30 of the best Halloween decorations for 2024
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30 of the best Halloween decorations for 2024

Get ready for spooky season with our scarily good ideas for Halloween decor 2024.

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Published: October 4, 2024 at 8:00 am

30 of the best Halloween decorations for 2024

If you’re on the lookout for the best Halloween decorations this year, then you’ve come to the right place! 

We’re big fans of Halloween here at Gathered, and we’ve got a huge collection of inspiring projects and buyers guides to get your own haunted house looking both terrifying and terrific.

Halloween only seems to get even more popular every year, so we’re taking a look at some of our favourite finds for your Halloween decor 2024 purchases.

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The best Halloween decor 2024 

1. 3D wall bats halloween decorations

3D bats Halloween decor 2024

Bats are synonymous with Halloween and all things spooky, especially when there’s a whole colony of bats darting about overhead. 

That’s why we particularly like these simple but effective 3D bat Halloween decorations. They come in packs of 20, 35 and 50, so you can decorate your home with a whole cloud (or cauldron) of bats.

They come with adhesive foam pads to help stick them in place, but if you’re concerned about damaging your wallpaper you can always use Blu Tack. If you’re feeling crafty, you could always make your own using our origami bat tutorial.


2. Halloween lantern decoration

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halloween-lantern

Low lighting and flickering candlelight is the key to good Halloween decor, and this traditional style lantern is perfect for setting an eerie atmosphere.

Casting a witch silhouette from its windows by its battery powered flickering candle, it can be used both indoors and out so is perfect for displaying by your front door to welcome your Halloween party guests.

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3. Halloween caution tape

Halloween caution tape

This three pack of Halloween caution tape is perfect for creating an ominous atmosphere outside your very own haunted house. 

Each tape measures four metres long, and is great for stringing along fences or taping across doorways.


4. Pumpkin paper lantern string lights

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pumpkin lanterns halloween decoration

There’s loads of different Halloween themed decorative lights available online, but we think these paper-lantern style pumpkin string lights are the perfect combination of creepy and cute.

Measuring 1.5m long, these string lights feature ten pumpkin lanterns and are also battery powered, meaning you can hang them anywhere – even outside if we have a mild October!

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5. Ghost window stickers

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Using window stickers is one of the best Halloween decorations if you need to apply and remove your Halloween decor quickly. 

There’s plenty of different spooky stickers available online, but we’re particularly taken by these cute little ghosts. The dead have never looked so adorable!


Halloween window art

Weird windows

For even more ways to scare your neighbours, check out our DIY Halloween window ideas.


6. Glow in the dark cobweb

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You’ll find lots of cobweb material available online and in-store, but we think this giant glow in the dark cobweb is a must for your Halloween decor 2024. 

Measuring 170 x 170cm, it’s large enough to hang across windows or doors, or you could  position it in the upper corner of a room like a real cobweb.

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7. Bag of skulls

bag of skulls

The very concept of a bag of skulls is pretty darn disturbing, so of course they’re perfect for your Halloween decor. 

Place these 12 plastic skulls around your home, hiding them in places that will give your guests a fright when they spot them.


8. Cauldron fog machine

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Eye of newt and wing of bat… yuck, we’ll have none of that! 

You can still enjoy the eerie atmosphere of a bubbling cauldron without the need for pungent potions or scary spells. This mini cauldron fog machine with colour changing lights makes a great table centrepiece for your frightful feasts!

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9. Ghost candles

Ghost candle halloween decorations

If you’re looking for the best Halloween decorations to enjoy throughout October (and maybe even a bit of November), you can’t go wrong with these fabulous ghost candles.

Want to make them feel extra autumnal? Opt for the scented candle option, including salted caramel, gingerbread and pumpkin spice scents.


10. Hanging paper skeletons

paper skeleton Halloween decorations

Say hello to Sid and Sue – the sweetest skeletons you ever will meet. These fun paper decorations feature concertina arms and legs, helping them to measure 1m tall when hung up.

We love the cartoon style of these skeleton decorations, and how adorable is Sid’s top hat?


11. LED Spider web string lights

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LED spider web best halloween decorations

Spider webs are the key to creepy Halloween decor, and there are loads of different options available online, from web-like material to spiderweb decals. However, our favourite pick for this year is definitely these purple LED spider web string lights!

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, and with energy-efficient LEDs, a timer feature and eight lighting functions, it’s an affordable but stand-out piece for your Halloween decor.

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12. Personalised Halloween sign

Personalised Halloween decoration

For those of you that are planning on hosting a big Halloween party, then here’s the perfect Halloween decoration to welcome your guests.

These hanging Halloween door plaques are personalised with your family name, giving your guests a bespoke Halloween hello!


13. Halloween wreath

Halloween wreath

Hanging up a wreath isn’t just for Christmas! Give your front door a touch of the heebie-jeebies with this fabulous Halloween wreath. 

Black leaves, burgundy berries and stripy mini pumpkins give it a goth styling that will make visitors think twice before knocking on your door unannounced. 

If you fancy crafting your own Halloween decor for 2024, then use our DIY Halloween wreath tutorial. It’s a beauty!  


Wicked wreaths

Make your own doorway decorations with our DIY Hallween wreath ideas.


