Decorating Your House for Halloween: Halloween Décor Questions Answered

Written by: Ben Stone

Few festivities call for décor quite to the degree of Halloween, so why not go all out? The autumn season welcomes the beauty of the darkness – think dried leaves, dim lights, and spooky characters. There are plenty of approaches you can take when it comes to curating your very own haunted house aesthetic, so picking your vibe can be quite tricky (or a treat).

In this guide, Lights4fun will answer all things Halloween décor. We’ll provide insights on the latest Halloween decoration trends and talk you through how to make Halloween decorations for your home.

How Do You Decorate Your House for Halloween?

When it comes to Halloween décor, there are a few avenues you can go down. While Halloween has a playful side, it can easily be stylishly eerie too. So, are you looking to throw a gothic get-together, lit by outdoor candles and outdoor lanterns? Or are you getting the family together for apple-bobbing in the garden? Whatever the occasion, Lights4fun’s range of Halloween decorations has trending styles to complement everybody’s home or garden.

What are the Latest Halloween Decoration Trends?

There are plenty of Halloween aesthetics worth exploring ahead of decorating your home for the spooky season. From the purple-green hues associated with the holiday’s more playful side to the classic haunted house look, there are a range of trending Halloween styles for your home. 

  • A Halloween Harvest: Lean into the holiday’s autumnal palette and decorate your home with pumpkin-inspired décor, warm lighting, and seasonal wreaths and garlands. 

  • The Haunted House: Embrace the eerie appeal of dim indoor lighting and give your home that haunted feel. Fill your surfaces with LED battery candles and create an autumnal ambience that’ll send a shiver down your guest’s spines. 

  • Family-friendly Festivities: Granted, Halloween is all about the scares, but there’s no denying the fun and quirky side of the holiday. Embrace the sillier side of Halloween and complete your Halloween décor with wall lights with spider designs or even witchy garden lighting – guaranteed to draw in the trick-or-treaters.

How to Make Halloween Decorations

Thinking of getting creative? Let’s talk about how to make Halloween decorations to make your space all the more unique and personalised to your home’s personal aesthetic. 

How to Carve Pumpkins

  1. Carve out your pumpkin’s lid around the stem.
  2. Scoop out the pumpkin’s insides, removing all strings and seeds. 
  3. Scrape the walls which you’re planning to cut – this'll make carving much easier.
  4. Draw your design onto the pumpkin.
  5. Carve out your design and press out each of the pieces from the inside. 
  6. Place a TruGlow® candle inside your pumpkin to illuminate your design.

How to Make Mason Jar Lanterns

  1. Plan unique designs for your mason jars, like bat silhouettes, pumpkins, or witches' hats.
  2. Paint your mason jar with your design. 
  3. Fill your jar with battery candles or micro fairy lights.

When to Put Halloween Decorations Up

We like to think of Halloween as a festive season – just like Christmas. So, when you’re putting up your autumn decorations, consider getting your Halloween decorations involved, too. October is the spookiest month of the year, so why not make the most of your Halloween lights for the duration? Whether you’re lining your walkways with spooky lanterns and decorating your interior with candles, enjoy Halloween to the fullest. 

When to Put Halloween Decorations Away

The moment Halloween passes, we’re swiftly on to thinking about the next thing: the winter season. Think about taking down your Halloween decorations during the first week of November and start planning your Christmas displays. There are plenty of seasonal lighting options worth considering, from outdoor light-up reindeer to festive wreaths. 

Shop Halloween Decorations at Lights4fun

Now that you’ve got a better idea of how to make Halloween decorations and when to put your Halloween decorations up, it’s time to shop Lights4fun’s collection. Browse our collection of Halloween decorations online today and embrace the eerie aesthetics of the autumn season.