Halloween Decorating Ideas:
Interior

by Giorgina Devereaux

How can anyone resist the urge to decorate? 

There is no shortage of decor to celebrate this festive occasion in style. 

The decorative process is fun and gives you a creative outlet. 

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The indoors can be dressed up by adding a mummy or reaper in the foyer, cobwebs, a rat pack, a skull, and blacks crows. 

You can hang multiple bats from the ceiling and ghosts throughout your home for that spooky feeling. 

A foggy cauldron and witch further add to the Halloween spirit.  Consider switching out your existing lamp light bulb for a black one for that added effect. 

Other accents of Halloween decorating ideas include black candles, a bag of bones, black buzzards, a black cat, Halloween lighting consisting of orange and black lights, a CD containing scary noises, and a decorative Halloween candy dish. 

Below are some ideas to help you decide which items will make your home look quite spooktacular this Halloween.
 

Bats

Hanging

Feathered Bats:  You can find hanging bats that are crafted with real feathers, fabric, and plastic.  This is a unique item because the feathers give it a realistic look.  These bats are available in a set of three.  Two bats are 6 inches in size, while the other bat is 10 inches. 

Hanging Halloween Bat with Blinking Eyes:  This giant Halloween bat appears frighteningly real with its cloth wings, fur covered body, and latex head and feet.  Its 7 ½' wing span and L.E.D. blinking eyes give the impression that it is ready to take flight while adding a spine chilling effect. 

Lighting

Halloween Paper Lantern String Lights:  A colorful way to invite the Halloween spirit into your home is to hang lovely paper lantern string lights. 

There are ten lanterns per string.  The string is 9’ 4” L and the lantern is 5”H x 5” diameter.

Black Cat(s)

Decorative Black Cats

Large Menacing Black Cat:  One of the perfect Halloween decorating ideas is a black cat.  This black cat has a hunched back, curled tail, and an intimidating hissing face.  It measures 12 inches long and 9 inches wide. 
 

Life Size Halloween Black Cat:  This lifelike latex cat is the “purrfect” decor for a foyer or near the staircase. 

It is fully life-size and made of thick, high-quality latex rubber filled with foam for an incredibly realistic look. 

The cat stands 12” tall, with intense green eyes, bristling whiskers, long, sharp claws, and slightly pulled-back ears.

Tall Black Cats:  People will think twice before crossing paths with these black cats. 

These felines stand tall at 19 inches and will add spookiness to your home.  Each cat has an exaggerated pose and feature yellow eyes, bared teeth, whiskers, and faux fur. 

Silhouettes/Window Panels

Black Cat Silhouette Window Panel:  This window panel will add a spooky touch during the Halloween season.  It features a black cat with a hunched back in a yellow background.
 

Jason Window Silhouette:  A spooky way to freak out guests with Halloween decorating ideas is with a frightening, five-foot tall, Friday the 13^th window silhouette. 

It consists of two designs with one design featuring a cracked glass effect and the other a silhouette of the infamous Jason Voorhees. 

For an eerie effect, shine a strobe light from behind.

Translucent Cat Eye Window Panels:  Another fantastic window panel sure to keep a spooky eye on outsiders features a black cat with blazing yellow eyes. 

The panels are easy to install.  All you have to do is trim them to fit your window and then attach it with removable adhesive.

The beauty about these window panels is that the room light illuminates them at night while the sunlight makes them appear eerie during the daytime.  An added bonus is that you can reuse these panels.
 

Crows/Ravens

Decorative

Halloween Crows:  These crows are crafted with real feathers and appear very real. 

Display them among other Halloween decor for that extra spooky feeling. 

Lighting

Candle Holders:  A dose of scariness is added with this set of three Raven candle holders.  It’s a realistic centerpiece made from a mixture of crushed stone and resin that has intricately detailed ravens perched atop of architectural orbs.  Two ravens appear to be vigilant while the other is ready to take flight with its wings expanded.  Make this Halloween extra special with this eerie lighting.

Demons/Gargoyles

Decorative

Gargoyle Wall Sconce:  Add spookiness to your foyer by dressing it up with a ghastly sconce that consists of a richly detailed gargoyle that features bat-like wings. 

This intricately sculpted sconce is made from resin and is hand-painted to resemble aged stone.  

It is sure to add drama because of its menacing appearance.    

Hanging

Demon Skeleton:  This freaky prop is perfect for a good scare.  It is 10-feet tall and the eyes light up evoking a sense of fear into anyone that stands in its way. 
 

Ghost Skeleton:  The realistic detail that this ghost skeleton possesses is amazing. 

