8 Halloween Decorating Ideas (Updated 2024)

Since Halloween 2024 is quickly creeping up on us, we thought we’d ask a question designed to dredge the recesses of one’s darkest nightmares. Perhaps that’s a bit dramatic. It’s a simple question really: What is the scariest thing you can imagine happening this Halloween?

For many people, the answer to this question does not enter the realm of the supernatural at all. Being chased by a creepy clown, being haunted by an angry ghost or even discovering a monster living under the bed are not the things that scare most people. Not at all.

For a large percentage of those who love Halloween, the real horror is being unprepared. Or, worse yet, not having the best, the biggest, the most fun, or the most chilling Halloween decor in the entire neighborhood. Because “dressing up” for Halloween doesn’t just mean putting on a pirate costume. It means dressing up your home, inside and out, to become a spook-tacular destination for your family and guests.

If Halloween is your favorite holiday, and if you really want to make your Halloween decor stand out this season, the list we’ve put together will not scare you at all. From hauntingly delightful Halloween sculptures to adorable figurines and eerily glowing lanterns, these are bound to deliver the tricks, and treats, that will thrill you. Enjoy 8 Halloween Decorating Ideas: Our Picks for 2024… if you dare!

Jasmine Becket-Griffith Soulful Spirits Figurine Collection

The creepy, soulful history doesn’t stop with Halloween. Immediately following is el Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. This time of remembering those who have passed on is beautifully expressed with this collection of sugar skull fairies, inspired by the vision of acclaimed artist Jasmine Becket-Griffith. Intricately handcrafted and vibrantly painted by hand, each masterpiece glows in the dark to summon the spirits of the dearly departed. And shimmering faux gems and traditional designs enhance the presentation.

Monster Bash Sculpture

Is there any better time of the year than Halloween? For the PEANUTS® gang, it’s the perfect time to have a hair-raising good time! In this officially licensed tabletop sculpture, Charlie Brown, Snoopy™, Lucy, Linus and others are gathered at a meticulously sculpted haunted house setting for frightful hijinks. This masterpiece plays spooky Halloween-themed music while the PEANUTS gang REVOLVES around the base and long-lasting LED lighting creates an ominous radiance. What a terror-ific addition to your Halloween decor!

The Monster Hearse Sculpture Collection

Get ready to cruise into the eerie and delightful world of classic monsters! This spine-chilling collection brings you 1:18-scale hearse sculptures with legendary monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein and Wolf Man bursting through the tops. Measuring an impressive 10 inches long, each hearse boasts acclaimed original art from Dave Aikens on the sides, front, back and roof. Get yours before these bad-to-the-bone hearses drive off into the night!

Heads of Horror Sculpture Collection

Those bumps in the night could just be in your head. Then again, they could be the Heads of Horror, ready to bring your darkest nightmares to gory life. This horrifying collection is not for the faint of heart, with ghastly sculptural monster heads presented under glass domes. From exposed brains to oozing flesh, no grisly detail is left to the imagination. Even the bases featured built-in LED lighting to bring each demon, ghoul and fiend to terrifying life.

Haunted Ghost Express Train Collection

Step aboard the train of terror (if you dare)! This unlucky #13 train has been taken over by the dead, and they’re ready to unleash supernatural frights into your home this Halloween. You’ll find it hard to resist this HO-gauge electric train collection featuring chilling glow-in-the-dark accents, eerie sculpted scenes, a locomotive with an illuminating headlight, and creepy sounds that will make your flesh crawl. It will keep your home on track for a hauntingly good time! Free track set and accessories – a $100 value with your purchase.

The Nightmare Before Christmas Lantern Collection

For fans of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, there’s nothing quite like indulging in unique tributes to the film. In fact, you’ll find impressive The Nightmare Before Christmas collectibles right here at The Bradford Exchange that are not available in stores, and they are sure to delight, including this lantern collection perfect for enhancing one’s Halloween decor. Each lantern flickers from within to illuminate authentic art from the beloved film, while sculpted character scenes at the base feature Jack Skellington, Sally and more favorites. Convenient 24-hour timers turn your lanterns on and off automatically every night..

America’s Most Haunted Village Collection

You’ve read about the horrors that plagued the Amityville house, but how would you like to see them for yourself? This Halloween, “step inside” the haunted walls of an iconic paranormal hot spot with a collection of handcrafted buildings inspired by the scariest places on the planet. The intricate detailing will make your skin crawl and each house includes a printed newspaper card detailing its horrific history. What’s more, they light up with an eerie glow from the inside to heighten the terror level. Get the Amityville house before October 31… but only if you dare!

Disney Villains Magic & Mayhem Candle Collection

Oh how good it feels to be bad, especially when you’re a Disney villain. They may be evil, but they’re oh-so-fabulous! Now, favorite Disney villains like Cruella, Ursula and Maleficent inspire this collection of flameless candles featuring high-relief sculpted portraits. Long-lasting, matching colored LED lights give the candles their wicked glow. Whether you’re planning a villainous soirée or simply want to embrace your inner baddie, this collection will ensure your home is delightfully dark and mesmerizing!

Did you enjoy reading all about our 8 Halloween decorating ideas? If so, you may also delight in our blog articles about Halloween Legends, Customs and Traditions from Around the World and El Dia de los Muertos 101: the Day of the Dead Explained. These articles provide great reads for those who want to know more about the spooky customs and legends around Halloween and learn about Dia de los Muertos, an annual holiday celebrating deceased loved ones, recognized in Mexico and within Latin American cultures around the world.

We hope we have sparked some fun and frightening Halloween inspiration as October 31 approaches. Did you see a must-have decoration for your home? If so, we’d encourage you to snap that “treat” up as soon as possible to avoid the “trick” of it being all sold out. And it’s not just Halloween decor you’ll find here. Did you also know that we offer Halloween-themed jewelry? Plus, these frightful treasures are not available anywhere else! Thanks for reading and Happy Halloween to all!