{"id":99901,"date":"2019-10-09T14:27:10","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T18:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=99901"},"modified":"2019-10-23T11:54:08","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T15:54:08","slug":"chic-halloween-decor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/chic-halloween-decor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Decorate for Halloween Without Being Kitschy with Interior Design Pro Jennifer Adams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Instead of the usual kitschy\nHalloween decorations you\u2019ve done over and over again, try something new and chic\nthis year. These classy yet playful DIY home d\u00e9cor ideas will inspire and\ncreate just the right Halloween ambiance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go With a Spooky Wreath<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The entryway or porch is where most\nof the action happens when trick-or-treaters and guests come knocking at your\nfront door. Adorn your door with a spooky wreath, like one made out of dried\ntwigs, vines or dark-colored flowers. Add black bats or spiders hanging from\ntheir webs to create an eerie vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decorate with Lights <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

String up seasonal lights around\nyour porch or front and backyard trees. You can also have carved, miniature\ngourds or pumpkins with tea lights inside lighting up your outdoor walkways and\nstairways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scary Black Cutouts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a creepy front yard, use\ncutouts or decals for your windows. For a stylish look, don\u2019t overdo them. Instead,\nkeep the look simple and minimal\u2014for instance, a couple of well-placed ravens,\nbats, or a ghastly ghoul or witch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a Gothic-Inspired Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hosting a Halloween dinner party?\nDecorate your dining table with a gothic flair. Create a color palette of deep\nreds, blacks and purples, as well as gold; use textiles like velvet and silk.\nYou can arrange your table with a gorgeous velvet table runner, vintage candlesticks,\nand a bouquet of dark red roses. For additional drama, play with black or red\nglassware and plates with accents of gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black and White Pumpkins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of the standard orange and\nblack, go with white and black. Rather than carving your pumpkins, you can\npaint them!  Create spooky faces or whimsical\npatterns in contrasting colors to make them really stand out.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monochromatic D\u00e9cor <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to go simple, then\ndecorate your home with only one color, like white, black or orange. You can\ncreate a fun yet classy monochromatic ensemble for your entryway or around a\nfireplace and mantel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haunting Floral Arrangements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Experiment with unconventional\narrangements by using feathers, dried and fresh plants and flowers, twigs and\nvines. Keep the color palette dark and rich with pops of bright color. Look for\nunique vases or containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dia de los Muertos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 For a twist, celebrate Halloween by using the Mexican Day of the Dead as your d\u00e9cor and party theme. Display vibrant and colorful sugar skulls, candles and folk art, like a paper cutout string banner called a papel picado<\/em>. Have skull masks for your guests to wear, or even better, turn it into a party activity by letting them decorate their own masks. And don\u2019t forget to serve up traditional Mexican foods and drinks! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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