It is hand painted, polyresin, with fabric and foam. 

It includes hanging hooks and makes a spectacular prop.  The dimensions are 20”H x 14”W x 20”L.
 

Lighting
 

Gargoyle Sconce:  The perfect macabre touch for your Halloween decorating ideas is a gargoyle sconce.  It is made from a combination of polyresin and stone powder for that authentic hand carved stone look. 

Prop a pillar candle on top and watch as the light reflects shadows of this scary gargoyle.    
 

Silhouettes/Window Panels
 

Demon Window Panel:  This demon panel features a green demon with a frightening stare.  You will feel as though you are being watched and unable to escape his wrath. 

The panel is easy to install.  All you have to do is trim it to fit your window and then attach it with removable adhesive.

The beauty about this window panel is that the room light illuminates it at night while the sunlight makes the panel appear eerie during the daytime. 

An added bonus is that you can reuse this panel.

Ghosts

Flashing Eye Standing Ghost:  An incredibly lifelike ghost with flashing eyes is sure to send chills up your spine.  It features a detailed skull, skeleton hands, and a nylon cloak.  Become mesmerized as you watch the flashing eyes alternate colors from red to blue to green. 

Ghost Bride:  This creepy and lifelike ghost bride is attired in a bridal gown, veil, and comes complete with a chain.  She measure 20”H x 14”W x 20”L, and her somber expression will scare you to the bone. 
 

Grim Reaper

Animated

Glowing Cloaked Reaper:  This cloaked reaper exhibits a strange glow that takes on the form of multiple colors, which gives it an especially haunting look.  It features gnarled hands that peer out from beneath the black cloak.

Life-Sized

Cloaked Grim Reaper:  Make this Halloween especially chilling by displaying this frightening cloaked grim reaper.  Its authentic fabric cloak masks an eerie skeleton that is sure to greet fellow trick-or-treaters in style. 

Clock

Grim Reaper Tabletop Clock:  A spooky way to tell time is by displaying this grim reaper tabletop clock made of polyresin.  It is 16” tall and has realistic painted accents. 

Haunted House

Clock

Haunted House Clock:  The perfect finishing touch for a spooky Halloween is this clock.  It makes for a creepy timepiece since the skull pendulum is revealed through a bat shaped window located below the clock face. 

Adding to the eeriness are the skull accents on the face of the clock, decorative bats on the clock cabinet, and a spider web design on the front of the base.

Jack-O-Lantern

Decorative

Jack-O-Lantern:  Adorn your home with a lovely Jack-O-Lantern that is hand carved from paraffin wax.  It includes battery operated tea candle lights.

Lighted Jack-O-Lantern Tree:  This adorable lighted Jack-O-Lantern tree makes the perfect Halloween decorating idea. 

It is 8”H with orange pumpkins that hang from the tree.    

Mummies

Decorative

Mummy Hands:  A fabulous way to grab a person’s attention is by displaying these fearfully realistic pair of mummy hands.  These hands feature long, cracking nails, bony fingers, and a wrap consisting of tattered gauze.  It is made from all weather polyresin and stone powder. 

Flashing Eye

Mummy:  A thrilling sensation will be felt upon seeing this freakish flashing eye mummy.  Watch this mummy come to life as you bear witness to its flashing eyes and audible sound effects.  The skeleton is made from resin and it is wrapped from top to bottom in gauze.
 

Life-Sized

Mummy Prop:  This mummy wrapped in gauze features an exposed skull and rib cage.  It is constructed of foam and measures approximately 35”H x 9”W x 7”D.  The base measure 5”x 5”.

Wrapped Mummy Statue:  You will feel an immediate tingle up your back upon seeing this realistic looking life-sized mummy.  It is made from sturdy foam, metal, and wood materials, and tightly wrapped from head to toe in real fabric.  You can display it alone or make it the perfect complement to a coffin for that extra haunting effect.

Silhouettes/Window Panels

Mummy Window Panel:  This panel depicts an awfully scary looking mummy that appears to be trapped inside while anxiously peering outside.  Its menacing look is enough to make you want to run for your life. 
 

It comes in two panels and is easy to install.  All you have to do is trim them to fit your window and then attach it with removable adhesive.

At night, the light from the room illuminates the panels while the sunlight makes them appear eerie during the daytime.  An added bonus is that these panels are reusable. 

Owls

Decorative

Owls:  You can expect everyone to do a double take this Halloween when you display these owls throughout your home. 

They are crafted with real feathers and are available with a detachable stand. 

