With all of the ideas floating around the internet, decorating for Halloween has never been easier. If you’re anything like me, dressing up your home in cute pumpkins and ghastly skeletons makes this my favorite time of year. One thing that makes decorating for Halloween so fun is the fact that the possibilities are endless. The colors, patterns, and themes to choose from are so vast, and nothing is off limits.
50 Must-See Halloween Table Decorations to Try This Year
You can choose colorful pumpkins, friendly monsters, and cute ghosts for a fun kid-friendly theme. Or, you can go a completely different route and choose eclectic pieces for a creepy castle effect.
We have searched and narrowed down our top 50 favorite Halloween table decorations. From simple and sweet to a little more complex and creepy, you are certain to find some great ideas. Another great thing about these creations is some can be used to decorate extra counter space or your living room coffee table. The hardest part about decorating your table for Halloween this year will be deciding which one to try!
We hope you enjoy this list of the best Halloween table decorations! If you decide to incorporate one of the ideas into your Halloween decor, be sure to send us a picture!
1. Flying Pumpkins
Attaching a pair of ‘bat wings’ to a tiny pumpkin makes an adorable nameplate. Using black construction paper or felt, cut out a pair of wings. Punch tiny holes for the wings, tie a small tag and add a name. So easy and cute, guests will love their batty pumpkins!
2. You Must Join Me for Dinner
If you have found yourself needing a quick table setting idea at the last minute, this idea is perfect. It’s simple and affordable, yet it creates just the right amount of spook with a touch of elegance. How is it possible to even put those two words in the same sentence? I love the red napkin against the black dinnerware. And, honestly, what other colors would a pair of vampire teeth be chomping down on? Your guests will love this place setting!
3. Spools of Spooks
What an adorable idea! The only things required to make these little monsters are a few spools of thread, some felt or construction paper, and your imagination. The tiny Halloween boxes make a perfect platform for arranging these little spooks. Toss around a few spiders and you’ve got the perfect decoration to use as a place setting or any place that needs a little Halloween decor.
4. A Mesh of Pumpkins
We love these whimsical pumpkins! They add the perfect touch of decor for those who don’t care for ghouls and ghosts. A couple of pumpkins, black mesh material, paint, and ribbon are all you need to recreate this design. They can be used as a table centerpiece or placed in your foyer. Your friends will love them and will most likely want you to make a pair for them as well!
5. Stackable Skulls
We think this idea is absolutely fantastic! Not only does it make a perfect Halloween decoration to blend in with any theme, it also looks so fun to make! You can get the skulls at just about any craft store, and while you’re there grab a couple of terra cotta plant saucers for the top and bottom. Grab your hot glue gun and a can of black spray paint and voila! You have a perfect table centerpiece. Actually, it will go in any room and look great. The skull candleholder will blend perfectly with any Halloween decor theme.
6. Not Your Usual Pumpkin Patch
When you think of pumpkins, you usually don’t imagine them to look like terrifying little monster vegetables. But, that’s exactly what these little guys are. Your kids will love this idea and will be eager to help. Purchase several tiny pumpkins at your local craft or dollar store because you may need to play around with the perfect size to carve out for the fangs. Tiny red pushpins make perfect eyes. Set them on a layer of straw for the perfect spooky pumpkin patch.
7. A Slithering Effect
If you like to have friends over for a Halloween get together, this is perfect. You’ll need several cheap rubber snakes and creepy crawlies if you want. Spray paint everything black and allow to completely dry. Place a large sheet of paper and lay out the snakes in the design you would like your table runner or charger plate to be. Super glue the snakes together. It will not be very durable so handle with extra care when moving it around. It will definitely be a great addition to any Halloween table setting.
8. I’ll Get You My Pretty
Who says table legs have to miss out on the decorating fun? This cute witch stocking placed on the table leg is a fun addition to any Halloween decor. You can use part of an old Halloween costume or design your own with ribbon and fabric.
9. Roses and Cobwebs
This is such a simple yet effective Halloween table decoration. We absolutely love it! Upon seeing this elegant vase of roses covered in spiders and spiderwebs, we instantly thought of old creepy mansions in the movies. There’s just something about this decor that brings to mind a house once cared for that is now left to fall apart and gather dust. It makes a perfect centerpiece, and it’s so easy to put together!
