[Decor] Halloween Decorating Essentials

Ah, Halloween. It's that time of the year again. A time when we decorate our homes into a scary and fun place to welcome Trick-or-Treaters. There is something strangely fun about having creepy things set up in our homes and the autumn season provides a very nice backdrop because of its colors.

There are a ton of ways to spook up your home and a lot of the things we included here can be great DIY projects so you won't have to spend a fortune and a lot of time creating them. There are a lot of great ideas to spruce up your Halloween decorating and you can get all artsy and crafty just make sure that they're quick and easy because that's where the fun begins.

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And so, we give you a guide on Halloween Decorating Essentials for hardcore Halloween enthusiasts who think winning the year's Halloween costume party contest just isn't enough. Lol

1. Ghosts

Hang them out your lawn so that they glow and flow with the wind.

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2. Spiders

Dress up your entryways with these freaky-deakies to get the people's skin tingling.

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3. Mummy

A few yards of tea-soaked gauze with a couple black buttons later and you've got a Mummy.

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4. Frankenstein

Eat, drink and be scary!

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5. Witch

The Wicked Witch of the West! Complete with her green skin, black pointy hat and nails.

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6. Black Cat

Many believe that the furry, black cat is a bad omen but it makes for a good Halloween decoration.

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7. Dracula

And while you're at it, why not dress up as the blood-sucking Count while handing out treats?

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8. Scarecrow

When the night falls, this creepy character will turn your yard into a frightening landscape.

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9. Skeleton

Give your home-sweet-home a decidedly devilish air with scattered skulls or a human skeleton to greet the door.

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10. Bats and Jack-O-Lantern

Last but definitely not the least, complete the spooky scene with hanging bats and candle-lit Jack-O-Lanterns set-up on the porch.

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Decor Maven,
Paige xx