Spooky Yet Stylish Décor to Help Turn Your Outdoor Living Space into a Halloween Haunt

Spooky Yet Stylish Décor to Help Turn Your Outdoor Living Space into a Halloween Haunt

October 31, 2022
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The air has turned cold, an eerie breeze is blowing in from the North, and the season of fright is upon us! 

 

We’re talking about Halloween of course! 

 

It’s time to pick out your favorite costume (either spooky or charming), stock up on candy, and dress up your yard with festive Halloween décor.  

 

But what are this year’s best trends and styles for Halloween decoration? 

 

Stick with Outdoor Experts! We’ve got the best tips to add a touch of spookiness to your outdoor living space this Halloween.  

 

Tips to Decorate Your Yard this Halloween 

 

Halloween is right around the corner, use these tips to add a touch of festive charm when the trick-or-treaters come knocking! 

Dress Up Your Steps with Spooky Style

Dress Up Your Steps with Spooky Style 

 

They say a good first impression is important if you want to leave a lasting impact. This Halloween, give guests and passersby a taste of your seasonal style by dressing up your front steps.  

 

Take a natural approach here. The top of your steps is not the place to give someone a jump scare. Instead, an eerie presence is a better option.  

 

Dried corn stalks, bales of hay, wheat wreaths, pumpkins, gourds, and black crow figurines/statues will all help give your front steps an eerie appeal without jarring anyone on your top steps.

Experiment with Pumpkin Vases

Experiment with Pumpkin Vases 

 

We all love jack-o-lanterns, but there are more uses for pumpkins than just carving funny faces! 

 

This October, try turning a hollowed-out pumpkin into a flower vase.  

 

We love this tip because not only does it allow you to use a biodegradable (and festive) vase, but you can put Fall specific flowers in your pumpkin vase for an extra touch of spooky charm. 

 

Place your pumpkin vases on side tables, outdoor dining areas, porch steps, entryways, and more this Halloween! 

Understated Accessories Work into Your Established Style 

 

You want a yard that has a touch of Halloween charm, but who has time to completely revamp their yard? 

 

For a satisfying touch-up to your yard, incorporate Autumn accessories into your already established style. 

 

For example, if you have hanging fairy lights, why not wrap them around braided corn husks? Or, for extra seating, add a bale of hay into the mix.  

 

The options are endless and the creativity is up to you! Just remember, small touches can go a long way! 

Create Autumnal Arrangements

Create Autumnal Arrangements 

 

In life, the best things come in pairs. That’s why this Fall to take your look further you should consider pairing different design elements for maximum impact.  

 

Don’t leave your jack-o-lanterns alone to cause fright by themselves! Pair them with dried corn husks and flint corn for an extra pop of Autumnal goodness! 

 

Got gourds? Add some dried Fall vegetables and create a cornucopia! 

 

Varied arrangements go well on every surface in your yard.  

 

Consider placing your dazzling décor atop retaining walls, on outdoor tables, around trees, and even as centerpieces for your table. 

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Look for Luminescence 

 

The last tip on our list will take you a long way. Invest in some stylish lights this Autumn to show off your new décor.  

 

Add something simple like fairy lights, or go for a brighter pop with globe lights. You can even add a touch of color to cast an eerie hue over your decorations.  

 

Remember, you want your appealing décor to be visible at night to maximize its effect.  

 

Add a New Feature to Your Yard this Fall with Outdoor Experts 

 

Your outdoor living space is an extension of your home.  

 

You want a yard that matches your style and helps bring the beauty of indoors outside. One of the best ways to do this is by adding an outdoor feature this fall.  

 

From pergolas to gazebos, fire pits, and even outdoor kitchens, there are many ways to enhance your yard this fall and beyond. 

 

If you want to make a backyard upgrade that will keep you satisfied for years to come, reach out to the professionals at Outdoor Experts.  

 

Ready for the outdoor living space of your dreams? Reach out to Cincinnati’s finest exterior hardscape design and build team, Outdoor Experts.  We proudly serve Liberty Township, Springboro, Loveland, Hyde Park, and more!