Let's face it: The main reason most of us look forward to Halloween is for the candy. Once that’s over, all we have left is a few cobweb-covered pumpkins and some stray ghosts hanging around. This means you need to come up with some creative ideas for decorating your home if you want this holiday to stand out from all the others. After all, if you can’t beat ’em, then join ’em! Read on and get some great tips on how to make your house more ghostly, ghastly and spooky this Halloween.
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Add a spooky soundtrack to your Halloween party
If you’re throwing a Halloween party, you’ll definitely want to add some spooky sounds to the mix. You can either purchase a CD of scary sound effects and play them through your stereo system, or you can stream scary sounds on your phone or computer. If you’re going to go the computer route, be sure to choose a service that can be controlled remotely. That way, you can change the volume, adjust the sound effects and control the playlist from anywhere in the house.
Decorate with Cobwebs
Cobwebs are one of the most iconic Halloween decorations, so they are definitely worth your consideration. You can either use real cobwebs, or you can buy fake ones to make your house look even more spooky. If you go with the real thing, however, be sure to remove it as soon as Halloween is over – unless you want to attract lots of unwanted guests. If you go with the fake stuff, look for cobwebs that are designed to be used indoors. You can drape real or artificial cobwebs over your porch or around your yard, or you can hang them from the ceiling.
Turn your porch into a graveyard
If your porch isn’t already decked out for Halloween, turn it into a graveyard for the holiday. You can either use real flowers that have wilted, or you can buy fake ones. (Real ones will rot away within a few days, anyway.) You can put fake flowers into old pots or plastic buckets, or you can use soil bags and bury them in the dirt. If you opt for dirt bags, make sure you put something under them so the bags don’t leak dirt all over your porch. You can also decorate your porch with pumpkins, fake spiders and skeletons. You can also use fake bats to create a spooky ambiance. If you have room, you can also include a scarecrow or two. Scarecrows are another iconic Halloween decoration, especially if they are placed near a pumpkin patch.
Don’t forget the lights
Halloween is the perfect time to add some extra lighting to your home. Whether you want to illuminate your front yard with festive lights or put some spooky lighting inside, this is a great way to add some extra decoration to your house for Halloween. If you prefer outdoor lights, try to make sure they aren’t too bright. It’s not good to be too obvious with your Halloween decorations. If you go with inside lights, you can always dim them if they become too obvious. You can use Halloween-themed lights to decorate the inside of your home. They can be used outside, too, but they may not be as noticeable in the daytime. You can choose from a wide variety of Halloween lights, including jack-o’-lantern lights, witch lights, skeleton lights, spider webs, pumpkin lights and more.
Install a fog machine
Fog machines can be used to add a spooky look to a Halloween party. They’re particularly great for indoor use because they can be turned on and off as needed. If you want to keep your decorations spooky but also want to be able to enjoy the party without the fog machine being on the whole time, simply turn it off when the decorations are visible and turn it back on when they’re not. Fog machines also can be used for other occasions, such as New Year’s Eve parties. Fog machines come in different sizes and shapes, so you should choose one that is appropriate for the space you want to fill with fog. You also should be sure to read the instructions to see how long it takes the machine to heat up and how long it can run before it needs to be refilled with fog juice.
Halloween lighting and ornaments
Decorating your tree with Halloween ornaments is another great way to make your home spooky for the holiday. You can choose ornaments in a variety of Halloween-themed designs, or you can create your own with craft supplies. You can also use Halloween lights to decorate your outdoor trees. Ornamental Halloween items aren’t just for trees. You can also decorate your home with Halloween lighting around the windows and on the eaves. You can choose from a variety of spooky designs and colours, or you can make your own decorations using craft supplies. Ornamental Halloween items can be placed both inside and outside, so you can use them to decorate your entire home for the holiday.
Conclusion
Halloween is a great holiday to decorate for. It’s not too far out there that it’s creepy for kids and families, but it’s also not too tame for people who like to celebrate with a little bit of spooky fun. When decorating for Halloween, you can go as simple or as extravagant as you like. You can keep it simple and just add a few decorations here and there, or you can go all out with a ton of decorations all over the place. The choice is up to you!