Their piercing and realistic eyes have authentic details. 

They make a great Halloween decor accent perched atop a ledge or faux tree.

Pirates

Life-Sized

Pirate Skeleton:  Ahoy mates! 

Anyone who crosses this pirate skeleton’s path is sure to be frightened. 

The pirate skeleton comes fully clothed in bloody red attire, along with a pirate hat.  It measure 56”L.

Decorative

Hooks/Balls/Chains:  A great way to accessorize your Halloween decorating ideas is by draping a rusty hook, balls, and chains over a decorative display.  They are light in weight due to being molded from sturdy Styrofoam.  The rust-toned silvery finish gives it a tarnished look.

Silhouettes/Window Panels

Peppy the Pirate Single Window Poster:  This friendly looking pirate makes a ghoulish statement as it peeks out the window to see who is outside. 

The window poster is easy to install.  The room light illuminates the poster at night while the sunlight makes it appear eerie during the daytime.  An added bonus is that you can reuse this window poster.

Pumpkins:

Decorative

Ceramic Pumpkins:  A beautiful way to enhance your Halloween decor is by displaying these handmade glazed ceramic pumpkins that feature tin leaves and curling wire vines.

Light-Up Halloween Pumpkin:  Celebrate Halloween in style with this lovely pumpkin made from resin that glows with eerily changing colors. 

The pumpkin features a witch riding a broomstick, along with the moon and stars.

Pumpkins:  Make it easier on yourself this Halloween season by doing without carving a messy pumpkin.  Instead display these incredibly realistic looking pumpkins. 

They are made from lightweight polyurethane foam, hand cast from actual pumpkins, and hand painted to give them the appearance of having been freshly picked from a pumpkin patch. 

Since they are made from foam, you can easily and safely carve them and display them year after year.  The pumpkins come with a pre-cut opening at the bottom.  You simply follow the carving kit instructions and choose a template, with the end result being a pumpkin that features designs, such as a smiling pumpkin face, a witch on a broomstick, the phrase, “Happy Halloween”, stars, or circles. 

This is a creative way to put your own touches on what is one of the most celebrated events every year.

Set of Three White Pumpkins:  Displaying an assorted set of white pumpkins is a fabulous way to welcome Halloween.  They are crafted of high fired ceramic and have rust finished metal leaves and curly vine details.

Rats/Mice

Decorative

Rats:  This creepy rat is frighteningly realistic, with its lifelike fur. 

Display several of them in a pack for that scary effect.  It makes a great accent on tabletops and floors. 
 

Scarecrow

Life-Sized

Scarecrow:  A scarecrow is reminiscent of autumn and makes a fabulous addition to your Halloween decorating ideas.  It is generously stuffed with straw and appropriately attired with ragged black pants, a gray shirt, and a hat.  You can position it in your desired pose since it has bendable limbs.  It also comes with a metal stand for easy placement.
 

Skeletons/Skulls

Animated

Reaper of the Souls:  He's tall, evil, and harvests horror and lives on to tell tales from the dark side. 

This reaper stands over six feet tall and rips open his tattered gray hooded robe to reveal the faces and illuminated red eyes of lost souls while chanting three scary phrases.  His mouth moves when he utters his incantations while his red eyes light up. 

Red Eyed Skull:  This ghastly red eyed skull is a Halloween must have.  The large skull makes an impressive haunted house prop because a quick flip of a switch activates the glowing, blinking eyes.  You can display it on a table or place it on a window ledge. 

Hanging

Skeleton Reaper:  This frightening reaper is a cross between a ghost and a skeleton in one.  It has a terrifyingly realistic skull with skeleton hands that is covered in tattered gauze. 

It comes with a sturdy hanging string that makes it easy to display it wherever you want to conjure up some fun.

Life-Sized: 

Skeleton:  Make no bones about it, this skeleton is crafted from durable plastic, but has realistic details.  It has hinged construction at all joints, which makes it easy to pose it as desired.  You can hang it from a ceiling or position it in a chair as a way to welcome Halloween visitors.

Lighting: 

Skull Lights:  A combination of lights with an eerie sound, and this makes for a ghoulish Halloween.  It comes with ten miniature battery operated skull lights that blink, along with the emission of spooky sounds.

Silhouettes/Window Panels

Skull Window Panel:   A skull window panel will definitely add a spooky touch to your Halloween decor.  The panel features a skull with bulging eyeballs and a black background.  It will definitely give you the heebie-jeebies. 
 

The panel is easy to install.  All you have to do is trim it to fit your window and then attach it with removable adhesive.
 

