Spooky but Stylish: Neutral Halloween Decor for Your Home

It is no secret that Halloween is my very favorite holiday. I love decorating indoors and out. It's so fun and silly of a day to really go wild with.

But I totally understand that some people don't want their house to look like a Spirit Halloween store exploded in it. I totally feel that.

So, today I wanted to round up some really beautiful neutral Halloween decor options.

What is a good neutral Halloween color palette?

When it comes to neutral Halloween decor, I suggest sticking to neutral colors and natural materials and letting the fun shapes and designs be the star!

The best neutral colors that you can realistically find Halloween decor in are:

• Black
• White
• Beige/Taupe
• Gray
• Gold
• Silver

Choose a couple of these colors (maybe black, one light neutral, and one metallic!) to keep your decor feeling cohesive. Bonus points if it flows well with the other colors in your home!

A great part about this is you can also paint non-neutral decor in neutral colors. This is best for ceramic or plastic items - just hit them with spray paint in your preferred shade! I always recommend a matte or flat finish of paints, other than metallics.

The Best Neutral Halloween Decor

Here are some of my options for decor that is still spooky and fun but also neutral in color.

Pumpkins in Neutrals

I love decorating with pumpkins because they can play fall or Halloween, and can really stay out until Thanksgiving if they are neutral!

When looking for neutral pumpkins, real or faux, just avoid orange. There are tons of white, cream, and even green pumpkins that feel less in-your-face.

I like to actually grab a bunch of the lil bumpy and weird gourds from a pumpkin stand or the grocery store, but there are some great faux options, too.

When looking at faux pumpkins, they could be painted, natural wood, or even burlap or fabric-wrapped for texture!

Here are some favorite neutral faux pumpkins:

• White + gold resin pumpkins
• Carved faux pumpkins
• Raw wood pumpkins
• Beige plush pumpkins
• White plastic pumpkins in a wide variety of sizes
• Large white plastic pumpkins
• Woven mini pumpkins
• Gold brushed black pumpkins
• Sherpa pumpkins
• Gold faux leather pumpkins

Subtle Spooky Textures

If pumpkins are too on-the-nose for you, one way to make your space feel more Halloween-y that is way more subtle is by adding in spooky textures.

For example, layering a gauze or cheesecloth table runner over your linen table cloth can feel just a little spooky.

I also always love incorporating knit or woven textures for a cozy, fall feel. Consider using Halloween-inspired colors like black or rust for a subtle nod to the season.

Some of my favorite neutral Halloween table linens:

• Black and orange scalloped napkins
• White cheesecloth table runner
• Burnt orange tablecloth
• Fall plaid tablecloth
• Black cheesecloth napkins
• Black and white striped runner
• Spiderweb table runner - pair with this black linen cloth for an extra subtle aesthetic
• Velvet tablecloth

Beautiful neutral Halloween soft goods:

• Rust throw pillow covers
• Black faux fur throw
• Burnt orange duvet cover
• Rust waffle throw
• Super chunky knit throw
• Faux leather pillows
• Cream textured pumpkin throw pillow covers

Tabletop & Centerpiece Ideas

Another easy way to decorate for the season is by adding accessories to your tabletops. This could be the coffee table, dining table, or even your fireplace mantel.

For a balanced look, either choose 1 larger item or a combination of 3 items - one low, one wide, and one tall. This almost always looks better than a bunch of random tiny things, which can look cluttered and busy.

Here are some favorite neutral halloween table decor:

• Black eucalyptus stems
• Plum Cimicifuga Seeded Garland
• Flameless pumpkin candle
• Carved wooden pumpkins
• Pumpkin shaped wood tray
• Striped ceramic bowls
• Brass spider figurine
• Black stonewear bowl

I love the look of a candelabra for halloween. So spooky but not in-your face!

Some Halloween candle options:

• Bleeding taper candles
• 5 candle brass candelabra
• Black taper candlesticks
• Black spiral candlesticks
• Raven candle stick holder
• Black iron pillar candle centerpiece
• Burnt orange pillar candles

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