20 Halloween Party Decorations Ideas: Indoors, DIY, & More

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Pumpkins are turning orange, leaves are turning red, and the days are getting colder and shorter, which means Autumn and Halloween season is here. While the candy, scary movies, and costumes are an important part of the Halloween festivities, it's the decor that really gets the heart pumping. However, the Halloween decoration for the party isn't limited to spooky skeletons, creepy insects, cheerful pumpkins, and friendly ghosts.

You can think of floral pumpkins displayed in the entryway, rocks disguised as harmless monsters, or a friendly ghost garland draped over the mantel as fun-friendly Halloween decor. If you want to make the decor more frightening, consider decorating with candlesticks dripping in fake blood, creepy-crawly lanterns decorated with paper spiders, or tombstone chair covers. We have included a range of Halloween decor ideas to spookify your interior for the party:

Best 5 Halloween Party Decoration Ideas

The hauntingly creative Halloween party decorations can make your front door, back porch, and even your walls look spooky. We have covered some interactive ideas, like candy-stuffed party poppers and some double-duty decor, like black lace candle holders, that can be a takeaway gift for guests.

Vintage Quilt Pumpkins

You can craft your own pumpkin patch with the help of old quilts and fabric scraps. Start with a piece of fabric and a ball. Cover the fabric around the batting and use hot glue to stick it together in the center.

You can also purchase faux stems or collect dried stems for a more realistic touch. These vintage quilt pumpkins can be placed on the long farmhouse table with piles of your creations and seasonal greenery.

Not-So-Warm Welcome Wreath

This Halloween, thrill your guests by greeting them with spooky DIY door decor. A spray-painted black grapevine wreath is a great way to give the entry space a Halloween look. You can use black wire to secure the cardboard crow and then hang it with a black and white ribbon.

halloween wreath for door

Halloween Mask Wreath

Your Halloween party is incomplete without a Halloween mask, and that's why we think the wreath is a perfect seasonal addition to the chilling decor. It's easy to make: All you need to do is source some colorful vintage paper masks online and attach them to an 18-inch craft ring with a dab of hot glue that layers and overlaps them as you go.

DIY Halloween Party Poppers

It's not a Halloween celebration without candy, so stuff your favorite candies with delicious Halloween treats to make treats for kids and guests. You can decorate the outside with googly eyes and tissue paper. The Halloween Party Poppers not only act as a table decor item but can also be a great Halloween gift idea for guests.

Halloween Entrance

You can't miss making your front door season-appropriate by framing it with dried corn husks and a beautiful garland of oak leaves. For example, you can paint ghostly bottle gourd scarecrows white with features added in black felt tip, spear them on sticks, and plant them in Styrofoam Blocks inside urns.

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5 Indoor Halloween Decoration Ideas

Indoor Halloween decorations don't have to be over-the-top witches and monsters, as is common with outdoor Halloween decor. Instead, you can always go with something minimalistic that can satisfy your holiday decor cravings. Here, we will reveal some of the best indoor Halloween party decoration ideas that will make your space look spooky.

Candy Airfact Display

Start by filling the large glass jars with candies and sweets and labeling each one with a convincing label. For example, you can write meringues as jellyfish skeletons. Arrange the jars in crates, wooden cubbies, or a cabinet to create a spoofy corner.

candy airfact display halloween decor

Spooky Bar Chart

A spooky bar chart is a fun indoor decoration idea that will improve the overall look of your home. For an impressive display, you can place black serving glasses, an ornate candle holder, and white pumpkins. The floral bar chart will surely get everyone into the Halloween spirit and look like a festive focal point of the party.

Haunted Halloween Houses

You can create small, edible haunted Halloween houses with the help of your favorite snack. You can also decorate them with fancy elements like piping and spiderwebs. These haunted houses not only look great for the spooky season but also taste delicious. You can place these haunted houses in different areas, such as your kitchen, food table, and other areas.

Colorful Skeletons

The colorful skeletons act like hilariously creepy visitors and can be great Halloween party decor both inside and out. You can add colorful craft items like ribbons and pom-poms to the skeleton figurines to make them stand out. In addition, you can place them anywhere you want so they can be seen and loved by everyone.

Plaster Hands

You can give your tablescape a haunted and ghostly touch by creating merry decorations out of hand molds. If you want to turn them into taper candleholders, hold a candle in your handle and keep it straight. Carefully remove the candle and then place the handle into the mold mixture.

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5 DIY Halloween Party Decoration Ideas

Buying Halloween party decor can be expensive at times. That's why many people often look for easy and fun Halloween crafts that double as DIY Halloween decor ideas. Whether you prefer a simple fall garland or a haunting display, here are easy DIY Halloween party decoration ideas.

Creepy Crawly Lanterns

You can turn old glass jars into eerie lanterns to decorate the home or outdoor space. Start by removing labels (if any) using warm, soapy water and printing out some spiders and bug art. You can cut out the pieces and attach them to the jar. Then, layer the entire jar with three-inch pieces of tissue paper until the surface is covered. You can add tea lights in the jar for a warm glow.

