If there’s one way to decorate your home for spooky season, it’s with Wednesday-inspired home decor. Every year, my autumn home decor collection gets bigger and bigger, and I’m always on the lookout for new Halloween-inspired items that feel classy and gothic.
So, when the new season of Wednesday was released on Netflix, I instantly began searching for Halloween decorating ideas to create that atmospheric, dark, and moody vibe in a stylish way.
It’s never too early for Halloween decorations, especially with this trend. Gone are the days of artificial spider webs and cutesy ghosts; this seasonal home decor style feels more serious and sophisticated, making it perfect for those of us who want to achieve that Halloween style without looking tacky.
In classic Tim Burton style, the Wednesday aesthetic is all about the perfect balance between spooky and whimsical, which is simple to replicate in your own home - if you know where to look.
Think bold, black and white contrast, mature, vintage details, and hints of purple ambience. The Wednesday look might seem complicated to achieve with its traditional, Victorian accents, but by switching out a few mellow decor pieces for those that make a statement, you’ll be able to embrace Halloween in a classy way throughout your entire home.
Primark Wednesday Decor
The Primark collection has some stunning pieces at an affordable price point. With primarily monochrome home accessories, it’s a perfect nod to the classy, melancholic colour palette of Tim Burton’s Wednesday.
The heart. The frills. The quote. This cushion just screams something you’d find in Wednesday and Enid’s dorm room.
I love items like this that are both functional and beautiful, too. Dim the lights and create a spooky ambience.
This tumbler is absolutely stunning. Whether you use it as a piece of decor or to host your Halloween party, it's spooky season - but make it aesthetic.
Swap out your dried flowers or regular faux eucalyptus for something more gothic. It’s often the little touches that make the biggest difference.
Make a statement with this iconic LED pumpkin light. The purple colour has a subtle nod to Wednesday.
This black disco pumpkin from Primark feels straight out of the iconic ball scene in Wednesday season one.
Dunelm Wednesday Decor
Dunlem’s Halloween edit is simply a must. It’s quirky. It’s classy. The perfect balance that just screams Wednesday. The pieces are simply adorable – in typical Enid-meets-Wednesday style. You won’t be able to resist.
Turn off the lights and let these flickering candles help create an eerie, dark feel, perfect for those Halloween parties.
A fun, classy take on those traditional pumpkin home decor items. You can never have too many – and this one isn’t orange!
This just looks like it belongs in the spooky dungeon below Nevermore school. Add it to a bookshelf to give it that gothic, magical feel.
Who says you can’t decorate every room in the house for Halloween? This duvet set means you can sleep in style, too.
Swap out your regular sofa cushions for something with a magical vibe like this.
Next Wednesday Decor
The Halloween range from Next is where spooky season meets sophistication. Their modernised pieces mean nostalgic Halloween decor looks good in every home, without feeling tacky.
Traditional bat decor, except make it sophisticated. These wicker-style wall hangings look so good you’ll want to have them up all year round.
Whether you display them on your coffee table, dining table, or dotted around your home, they'll make the perfect addition to a centrepiece.
A classy nod towards the (in)famous stripes we see throughout the Wednesday series. From the Nevermore school uniform to Pugsley’s iconic wardrobe, you can’t go wrong with Addams stripes.
Decorate your hallway with this spooktacular doormat. The adorable quote leans into Enid’s sarcastic quips.
Adorn your mantlepiece with these black and purple LED bat lights or drape them on a shelf to give it a Halloween spruce.
With its elegant, potion-bottle-inspired design and glorious pumpkin spice scent, your home will smell like nothing but Halloween.
So, whether you go all out for Halloween like me or prefer a subtle, classy nod here or there, channelling Wednesday has never been simpler. This spooky season, I’ll be channelling my inner Wednesday in every room of the house - care to join me?