Spiders/Spider Webs

Decorative: 

Black Fuzzy Spider:  A large 13” diameter fuzzy black spider is the perfect complement to any Halloween decor. 

This unsuspecting hanging spider will provide quite a scare to guests and family.

Black Web with Spooky Spiders:  This 12-foot web will spin a shadow of creepiness over your Halloween decorating ideas. 

The dark 12-foot spider web is woven from black gauze while two 19-inch spiders terrify you with their menacing red jeweled eyes. 

Spider Web and Two Spiders:  Add a splash of spookiness to your decor with this 10-foot spider web and spiders.  The spider web and spiders appear frightening real and you will have a difficult time distinguishing it from the real thing. The giant 10-foot spider web is made from durable sisal.  

The spiders feature red eyes, faux fur, and appear ready to attack their prey.

Flashing Eye

Flashing Eye Spider:  This flashing eye spider will be your worst nightmare!  At 6-feet, its flashing red eyes will put you in a trance.  It is carefully made from weather resistant nylon and foam and operates on three AAA batteries.

Life-Sized

Hanging Cocoon Man and Spider Larva Balls:  Get completely wrapped up in the Halloween season with this life-sized character.  It features a hanging cocoon man amidst a cluster of frightening spiders clinging to their prey.  It’s sure to send chills up your spine.

Silhouettes/Window Panels

Crawling Spiders Window Silhouette:  This creepy crawlers silhouette provides a larger than life Halloween fright. 

Each silhouette features one spider, but if you have two windows next to one another, you can place them side by side to give the effect that both are crawling upwards. 

The panels are easy to install.  All you have to do is trim them to fit your window and then attach it with removable adhesive.

The beauty about these window panels is that the room light illuminates them at night while the sunlight makes them appear eerie during the daytime.  An added bonus is that the panels are reusable.

Vampires

Glowing Eyes

The Count with Glowing Red Eyes:  This Count is sure to be among the most interesting Halloween decor around as it grimly greets guests with his pale skin, mesmerizing glowing red eyes, and a fangy scowl.  He is fashionably dressed in a 3-button coat, bejeweled white shirt, and a red cape.  This item is constructed from poly-foam and requires 2 D batteries.

Life-Sized

Severed Vampire Bride Head:  Hold on tight because this vampire bride head brings a whole new meaning to “Till death do us part!” 

This severed head is attired in her wedding veil and features a bloodied neck.  Her pallid skin, visible bloody fangs, and eyes rolled back to her head add an incredible dose of fright. 

This prop has a very realistic, gory look.  It comes with a heavy twine hanger for easy display.

Vampire Host:  What a frightful delight to be greeted by this vampire host.  He comes dressed in impeccable attire, which consists of a satin cape, crimson bow tie, and bloodshot eyes.  This item also features a usable tray that’s ideal for holding cocktails.  He makes a unique Halloween decorating idea.

Vultures

Decorative:  These authentic looking vultures are crafted using real feathers and appear ready to swoop down and devour carrion.  You can blend these decorative vultures among crows to help create a spookier atmosphere. 

Witches

Animated
 

Animated Halloween Witch:  This life-sized animated Halloween witch is ready to stir up trouble with this foggy cauldron that is about to boil over. 

As she is approached, her eyes light up and she begins stirring the cauldron with a stick.  In doing so, a strange haze of bubbling fog rises from the cauldron, which casts a dose of spookiness. 

She utters incantations and her mouth moves to bubbling sounds and cackling laughter. 

With a green complexion and garbed in a witch’s dress accented with a spider brooch and feather trimmed witch’s hat, this witch is ready to haunt your house. 

Talking Crystal Ball Witch:  Just a light touch of the crystal ball or activated by sound and this witch comes alive.  She recites frightful passages from her book of spells and you will be awed by her natural tone of voice, head movements, and glowing white eyes.  The crystal ball has multicolor LEDs inside, which lend a touch of eeriness.

Decorative
 

Tabitha Witch Figure:  A colorful witch to adorn your home has arrived!  She is very detailed, with an expressive, hand painted face, along with orange and black curly locks of hair. 

Tabitha features a spider at the tip of her hat, a black bat pendant, a flowing cape, rich fabrics, and a bristle broom.

Witch Arm Candle Holder:  This is a great way to add fun to your Halloween decor.  The witch arm candle holder is crafted of resin and metal and is detailed with vibrant colors.  Use a black candle for a bewitching night. 

Witch Arms & Witch Legs:  These witch limbs can be positioned in places, such as, under the table, behind the drapes, or hanging out of a drawer to give the impression that they appeared out of nowhere.  It’s a delightful way to add some spook into your Halloween. 

