You might think that decorating your home with festive Halloween decor must come at the expense of your well-curated design aesthetic. However, we’re happy to report that there are plenty of ways to get your home in the Halloween spirit while still maintaining a chic and elegant look. Below, we’ll provide a few Halloween decorating tips to give your home a seasonal yet classy feel.
Keep it Simple
Your Halloween decor doesn’t have to be over the top in order to be effective. Unless that’s the look you’re going for, it could end up looking unintentionally gaudy or even tacky.
Start with a few simple items that you truly love rather than purchasing a cart full of Halloween decorations just for the sake of it. You can accumulate more decor over the years as you find items you like, helping you avoid purchasing low-quality items you’ll quickly regret.
Choose a Color Scheme
Another great way to keep your Halloween decor looking classy and sophisticated is to choose one color palette for all seasonal decor throughout your home.
Whether you want to stick to the classic black and orange color scheme, expand to more autumnal shades like browns, reds, and auburn, or choose something more unique like pastels, sticking with one color palette will give your home a cohesive and thoughtful look.
An ultra-chic option is to go for all-black decor, though you can certainly play with color if it better matches your home’s design aesthetic.
Opt for Silhouette Motifs
Between cauldrons, spiders, crows, bats, and witch hats, there are plenty of design-friendly Halloween motifs you can decorate your home with this fall.
Decor pieces with silhouette motifs offer an uncomplicated way to spruce up your home for the festive holiday season without making your space feel too busy or deviating too far from your personal style.
Swap out Non-Seasonal Decor
If you’re worried about your home looking too cluttered after decorating for Halloween, consider swapping out some of the regular decor items you have year-round.
For instance, maybe you want to add some Halloween-themed throw pillows to your sofa for the month of October. In this case, you might want to stash away the throw pillows currently on display until the season ends. Or, if you want to style your bookshelves with some seasonal knick knacks or small pumpkins, remove some of the existing decor on the shelves to maintain your clean, chic aesthetic.
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Written by Bailey Schramm