Toadstool Pumpkins

Start by gathering squash, pumpkins, and small gourds to create a playful pumpkin topiary. You can also create a large toadstool by using a pumpkin carving knife to carve a hole around the stem and hollow the flat pumpkin out. The hole should be small enough to fit at the top of the tall pumpkin. You can consider adding LED tea lights to light up the toadstool for added glow.

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Monster and Pumpkin Rocks

Quirky Halloween rocks are a perfect craft for kids and act as decor when displayed in a serving dish. You can encourage the kids to gather rocks from the backyard, wrap them with colorful yarn, and glue on funny faces.

Magic Potion Bottles

You can make your own potion bottles to turn your home into a cottage of the magical witch. Start by filling the glass bottle with fake bloody fingers, or use beef jerky and gummy candies to create the appearance of body parts. With the help of a funnel, add glitter and food coloring to the jars so the creepy parts float around.

Spider Web Pumpkin

If you want to put a spin on the traditional pumpkin carving, you can cut out an oval shape in the front of the flat pumpkin instead of carving its top. You can then scrape out the pulp and spray black paint for a goofy look. You can use an awl tool to punch holes at the edge of the opening and thread string through the small holes to create a web-like structure.

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5 Halloween Party Decoration Ideas for Adults 

Halloween is undoubtedly a perfect excuse to host an epic gathering with friends. No matter who you plan to invite to the party—a friend, neighbor, co-worker, you name it—these spooktacular Halloween party decoration ideas will brighten up the party space.

Skull Centerpiece

A skull centerpiece can be an attraction to your Halloween party. If you want to give an eerie feel to your table, consider placing a faux skull full of fresh blooms and greenery. You can also place a cup in the skull, add water, and then put your favorite blooms on display.

Vintage-Inspired Tablescape 

You can consider decorating your dining room with a retro, combined with a Halloween theme that is just as spooky as any other thing. For example, you can hang white, black, and orange fans from the chandelier. Black cheesecloth can be used as the runner, and vintage graphics can be placed on the candy treat bags.

vintage halloween party table decor ideas

Batty Porch Party

You can make unique and eye-catching Halloween party decorations by grouping and hanging paper lanterns and bats made from black vinyl shelf liners. You can paint some pumpkins, arrange faux spiders on throw pillows, and tie black curtains with orange flagging tape. A decked-out and Halloween-themed porch is perfect for adults to have their snacks and drinks to enjoy the evening!

Halloween Candy Celebration

Trick-or-treating isn't for kids. Instead, it's loved by many adults. You can create a DIY display so adults can fill goody bags with their favorite candies and take them home from the Halloween party.

Halloween Picnic Bash

A backyard party is a perfect Halloween party setting where adults can enjoy their time and even watch a Halloween movie. Dress the table with a Halloween decoration theme of plaid linens, webby black chargers, and black and white plates. For some additional Halloween party decor, pumpkin and spider decor, along with a witch's centerpiece, can elevate the look of your space.

halloween party decoration ideas for adults

Portable Power Stations for Halloween Party Decor

Imagine you have spent days (or weeks) designing the perfect haunted house for your Halloween party decorated with spider webs draped across doorways, pumpkins glowing with sinister flickers, and animated skeletons ready to jump-scare your guests. However, your animated decorations, like dancing skeletons or talking pumpkins, need constant power.

If you are hosting the Halloween party outside or in your home's backyard without access to outlets, you will need a portable power station. It's also helpful for times when a power surge causes your spooky light display and fog machine to shut down in the middle of the party. Jackery is a leading manufacturer of solar generators, power stations, and solar panels that ensure uninterrupted power supply to your electronics.

Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus

The Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus is a powerful yet portable charging solution that can keep your decor, like spooky lights, ghost lanterns hanging in the tree, or fog machine to create a spooky atmosphere, charged. It has double wheels, a foldable handle, and an ergonomic design to move the solar generator to different locations to charge appliances. It's also expandable by nature, which means you can extend the battery capacity from 2kWh to 24kWh with the help of additional Jackery Battery Pack 2000 Plus.

Appliances Running Time:

  • Fog Machine (500W) = 3.4H
  • String Lights (20W) = 86.8H
  • Animated Halloween Props (200W) = 8.6H
  • Refrigerator (500W) = 3.4H
  • Projector (100W) = 17.3H
jackery solar generator 2000 plus for halloween decoration for party

Conclusion

With the best Halloween decorations for party ideas, you can make your house ready for the festivities. However, make sure you are adjusting the scare factor based on the age group of the attendees. For example, if only adults are attending the Halloween party, scare it up.

But if kids (particularly small children) are attending, reduce the blood and gore to keep the decorations family-friendly. Jackery Solar Generators are efficient and portable Halloween party supplies that are ideal for keeping lights and essential appliances on during Halloween parties.

What is your favorite Halloween decor? Share in the comments below, and let us know how you plan to set the perfect spooky scene!

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