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9 Halloween door decoration ideas you’ll absolutely love

Give your entryway the spooky makeover it deserves for Halloween

Fall front door decor with a wreath and pumpkins
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Is it time for a Halloween shopping spree? The front door is the perfect place to start when reimagining your home’s decor this season. It’s like your home’s warm smile, inviting guests in and beckoning trick-or-treaters toward their next handful of candy. It is seen from the street, so any neighbors or passersby can appreciate all your hard work. Whether you’re going for spooky, scary, or adorable, there is something for everyone in these awesome Halloween door decorations, and they’re all perfect for this autumn holiday.

These nine door decoration ideas for Halloween will make your house the envy of all your neighbors this year. No matter your style, we’re pretty certain one (or more) of these will catch your eye.

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1. Halloween wreath

fall wreath on front door
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Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas anymore. There are tons of gorgeous fall wreaths, from ornate floral arrangements to minimalist copper pieces, that can add a little flair to your front door. If DIY isn’t your thing, we love this adorable pre-lit bat wreath from Pottery Barn. The black rattan branches and plastic bats add a spooky vibe, but the mini LED lights bring a little brightness to this dark arrangement. For a more decadent touch, check out this Luxe Gothic wreath from Grandin Road, complete with pearl-studded mini pumpkins and orange roses.

2. Candy wreath

Sugar candy in a wreath on a white surface
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Halloween is all about the candy, so take your wreath design one step further and make it edible, filling it with your favorite sweet treats. Find a bunch of candies with yellow, orange, and green wrappings and attach each piece of candy to a foam wreath using a hot glue gun or pins. Layer them around the foam until you have a piece that just begs trick-or-treaters to stop by.

3. Turn your door into a gravestone

R.I.P. on a marble gravestone
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All you need to make this one come alive is paper, spray paint, and a little imagination. First, cover your front door with paper or signboard, then spray paint the entire surface with grey paint. Using a permanent marker or black paint, write a name, date of birth/death, a witty epitaph, and any other features you can think of to complete the look.

4. Bring on the cobwebs and spiders

Halloween front door and porch display
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Head to The Home Depot for a front door spider mural that will give the jeepers and the creepers to anyone who dares to enter. If you’d rather DIY this creepy-crawly, you can make spiders using black balloons and pipe cleaners. Keep in mind that balloons are fairly quick to pop, so be prepared to recreate your spiders every so often.

5. Make your door into a jack-O’-lantern

Spooky scene with plastic pumpkin
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Halloween and pumpkins are basically synonymous, so why not turn your door into a giant one? Tape orange wrapping paper across the entire door, then create the face of your jack-o’-lantern with gold, white, or black construction paper.

6. Go bat crazy

halloween decoration with bats and pumpkin
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To save time and money on your entryway decor, buy these Halloween bats and stick them across your facade, starting about a foot from your front door, continuing up and across the door, and ending at the top right, creating the illusion that the bats are flying right across your door.

7. Skull crushing

Front door decorated for Halloween
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You can buy skulls at your local dollar store, craft store, and even grocery store at this time of year. Tie a bunch of these little plastic skulls together to create a spooky banner of hanging heads. To lean into the haunted house vibe, tie them to a door knocker or hang them from a wreath holder.

8. Witches legs

Front door decorated with witch legs and pumpkins
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If you don’t have enough space on your door to maximize your design, place a pot or urn next to your front door and place these purple witch’s legs inside. This whimsical design makes it look like a witch tumbled headfirst into your hydrangeas, making for a silly and kid-friendly design.

9. Incorporate autumn leaves

Fall leaves in lush grass on a hillside
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You can create a festive Halloween door decoration by using a variety of colorful autumn leaves as the base. Choose leaves in shades of orange, red, and yellow to give your door a warm, seasonal look. To enhance the design, you can weave in spooky elements like miniature pumpkins, faux spider webs, and small bats. Adding a wreath made of twigs or even a few LED lights can further highlight the fall vibes while giving it a Halloween twist. This mix of natural beauty and spooky accents makes for a stunning seasonal display.

Whether you purchase these products as they are or DIY your own Halloween decor, any of these fun Halloween decorations will make your home a must-see spot this year. The only thing holding you back is your imagination, so have some fun, be a little creative, and construct the ultimate Halloween door of your dreams.

Julie Scagell
Former Digital Trends Contributor
I am a freelance writer based in Minneapolis, MN. My passions include my dogs, talking about my dogs, and taking pictures of…
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