17 Spooky Halloween Decoration Ideas That Are So Chic It's Scary

Because getting in the spooky spirit doesn't mean you have to forfeit good taste.

Getting into the Halloween spirit doesn't have to mean giving up your sleek design cred—it's possible to get into the spooky vibe without forfeiting taste. No tacky plastic skeletons and inflatable spiders, here.

If your goal is a more refined Hallow's Eve aesthetic, then swap out the cliched carved pumpkins in favor of something a bit more thoughtful this year. From whimsical white wisteria to autumnal wreaths, here are 17 decor ideas to inspire your Halloween home aesthetic.

1. Downsize

Size extremes always look chic. Since lugging 300 pounds of pumpkin out when the season is over sounds like a Halloween nightmare, instead opt for oodles of tiny, hand-sized jack-o-lanterns.

2. Keep it simple and monochromatic

Just because it is autumn doesn't mean your house needs to be orange. Decorate with white pumpkins, gourds, and mums rather than the traditional pumpkin route.

3. Use geometry for unexpectedly
glamorous jack-o-lanterns

Instead of the standard face pattern, try simple geometric patterns with circles or squares for an unconventional Halloween twist.

4. Don't be afraid of the dark

When it comes to floral arrangements, that is. Inky tones mixed with pops of orange and while are simultaneously seasonal and luxurious.

5. Hang a rustic spooky wreath from your door

Use vines and chic black bats. As simple as that.

6. Pumpkin patch staircase

Line your grand entrance with pumpkins of all different shapes and sizes.

7. Greet guests with adorable mini-ghost lollipops

Cover lollipops with tissue paper for a ghost bouquet. And use a fresh pumpkin as the vase.

8. Paint your pumpkins

Paint—don't carve—your pumpkins for a chic and simple style.

9. Spiderwebs can look elegant

When draped over huge vintage candlesticks and accented with berry colored dahlias.

10. Decorate your backyard with twinkling
autumn lights

Light up your garden with strung up jack-o-lanterns and miniature candles.

11. Flying white pumpkin ghosts and bats

DIY adorable bats and ghosts out of petite pumpkins for your backyard.

12. Just the right amount of creepy cutouts for Halloween night

Create a frightening front yard using ghoulish cutouts for your windows. But be sure not to go overboard.

13. Autumnal taper holders made of
real pumpkins and gourds

Repurpose your gourds as candlestick holders.

14. Masquerade your pumpkin

This pumpkin looks like he is dressed up for a ball.

15. Sleek vampire-inspired hangings

Dainty hanging bats keep decorations sleek and simple.

16. Top your dinner table off with
fresh flower petals and leaves

Scatter colorful foliage on your tablescape for a comforting fall feel.

17. Make your front steps resemble an
October magazine cover

Make the most of fall's most loved colors for a front porch display that screams autumn (and Happy Halloween!).

Article by LOGAN SYKE. Article and images reposted from Townandcountrymag.com.