10. Tim Burton Inspired Centerpiece
These twisted black branches look like something straight out of ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’. It’s a perfect idea to match any theme. When you add the paper bats, the kids will love it too. You may want to use a smaller vase for your table, or if you want, you can use a larger vase and set it in the foyer. The great thing about this idea is that it can be changed up any way you like. You can add little ghosts instead of bats or even hang little skeletons from the branches.
11. Country Halloween
This Halloween table setting just may be the cutest we’ve ever seen. Combining black and white checkered table settings with orange creates a fun welcome vibe. Fabulous little touches such as the pumpkin napkin holders and leaves and small pumpkins spread throughout are perfect. Add in some fall flowers, a black bird, and a vase full of acorns, and you’ve got the ideal Halloween table decoration for your family to enjoy.
12. Black Veiled Candleholders
Another great idea to incorporate into a ‘haunted mansion’ type theme are these delicate-laced jars. All you need is black lace material, a couple of jars, some adornments or findings, and your imagination. Add in a small votive candle, and you’ve got another decoration to add to your table or mantle.
13. Gold is the New Orange
You may have noticed gold made a huge comeback last fall and winter, and we love it. This is a gorgeous table setting idea with the spider giving it just the right amount of spook. It’s easily put together, and you can change it up to fit your taste. We also love the gold feather and the candy-filled glass topped off with a little pumpkin.
14. The Better to See You With
This is so fun and so easy! We love using purple in Halloween decor. It can be used with a light Halloween theme or a very creepy theme. All you need is a vase with flowers and a couple of eyeballs you may have laying around. Or, you can grab a couple at your local craft store. This would make a great table centerpiece!
15. Bugs, Cats, and Polka Dots
For a more modern Halloween scene, this is something everyone will love. A couple of craft store pumpkins, a black cat, and paint will get you off to a good start. You can purchase a sign or make your own using stencils or a vinyl machine. Add in a vase with branches and ribbon, and you’ve got a gorgeous display for your table or mantle.
16. Spoon Witches
This is a super cute way to fold napkins and display silverware for the kids or a party. You can easily cut out your own witch hats. Make your own napkin rings with felt and glue on a flower, spider, or bug for the perfect witch belt. Toss some pumpkins around your place setting, and you’ve got a wonderful Halloween table decoration.
17. Mummies and Pumpkins
If you find yourself running out of time or if you’re not the crafty sort, this idea is perfect for you. For a party or seasonal decor, you can’t go wrong with black and orange. A Halloween-themed tablecloth and napkins provide a great background. Then, just add in a few Halloween related items such as cups, bowls, and spiders. We love the crystal candleholders with the mummy candles and the bowl of pumpkins for the centerpiece.
19. Paper Pumpkins
Get the kids involved and create these cute paper pumpkins for an adorable addition to your Halloween decor. Simply cut strips of construction or craft paper with decorative-edge scissors, shape them into a pumpkin using glue and pins to hold in place, and decorate however your want. Use painted wine corks for the stems and add ribbon. You and your kids will have a blast with this simple project.
20. Witch’s Broom Nameplates
This entire table decoration is glorious, but we will just focus on the place setting. We love these witch’s broom nameplates. What a simple yet effective addition! A small stick and raffia creates an adorable broom, then add a little name tag using tape. Setting a little blackbird beside the place setting is a great touch, and the candles glowing in the background makes this such a great theme!
21. Spooky Reflection
Setting a mirror in the middle of your table with candles is a genius idea! The skull candle holders add to the creepy effect. Small votives spread around are a great addition to this centerpiece. This could even be changed up for Christmas decorations by changing the mirror color to red and replacing the skulls with reindeer or snowmen.
22. I Want My Mummy!
This is so clever and simple! Wrapping a vase with gauze and adding craft eyes creates such a fun centerpiece. You could do this to all of your vases and have a house full of little mummies.
23. Candy Corn Centerpiece
Elegant, cute, and easy describe this Halloween table decoration. A few crystal wine glasses or candle holders from the dollar store, orange votives, and candy corn are all you need. This idea is great on its own or it can have additional Halloween items set around it. Your biggest challenge will be keeping the candy corn from being snatched by little fingers.
24. Halloween Modge Podge
The great thing about Halloween decorating is the fact that there are no rules. You can mismatch several items and create a great centerpiece. The tiny paper ghost sacks are adorable behind the dressed up pumpkins. We love the idea of adding glitter to the painted decorations and making the pumpkins pop!
