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34 Halloween Table Decorations for a Spooky and Stylish Celebration

Bring the Halloween spirit to the table with these ideas.

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Halloween is the perfect excuse to get creative with your seasonal decor. And the dining table is a great place to start. We’ve rounded up the best Halloween table decoration ideas for an instant upgrade to your space. Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated detail for your Halloween party or just love a creepy centerpiece, there are plenty of ideas here to inspire you.

The beauty of a centerpiece is that it can be as simple or as elaborate as you want. Something as easy as a few well-placed candlesticks on the table can make a big visual impact. Of course, if you want to go all-out with a Halloween craft—think a DIY chandelier made from a witch’s broom and glass jars—we’ve got plenty of ideas to help you create the spooky centerpiece of your dreams. Many of these projects are reusable, so you can pull them out again next year.

Ahead, find some of our favorite Halloween table decoration ideas, whether you’re looking for something spooky, silly, or sweet. If you’re looking for even more decorating inspiration, check out our collections of DIY Halloween decorations, creative outdoor decorations for Halloween, and crafty Halloween door decorations that will delight trick-or-treaters.

1

Pumpkin Pedestal

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Antonis Achilleos. Prop Stylist: Ed Gallagher. Pumpkin Crafter: Blake Ramsey.

We know you're proud of your pumpkin crafting skills, which means it only makes sense to use a pedestal to show off your favorite creation for Halloween.

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Pumpkin Punch Bowl

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Michael Partenio

A hollowed-out pumpkin can easily become a punch bowl—and an undeniable conversation starter.

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Bulbs & Butterflies

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Trevor Dixon

Affix clear lightbulbs on top of candlesticks (aged metal looks are a good choice) then add butterfly decals for a whimsical look.

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Perched Bird

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Country Living

A faux feathered bird, like a black crow, is the perfect addition to a Halloween table. Set a few on top of black spray-painted tree branches to achieve a realistic feel. Don't forget to complete the look with everything from creepy pumpkin designs to a white gauze tablecloth.

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Head of the Table Skull Centerpiece

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Mike Garten

Channel Morticia Addams to create and add a gothic, otherwordly touch to your dining table with a skull centerpiece adorned with self-adhesive rhinestones. Place a jar or cup inside a faux skull with a removable top (you can use small rocks or gravel to help keep the cup in place). Then create a grid of tape on the rim of the jar to keep flower and greenery stems in place. Fill ⅔ with water and begin by arranging greenery and larger blooms in the grid, making sure to remove any leaves or extra stems that will sit below the water line. Finish with more delicate flowers.

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Halloween Party Tablescape

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Mike Garten

"Mossy" cookies topped with green frosting and graham cracker crumbs take centerstage on an inexpensive black gauze table runner to create an enchanted forest floor vibe.

Dinner plates: Siren Song Ebru Print Melamine Plates from Food52. Glassware: Rialto Tulip Glasses in Oxblood by Sir/Madam. Tablecloth: Washed Linen tablecloth in charcoal gray by H&M Home.

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Crepe Paper Garland Chair Decorations

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Mike Garten

Brush a layer of RIT liquid dye on the edges of an orange party streamer roll. (Don’t brush on too much — just enough so you can see it dying the edges.) After it's dry, cut off a piece of thread about one yard long, thread a needle, double it up and knot it off. Sew a basic running stitch down the center of the streamer. Be careful to stitch slowly so your string doesn't knot. Stop every inch or so, gently pull down the paper to gather, hold in place, then twist the gathered paper clockwise. Before you run out of thread, stitch through the top of the paper a few times and knot it off. To continue the garland, get a length of thread ready and stitch through a few layers of the paper. Keep going until you have enough length to drape over chairs.

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Eyeball Vases

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Mike Garten

Use these eerie vessels as vases, or as cocktail glasses (they're food safe as long as the liquid doesn't come in contact with the decoupaged artwork). Gather a mix of clean recycled bottles and jars, bud vases and chemistry flasks, then download our eyeball clip art and print onto regular printer paper. Cut out the eye shapes to fit to the bottom of the jars. Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge to the bottom exterior of the glass and place your cut paper (artwork-side down) on top. Smooth out any air bubbles or wrinkles with your fingers and let dry. Paint on a couple additional layers of Mod Podge to seal and let dry several hours.

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Gothic Halloween Table Setting

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Mike Garten

Go the ghoulish route with a table setting and include black and green accessories, like candles, as well as dark and dramatic floral arrangements.

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Creepy Candlesticks

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Mike Garten

Make basic candlesticks just a little bit creepy for a standout centerpiece. Start by spray painting old wine bottles in orange and green and filling them with candlesticks. You can even let wax drip to make more of an impact.

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Glitter Pumpkins

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Mike Garten

Why settle for plain pumpkins when you can go for a touch of glam? Simply paint your pumpkins and dip the stems in eye-catching glitter.

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Suspended Broom Chandelier

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Brian Woodcock

Go all out with apothecary bottles, gourds, flowers and black candles lining the center of your table. A black cat sitting atop a witch's broom suspended from the ceiling takes it over the top.

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13

Green Stick Centerpiece

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Mike Garten

Spray paint tree branches right from your backyard in an electric green hue for an easy and striking centerpiece. Finish the look with a tall black vase.

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Bud Vases

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Mike Garten

Ditch the kitschy Halloween decor for a sophisticated centerpiece, like mini gourds that can double as vases. Fill carved pumpkins with water bottles (cut the bottoms off) and add ranunculuses, mums and dahlias.

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Blackened Plants

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Danielle Occhiogrosso

Take a faux plant to the next level with black spray paint. Play up the creepy factor by placing them in black pots with dark sand.

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Webbed Placemats

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Mike Garten

Make spider web placemats, which can be made from parchment paper and puff paint, part of your centerpiece. Use the puff paint to create a web shape on the parchment paper. Once it dries overnight, peel the paper off the back. You can then place them under clear plates and rest pumpkins, flowers, or desserts on top for a creative centerpiece.

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Mini Pumpkin Centerpiece

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James Baigrie

Looking for an unexpected candle arrangement? Consider using mini pumpkins as votive holders. Just remove the pumpkin's stem and place a candle right on top. Cover it with a glass hurricane and insert floral U-pins to keep them in place.

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Skull Planters

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Country Living Staff

Give succulents a spooky twist by placing them right inside skull glasses.

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Pumpkin Vases

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Raymond Hom

Show off your design aesthetic with a trendy pumpkin vase. Simply insert a glass vase full of water into a pumpkin and you're all set.

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Lace Candles

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Quentin Bacon

Wrap black lace around white candles of varied sizes for a hauntingly chic bash.

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Monique Valeris
Home Design Director

Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."

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