Witch's Broomstick:   This broom looks capable of flight.  The broom features real bamboo and natural twig bristles.  It can be placed in a room next to a life-sized witch to create an eerie Halloween ambience. 

Lighting

Witch Leg Lamp:  Light up your home this Halloween season with this wicked witch leg lamp that features a skull finial, a web stocking over yellow tights, and an upturned buckle shoe. The durable resin construction has mini lights that generate a luminous glow when turned on. 

Miscellaneous Interior Halloween Accessories

Coffins

Wooden Coffin:  A fabulous way to thrill trick-or-treaters is by placing this frightening wooden coffin in your foyer or entryway and sprinkling it with a few cobwebs and a couple of spiders. 
 

The coffin is crafted from solid wood with a hand applied black paint finish.  It has a marble toned resin cross on the lid of the coffin, which adds a dramatic effect.
 

Foggers

Cauldron Fogger:  This fantastic foggy cauldron requires no chemicals.  Instead, it uses tap water, plugs into a standard outlet, and then produces a continuous wave of mysterious fog that ascends from the cauldron. 

It includes glowing lights that change from purple to blue to red to orange. 

The item is made from durable polypropylene and resembles sculpted iron.  It is aged with a black finish.

Commercial Fogger:  This fogger is ideal for all room sizes and creates an eerie tone at the touch of a button.  All you have to do is add ice, along with fog liquid, and then plug it in.  The great thing about this fogger is that you can operate it via remote control from up to 50-feet away.
 

Super Fogger Machine:   A mysterious and creative way to add fun to your Halloween party is through the use of a fogger machine.  This machine is 400 watts with an output of 1800 cubic feet per minute.  The machine is equipped with a remote.
 

Life Sized

Butler:  This animated and life-sized 6 foot tall Edwardian butler is ready to serve you.  A discreet motion sensor enables him to startle your guests with his dark moving eyes, along with spooky sounds. 

The butler is dressed in full coattails with a button vest, ruffled shirt, top hat, boots, and a serving tray. 

Mirror:  This Victorian inspired mirror will add a splash of spookiness to your decor.  The mirror consists of rich details that are certain to conjure up frightful images. 

It is crafted of engineered wood and finished in a deep black color. 

Also, there is a keyhole hanger in the back for ease of hanging.

Miscellaneous Halloween Lighting

Eyeball Lights with Blue Corneas:  You will feel as though you are being constantly watched with these eyeball lights that feature blue corneas.  The eyeballs are oversized and bloodshot, which will standout among your Halloween decor. 

Flickering LED Halloween Candle:   This flickering Halloween candle will provide the perfect atmosphere without worrying about a flame.  It features a flickering LED that appears realistic while the polyresin creates that wax dripping effect. 

Halloween Party Lantern:   A wonderful way to add mystique to your room this Halloween is by hanging these lovely paper accordion shade type lanterns.  They feature a scary cat silhouette on one side and a witch on the other.  It lights up with a C-7 bulb.

Miscellaneous Halloween Decor - Portraits

Possessed Transforming Portraits:  Beware!  These masterpieces change from what appear to be normal people into hideous and creepy monsters before your very own eyes. 

The portraits do not require batteries, electricity or special wiring.  All you have to do is hang them and brace yourself for a hair raising experience.

 

The portraits come in the following sizes:

• 11” x 14”

• 16” x 20”

• 17” x 20.5”

• 18” x 21.5”

The following frightful portraits are available:

• Admiral Howl

• American Rottage

• Aunt Astrid

• Bernard

• Bloody Mary

• Captain Redgrieve 

• Clarice

• Da Vinci’s Demon - The Famous Mona Lisa 

• Dorian Gray

• Dr. Satorus

• Esmeralda

• Elsa

• Grandpa Esbat

• Granny Boyle

• Granny Gertrude

• Isabella

• James

• Lady Spoilt

• Lord Bloodmore

• Lord Mortem

• Master Damien

• Master Draven

• Mistress Claudia

• Mr. & Mrs. Gruel

• Mr. & Mrs. Gross

• Mr. & Mrs. Oldclot

• Napoleon’s Last Ride

• Seymour

• Spoiled Rotten

• The Baron

• The Brothers Smite

• The Order of Cerebus

• Till Death Do Us Part

• Uncle Jasper

• Uncle Percy

• Widow Gore

• Witchy Woman

Make this an unforgettable ghoulish and memorable experience for your family and friends.  Happy Halloween!