25. The Crow’s Nest
Painting a large candle or plant holder black and filling it with black spray and flowers looks incredible. We love the intricate details including the bats adorned with glitter spaced throughout. Add a glitter pumpkin and a crow, and you’ve got a sophisticated Halloween centerpiece that everyone will love.
26. A Creepy Crawlies Haven
This is amazing! Some rubber snakes, spiders, and other creepy-crawlies glued to an old pitcher or vase and then spray painted black is such a great idea. The white roses offer a huge visual contrast that is perfect. Add in a ton of baby spiders, and guests will constantly be checking to make certain they’re not moving. This is perfect as a table or mantle decoration.
27. Webbed Centerpiece
This design is as unique as it is creepy. It’s perfect to use as a centerpiece all through the Halloween season or to decorate your table for a party. The black sticks can be glued into a decorated foam anchor and then covered in spiderwebs. It can be designed without using lights, but we love the effect of the tiny purple glow throughout. Add in several spiders, and you’ve got a fantastic centerpiece.
28. A Ghostly Duo
These Halloween items look great combined for an awesome Halloween table decoration. From the ghosts inside the lanterns to the Happy Halloween blocks, we love this theme. The simple black and white plates are a great idea to keep the decor from looking too busy. The black twine used as a napkin ring is a great touch.
29. Driftwood Dinner
Who would have ever thought using branches and old pieces of wood lying around would make such an incredible table setting? This is definitely one of our favorites from the list. Ideal for a party or even as a background for Halloween mantle or table decorations, the use of limbs and wooden crates give this table setting the perfect creepy vibe without spending a dime! The haunted house is a great addition, but you don’t have to have one to create this setting.
30. Halloween Tree
We sometimes use small Christmas trees throughout our homes for decor, why not a small Halloween tree? Alone or mixed in with other decorations, this purple tree with pumpkin and cat ornaments can be easily put together with items from your local craft or dollar store. The black net material makes a great ‘tree skirt’ as well.
31. Creepy Cookie Snack
Calling the kids in for a quick snack will never be the same. After they recover from the shock, they’ll think you’re the coolest mom ever! Simply pick up some tiny spiders the next time you’re shopping and attach a few to straws. Scatter the creepy critters across your kids’ plates and enjoy their shrills of delight.
32. Spiders Eggs
Okay, we’re not sure that we would actually want to eat this, but what a fun way to display your edible spider snacks. The white jelly beans look like thousands of tiny spider eggs…ugh! But, you have to admit, it’s so fun to look at and such an easy addition to dress up your Halloween snacks.
33. Elegant Halloween
Not all Halloween decor has to be scary. The soft glow of the candles in this table fall centerpiece will make your home even more inviting. Use crystal candle holders if possible to heighten the glow, cut out the top of a craft pumpkin and use a tall candle. Mixed in with fall foliage and various pumpkins, this is an ideal table setting for fall.
34. Ghoulish Buffet
This is a great party color scheme for kids and adults alike. This vibrant green material makes an excellent backdrop for this party table. The matching green painted pumpkins are adorable sitting on candleholders. The picture can be easily recreated by taking an old picture frame and painting the outer edge gold. The inside backboard can be painted black or you can use cardstock.
35. Jack Skellington Wine and Votives
Grab your vinyl machine and have a blast with these nightmarish ideas! There’s no easier way to decorate simple wine glasses and candle holders than with a vinyl machine. You can choose any design you like and the possibilities are endless. If you don’t have access to one, you can still make this design with stickers. Craft stores usually have a huge variety to choose from.
36. Webbed Coasters
These coasters are so cute and easy to make. You can print a template, trace, and cut any colors to match your decor. You may want to make enough to have some in the kitchen and your living room tables.
37. Go All Out
There’s so much great stuff to look at, we aren’t sure where to start. We love the lime green and black combination! This idea is perfect for a Halloween party. Everything you could think of that goes with Halloween is here. There are witches, ghost votive holders, owls, spiders, witches, and more. The black trees make perfect end pieces, and we love how all the snacks are laid out in an eye-pleasing view. It’s so easy to get a ton of great ideas just from this one picture!
38. Simply Fall
If you’re looking to go with an elegant fall table decoration, this classy white look is perfect. Since most small pumpkins only come in orange, it’s easy to sponge paint white over a few. This will leave the orange line effect and give your decor the right amount of color. The fall foliage used with the crisp white is a great touch.