14. Glass skull ornament

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If you love handmade crafts by indie makers, here’s a Halloween ornament that perfectly combines spooky Halloween vibes with a super-cute style. 

This hanging glass skull decoration puts a modern twist on traditional stained glass and would make a great alternative Christmas decoration too!

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15. Ghost projector

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Give your neighbours a fright with this fab ghost projector! 

Perfect for projecting onto the outside of your house, you can adjust the size of the ghosts by adjusting the distance of the projector. Switch your projector on and watch multiple ghosts dance across your walls.

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16. Light up glass pumpkin

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If you’re looking for a Halloween decoration with extra razzle-dazzle, look no further than this stunning light up glass pumpkin. 

The glass has a wonderful glittery gold effect which is complimented further by the 15 internal LEDS that give it a warm and glamorous glow.


17. Black balloons

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black balloons

When it comes to throwing a Halloween party, there’s no better way to celebrate than with some suitable goth-style balloons.

This pack of 10 black latex balloons are also biodegradable, because after all, there’s nothing more frightening than a dead planet!

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18. Ghost door mat

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ghost welcome mat

Welcome trick or treaters with this adorable coir ghost doormat. It’ll raise a smile with even the most ghoulish of guests.

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19. Glow in the dark eyeballs

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These glow in the dark eyeballs are great for a bit of fun Halloween decor, and you can put them to all sorts of uses. 

They come as a pack of six so you can have fun putting them in unexpected places. Try hiding them in your candy bowl ready to pop out and surprise trick or treaters!

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20. Cute ghost suncatcher

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Here’s a Halloween decoration many of you would happily display in your home all year round.

This acrylic suncatcher has a playful and colourful stained glass style, and the design is ever so cute! It shows a sweet little ghostie watering their plants. Halloween meets horticulture, what could be better?


21. Skull candy bowl

skull bowl halloween decorations

When those trick or treaters come calling, you’d better have something sweet in store! Make sure your candy is suitably creepy with the help of this superb skull candy bowl. 

It’ll make those naughty kids think twice about taking more than their fair share of sweets.


22. Floating LED Candles

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Light up your haunted house Hogwarts-style with these fabulous floating Halloween candles. 

With the help of some simple clear twine you can make these LED candles appear like they’re floating in the air – just don’t try it with real candles!

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23. Spiderweb tablecloth

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spiderweb-tablecloth

Transform your dining table from functional to frightening with this awesome spiderweb tablecloth. 

It comes in a convenient size of ​​160 x 120cm which should suit most tables. Once you’re done with Halloween it can be washed and safely stored away for next year!

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24. Gothic flower garland

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Sometimes it’s the little finishing touches which complete your decorations and bring your Halloween party theme together. 

This gothic flower garland may look simple, but it’s an easy way to add that extra eerie feel when laid across a mantelpiece or strung around a doorframe.

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25. Mosaic disco pumpkins

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mosaic glitter pumpkins

What do you do if you want a bit of bling with your Halloween decorations? Then you get these fun and fabulous mosaic disco pumpkins. 

Available in silver, gold or rose gold, they’ll add a bit of sparkle to even the scariest of spaces.

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26. Rusty pumpkin decoration

rusty pumpkin best halloween decorations

These awesome rusty pumpkins are a fabulous outdoor Halloween decoration that can be used year after year (unlike real pumpkins).

Made from 2mm mild steel, each of the four pumpkin designs are available in a medium or large size. We love the rusty patina, and they look fantastic at night with a light positioned behind them!


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Ghoulish gardens

Make your outside space truly terrifying with these outdoor Halloween decorations.


27. Light up hanging spider decoration

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light up spider decoration

If you want to really go all out with your Halloween decorations and give your neighbours the creeps at the same time, you can’t go wrong with this hanging spider decoration. 

Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, this hanging metal frame is easy to display and measures 76cm tall by 70cm wide – that’ll certainly give passers-by a fright!

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28. Reversible trick or treat sign

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Welcome trick or treaters this Halloween, or politely turn them away once you’re all out of treats with this fun reversible pumpkin sign.


29. Halloween tealight holder

pumpkin tealight holder

There’s something scary about shadows – that fear is actually hard-wired into your brain! But you can make your shadows even scarier with the help of these Halloween tealight holders.

An incredibly simple idea available in six different pumpkin designs, the flickering light from a tealight projects a petrifying pumpkin shadow onto your wall. 


30. Trick or treat neon sign

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When it comes to the ultimate ornament for a hardcore Halloween fan, nothing beats this amazing trick or treat neon wall light. 

Made using neon flex and filled with 190 bright orange LEDs, it’s a safe and energy efficient alternative to traditional (and expensive) neon signs. 

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Vintage halloween decorations - black cat

Jeepers creepers

If you’re a fan of good old fashioned horror, we think you'll love these vintage Halloween decorations.


More than just Halloween decor 2024

Halloween has become big business in recent years, and with that comes a lot of products that are only used for one week of the year (and that means a lot of single use plastics too). 

Make sure to store your best Halloween decorations away safely so that you can enjoy them again for years to come. Or embrace your dark side and keep them on display all year round.

Save your cash – just raid your craft stash!

You don’t have to spend loads to celebrate the spooky season, just check out our huge collection of DIY Halloween decorations.

DIY Halloween decorations