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Holidays » Halloween

31 Modern Halloween Decoration Ideas

Published: Sep 29, 2023 by Morgan · As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This site contains affiliate links. ·

Want to decorate your home for halloween - but still have it feel chic? Here are a ton of Modern Halloween Decoration Ideas!

Decorating for Halloween is one of my very favorite times of year. It is so fun to be silly and creative and do something that might even be totally bizarre.

You can really get away with a lot at Halloween - it's totally fine to make your house look like a Spirit Halloween store threw up on it.

But, I understand that some people want to decorate for Halloween without it feeling tacky or too kid-centric.

So, today I am excited to round up some inspiration for Modern Halloween decor!

These are primarily DIY homemade halloween decorations with a modern twist.

31 modern halloween decor ideas

Modern Halloween Decoration Ideas

Here are a ton of modern halloween decoration ideas that you can add to your home.

Modern Halloween Decoration Ideas

Want to add modern decorations to your halloween decor? Here are a ton of ideas!

How to Make an Embroidery Hoop Spiderweb Wreath

Want a simple Halloween wreath this year? This DIY embroidery hoop wreath is spooky and so easy and inexpensive to make!

DIY halloween village display

This wooden halloween village can be as colorful or monochromatic as you'd like - and is super easy to DIY!

How to Make DIY Concrete Pumpkins

Concrete pumpkins are the ultimate in halloween chic, and they are so easy to make!

Photo Credit: craftingmyhome.com

Spiderweb Halloween Paper Lanterns

You'd never guess that these spooky lanterns are made from paper!

Photo Credit: madeinaday.com

Halloween Taxidermy Gold Mounted Insect Specimens

How completely chic are these gold framed bugs for a halloween gallery wall!

Photo Credit: www.lemonthistle.com

5 Dollar Store Halloween Decor DIYs

I love these inexpensive ideas for modern halloween decor - especially the painted acrylic ghost!

Photo Credit: www.cravingsomecreativity.com

Easy DIY Halloween Lanterns for Outdoors

Whie plastic makes easy and chic plastic luminaries for your yard!

Photo Credit: www.ellemariehome.com

Chalky Wood Pumpkin Halloween Decor

Painted wooden pumpkins are a super easy craft and can be completely customized.

Photo Credit: sustainmycrafthabit.com

Making Stacked Books Decor for Halloween

Stacked books are a chic way to decorate all year long. Here's how to make them spooky.

Photo Credit: sustainmycrafthabit.com

Halloween Art: Watercolor Spider Web (Free Printable)

I love this idea for a modern watercolor spiderweb!

Photo Credit: www.cottageonbunkerhill.com

Pottery Barn Viral Terra Cotta Pumpkin Dupe

A great tutorial on how to give faux pumpkins a DIY terra cotta look.

Photo Credit: biggerthanthethreeofus.com

Halloween Art Prints and Under $5 Halloween Decor Ideas

These halloween art prints are perfect for swapping into your art frames for the season!

Photo Credit: designingvibes.com

Minimalist Modern Halloween Decor Ideas

If you prefer a minimalist look, these simple decorating ideas are perfect for halloween.

Photo Credit: acountrygirlslife.com

DIY Halloween Garland {EASY Yarn Ghosts}

This is SO CUTE - ghost tassels for halloween!

Photo Credit: www.createandfind.com

How To Make Your Own DIY Halloween Yard Decorations

How to make a black and white spooky sign for your yard for halloween.

Photo Credit: sunshineandrainydays.com

Straight Outta Candy Printable Sign For Halloween

This printable sign really made me laugh!

Photo Credit: lovelyindeed.com

Modern Halloween Decor in Black & white

Black and white are the most modern colors to decorate with - here's ideas for using them in your halloween decor!

Photo Credit: acountrygirlslife.com

FREE Printable Bats Templates for a Bat Wall {Cricut Craft}

Make a wall of swooping bats with this free printable.

Photo Credit: thediynuts.com

Easy Hydro Dipped Painted Pumpkins

Update inexpensive plastic pumpkins with this hydro paint dip.

Photo Credit: www.createandfind.com

How to Make A Cheap Halloween Centerpiece

Such a fun idea for a halloween centerpiece.

Photo Credit: www.createandfind.com

Spooky DIY Halloween Wall Art

Turn skeletons into fun halloween wall hangings.

Photo Credit: lovelyindeed.com

Halloween Home Decor Ideas // Our Halloween Home Tour

Great ideas for simple and chic halloween decor.

Photo Credit: www.lemonthistle.com

DIY Minimalist Halloween Wreath + Decor

This black leaf wreath is simple enough to use on the windows or doors of your home for the season!

Photo Credit: www.lemonthistle.com

Spooky Halloween Window Decor

Add a spooky feel to your windows with this cute ghost window decor!

Photo Credit: capturingwonderland.com

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Decorations

Give your room the sleepy hollow aesthetic with these ideas!

Photo Credit: capturingwonderland.com

DIY Vintage Halloween Apothecary Jars

How chic and beautiful do these vintage apothecary jars look for halloween?!

Photo Credit: prettydiyhome.com

Halloween DIY Decoration Dog in Ghost Costume

I truly thought this was a real dog at first but it's a decoration! This one is definitely worth a second look.

Photo Credit: diycandy.com

DIY Halloween Cross Stitch Canvases

Cross stitch a halloween design for chic spooky decor.

Photo Credit: stefanasilber.com

Classy Halloween Decor Won't Make You Cringe

Lots of ideas for high end looking halloween decoration ideas!

Photo Credit: www.dabblinganddecorating.com

Halloween Skeleton Table Setting

Get spooky with it - turn a skeleton into a centerpiece!

Photo Credit: hearthandvine.com

Stacked Painted Pumpkins and More Halloween Decorating Ideas

Stacked pumpkins are simple but unexpected, super cute for halloween!

What are your favorite halloween decoration ideas?

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