39. A Gravely Centerpiece
Who wouldn’t love a miniature graveyard on the dining room table? Put together some fall foliage, a small coffin, a skull, and spiders and you’ve got a fantastic Halloween centerpiece. The giant spider is a great addition along with the skeleton arms reaching out of the ground.
40. Spooky and Sweet
This is a simple yet adorable Halloween idea. Carve out plenty of space in the top of the pumpkin for your favorite fall-colored flowers. This would make a great centerpiece to go along with your Halloween table decorations, or you can make several to set throughout your home.
41. Crawling Napkin Rings
Another fun project to get the kids in on are these darling spider napkin rings. Pick up a few pipe cleaners, some construction paper, and glue and the kids will have a great time helping you decorate the house for Halloween. They will really love having their crafts displayed on the dining room table all season long.
42. Vase of Spiders
This is another great example of decorating an old vase or pitcher and spray painting it black. You can use a variety of materials to create the web design on the vase. One example is to draw your design using your hot glue gun. Once you spray paint the entire vase, it will look like the web was there all along. Attach a ghastly giant spider and fill the vase with purple flowers like the ones shown or any color you choose. Be sure to add in some baby spiders and web material so big mama will have something to protect.
43. A Platter of Pumpkins
This is a super cute and easy table centerpiece to add in with your other Halloween table decorations. Pick up several pumpkins at your local craft or dollar store, and carve them however you wish. Arrange them on a couple of cake stands and add tea lights and you’re all set.
44. Flying Forks
This is a cute and simple addition that will dress up your place settings for your Halloween table decorations. You can print the bats and cut them out, or you may be crafty and can simply cut them out of cardstock free-handed. It’s tiny little touches like this that your kids will remember the most!
45. Skeleton Danglers
We love the orange and black contrast used in this idea, and it’s so easy to recreate. Most of these items, if not all, can be bought at your local dollar store. Grab a couple of vases, black rocks, orange candles, and a couple of skeletons and you’ve got another great idea for your mantle or table centerpiece.
46. Skeleton Sparkle
It may be difficult to recreate this exact skull as it was most likely purchased like this. But, we have faith in our fellow decorators that if you like it enough, we bet you can make it! It really does make an awesome centerpiece! Give it a nice mossy bed before placing it on the cake stand for the perfect spooky effect.
47. Cute Spiders
Cute spiders? Are there really spiders you could call cute? Yes! There is no better word to describe this amazing table runner. Using felt, you can cut out and sew the critters on the table runner and then make a few 3-d spiders that spin their way off the end. This is something you can use year after year, and it makes a fantastic backdrop for your other Halloween table decorations.
48. Drinks Anyone?
We love this clever idea of turning a pumpkin into a drink cooler! The only thing you need is a decent-size craft pumpkin or a real one if you don’t intend to use it very long. Carve off the top and just add ice and drinks. Your guests will love it!
49. Treat Tree
Yet another great idea to get the kids involved in. Just find a branch with several little branches and push it through a craft pumpkin. The tiny treat bags filled with candy make the perfect ornaments. We also love the candles sitting beside the tree. This is an adorable idea for a table centerpiece or to set on your kitchen counter.
50. Spooky Candles
Most of the best Halloween decorating ideas include candles. This is a fun way to dress them up. You can use stickers, rub-on transfers, your vinyl machine, or your printer and design your candles any way you like. You can display them all together or set around your home.
As you can see, there are so many fantastic ideas for Halloween table decorations. It’s easy to pick several favorites, but hard to decide which one to try. Like we mentioned before, the great thing about Halloween is that anything goes. You can choose to go with one theme or combine several. No matter what you choose, it will look great.
You can incorporate many ideas and come up with something entirely your own. If you don’t have a lot of extra space, you can pick and choose what items you liked best and create your own table centerpiece that you will love. For instance, some of our absolute favorites (there’s oh so many!) are the 3-piece skull candle holder, the webbed roses, the black mirror with candles, and the crow’s nest. And, we’re only half way through the list again.
If you’re on a budget, don’t forget the great idea of using branches and small pieces of driftwood as a background or filler. You can usually find a ton of great items to use at a dollar store, and several craft stores often have sales. Even the (yikes) white jelly beans as spider eggs are inexpensive yet so creepy! Even your glue gun and some spray paint can turn things you no longer use into fantastic Halloween decorations.
The most important thing is to have fun! Get your family involved in the decorating and make memories. The paper spider rings and paper pumpkins are a great craft for the kids.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of Halloween table decorations, and we wish you happy decorating and a spectacular Halloween!