Gone are the days of inflatables and phony styrofoam gravestones; in 2025, Halloween decor can be chic. With a bit of planning, consideration, and clever shopping, you can transform the inside and outdoors of your home. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend certainly understood the assignment.
The couple's Beverly Hills home is known for its organic modern style and large windows that flood the property with light, but in October, it becomes a haunted house. In 2023, they enlisted professional help for their stunning outdoor Halloween decor. Chrissy and John worked with the agency Marketing Studio LA to create the seasonal display of dreams - and it's full of lessons we can all apply at home.
Their design works with the landscaping to create Halloween decor that is equally spooky and chic. They positioned collections of orange pumpkins and gourds around their hedging, filling in the centers with 15-foot-tall skeleton statues. These designs are beautifully striking against the blue skies and palm trees of Los Angeles.
So, what's the secret to making your backyard look equally amazing? Experts say it all starts with planning, hence how working with a professional agency, like John and Chrissy would be helpful. Luckily, planning is achievable with any budget.
Max Wilson, professional organizer at Pocket, explains: 'Halloween prep should feel fun, not frantic. The biggest mistake people make is jumping straight into decorating without reviewing what they already have. That’s how you end up overwhelmed, with broken items mixed in with the good ones or buying duplicates you didn’t need.'
Recreate Chrissy and John's Look at Home
If you want the natural seasonal look of pumpkins and gourds without the risk of local squirrels imbibing, these reusable ones are a great choice. They can be reused every year to save money in the long term.
These leafy lights are a beautiful choice for adding some seasonal flair to your front door. It is an especially welcome contrast on a modern home.
Though not everyone will install a 15 foot skeleton like Legend and Teigen, everyone can incorporate a bit of creepy style into their home this season with this design. It looks especially chic on a black front door.
He advises: 'Before you even think about decorating, take a moment to gather all your Halloween decorations in one place, whether they’ve been tucked away in the attic, shoved in the garage, or buried under the stairs. Then go through everything item by item. Ask yourself: Is this still in good condition? Do I actually like it? Will I use it this year? You’ll likely find broken lights, outdated props or things you’ve simply outgrown. Set those aside in a donate-or-discard box straight away.' Good Halloween decor storge can help to get ahead of this issue before it begins.
Max explains: 'Editing your collection first makes the whole decorating process quicker and more enjoyable. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by bins of stuff, you’re working only with the pieces you love and actually want to put on display.'
As John and Chrissy's stunning Halloween decor buys demonstrate, it's not about the number of decorations, but the way they work together to create an impact. Again, this means editing is your best friend.
'Once you've sorted through your Halloween decorations, stick to using only the items you truly love or that actually fit the vibe you're going for this year,' Max recommends. 'If something didn’t make the cut this time, ask yourself why and consider adding it to the discard box rather than packing it away again.'
Seasonal displays are a beautiful way to celebrate your home. When they are designed with intention and love, it always shines through.
