These DIY Halloween Decorations Will Make Your House Seriously Spooky

Skip the traditional orange decor in lieu of another hue (millennial pink, obvs) and the result is insanely chic. Round out the fireplace with a DIY pennant spelling out "Happy Halloween"—or another message from beyond the grave.

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Fill an apothecary jar with bright orange leaves—or if you're really feeling generous, Halloween candy!

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Start your party decorations at your entry way. Thanks to glue dots, eerie silhouettes can greet guests when they first walk in.

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Who says jack-o-lanterns are only for the porch?! Group plain and painted pumpkins in the fireplace for a festive living room display.

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Fall foliage looks much sleeker on your door than it does scattered across the lawn. This wreath's square base changes up an otherwise traditional fall decoration.

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There's a secret to this squash centerpiece: Hollow out the gourd, then hide a water-filled vase inside for long-lasting blooms. Stud mini pumpkins with brass tacks for an extra pop.

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Pave the way for trick-or-treaters with a set of planters modeled after the falling leaves. Follow the free template for idiot-proof carving.

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Vintage apothecary bottles serve double-duty as vases for dried blooms.

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Wrap up your own Halloween wreath with black yarn and add some creepy creatures for extra spook.

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This is the super easy way to keep your frenemies out of your house without looking like a witch with a B.

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Draw the eye up on your fireplace mantel by decorating with themed objects, like broomsticks and witches hats.

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Play a trick on your guest's eyes by dangling pumpkins from a barely-there thread.

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They're way less scary when you top them with a flower or plant.

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Frankly, spiders are only welcome around the house when they're in the form of an adorable, fuzzy garland.

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This purple and black vignette is just as spooky as orange and black, and way more unexpected.

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A black-and-white checkered tablecloth adds a country-chic look to an outdoor Halloween party.

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This is probably the chicest a ghost has ever looked. Bonus: They're super easy to make!

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A tablescape filled with colorful gourds and tall tapers looks even more vibrant when placed in front of an all-white background.

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Cover cans in a bit of black paint and poke holes to create a message fit for your Halloween-loving house guests.

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These big spheres take your porch to the next level for Halloween.

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Have some vintage records with orange labels? They're perfect for October 31st.

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To find a balance between glam and gore, contain faux spiders in a glass jar next to some glittery pumpkins.

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