Easy Halloween Decorating Guide for Busy People

Dust off those stowed-away Halloween decor to create a spooky and chic last-minute decorating.

This easy Halloween decorating guide is for busy people—minimalist and well presented. 

Display spook-tacular Halloween wall art

Halloween can be fun in many ways. This season presents countless opportunities to be creative. You can instantly transform your space with chic and minimalist framed art featuring somber landscapes with a bit of spookiness.

If you’re leaning into tradition, opt for black-and-white themes with scary elements like bats, witches, and cobwebs.

This dramatic Tempestuous Seas wall art and Towering Solitude print that gives a sense of isolation.

Use varied-sized pumpkins as your centerpiece

Looking for centerpiece ideas? We suggest putting together an elegant table setting with Jack-o’-lanterns. While pumpkins are traditionally bright orange, you can opt for matte black and white pumpkins for a timeless and striking look.

Have some more pumpkins to spare? Arrange them by your fireplace or your doorstep to wow your guests the moment they step into your home. With Jack-o’-lanterns, you’re all set for a Halloween-themed dinner.

Hang witch hats from your ceiling

Another brilliant yet easy scary decor idea is to hang floating witch hats on your front porch ceiling.

These popular Halloween accessories can also be stylish add-ons to your living room decor. Light them up by simply attaching the witch hats to pendant lights or by mounting them on top of your lamps.

Add a touch of metallic

When in doubt, add black with metallic accents for a more polished look.

Black is a powerful color choice associated with mystery and elegance.

Arrange black taper candles in a row to keep your minimalist living room interior classy and sophisticated. Draping sheer and black fabric also evokes a refreshingly haunting opulent look. 

Shop our unyielding flames wall art and monochrome urban conversation framed print as majestic backdrops on your walls.

Bring out a skeleton decor to sit on your sofa

For a quick scare, put a life-size skeleton decor on your couch. This will surely frighten your guests and transform your house into a fright fest.

Skeletons can be used as playful decorations without overwhelming your space. For a more glamorous look, find throw pillows and tableware with skeleton prints.

Keep it minimalist with subtle colors of black and orange

If metallic hues are not your vibe, then you can still stick to the traditional colors of Halloween such as black and orange.

However, just use subtle hints of these colors like terracotta, rust, burnt orange, and bronze for a smoother and more seamless look. 

Keep your space minimalist by opting for muted and softer tones. Any cohesive color palette would work as long as you incorporate it with the focal point of your room.

Consider our Grit and Sky wall art and Urban Alley Perspective framed print to keep it classy.

Hang ghostly pictures in frames

Halloween decor doesn’t have to be always scary. It can even portray solitude, isolation, and melancholy.

Think foggy and stormy landscapes, moonlit night paintings, and shipwreck wall art.

An eerie subject in elegant framing can make a bold impression in your home. You can start by hanging ghostly pictures in the form of black and white prints.

Find inspiration from our featured artworks, including Echoes of Humanity wall art and the Shadow of a Warrior framed print.

Set up a skull on your dining table

Elevate the look of your dining table by setting up skulls as your centerpiece.

You can place small skulls on tall candlesticks or get a big one to put on top of a cake stand.

Then,  surround it with dried flowers and embellish your dining table with Halloween-themed placemats to match with the vibe.

Add a bit of whimsy or a floral touch

Flowers are versatile and can vary in size, color, and arrangement. Colorful blooms aren’t just limited to weddings and special occasions. Believe it or not, flowers can evoke an enchanting feel in every corner of your home.

Bring vibrancy to your space with our Floral Muse wall art. Surreal patterns like our Whimsical Village framed print also add a mystical feel to your Halloween decor.

Stack coffee table books with dark and mysterious themes

Coffee table books are considered decorating essentials. Not only are they great conversation starters but are also easy-to-arrange home decor pieces.

For this spooky season, find books with dark and mysterious themes like horror, gothic, and murder mystery. The perfect stack amount is two to three coffee table books. You can layer them with candles or plants for a cohesive look.

Light up your room with bright LED lights

LEDs can cast an eerie glow on your Halloween decor. You can do everything with them, hang them from your ceiling, light up your coffee table, or use them as battery-powered candles.

Place your LED lights around your ornaments such as skulls, skeletons, and pumpkins to highlight their function as your decorative centerpiece.

Create a Chic Haven Out of Your Cosy Nook With Hive Artes

Who says you can’t be stylish or festive during this spooky season?

These minimalist Halloween decor ideas will help you keep your space looking fancy in this spooky-themed holiday.

Browse our Seasonal Wall Art Collection → for more ideas on how to decorate your home. Happy decorating!