All Hallows’ Eve, Samhain, the Monster Mash… however you refer to the annual spooky celebration, during which the veil between the physical and metaphysical world is as thin as can be (well, supposedly anyway), Halloween is a time to delight in the uncanny.
But if Halloween is the only time of year during which you let your inner witch shine, you may need assistance on the décor front.
But before you roll your eyes and mutter something about plastic skeletons and pumpkin-scented chaos, let me reassure you: this isn’t about slapping googly eyes on your succulents or sticking a bloodied hand out of your letterbox. No, dear reader, this is haute haunt couture. Think candlelit glamour, not haunted house horror.
Halloween has long since shed its suburban-America, candy-corn roots. Contemporarily, it’s feeling less like trick or treat, and more like Gothic maximalism meets Soho House.
From Catholic imagery à la Buffy the Vampire Slayer to celestial touches straight out of Bewitched, there’s a new appetite for sophisticated spook. And if you've been binge-watching Wednesday on Netflix (guilty), you'll know that morbidly stylish is very much in.
My credentials? Well, I recently went to Salem, Massachusetts to fulfil all of my witchy obsessions and came away very inspired for Halloween 2025.
I’ve spent the past month or so stalking interiors sites, and the findings are, frankly, bewitching. Marble skulls, glass pumpkins and taper candles in serpentine holders are blurring the line between Halloween and high art. If you’re not considering an antique candelabra for your October dining setup, then what are we even doing here?
Whether you're drawn to the mysticism of Dia de los Muertos, want to dabble in dark academia, or you're simply after a more refined alternative to inflatable ghouls, I’ve rounded up the best of the best in luxurious Halloween décor. Spooky season should be chic, not sticky.
So, light your Diptyque Feu de Bois, pour yourself a blood-red Negroni, and read on. Your haunted home transformation starts here.
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Rockett St George Gemini Snake Candelabra
Just like a Gemini, this stoneware candelabra is incredibly versatile. Pop black or red pillar candles atop it during spooky season, and switch them out for bright pink and yellow hues during sunnier months.
Buy now £45.00, Rockett St George
Sostrene Grene Taper Candles 19cm, 10 pcs
Adorn your terrifying candelabra with these value-for-money black taper candles from Sostrene Grene – just £4 for 10. A screamingly good bargains.
Buy now £4.00, Sostrene Grene
Kah Tequila Reposado, 70cl
Drinkable decor? Don’t mind if we do. Kah Tequila Reposado is housed in a hand-crafted vessel that pays homage to Dia de los Muertos. The 100 per cent agave tequila is full-bodied and intense – perfect for taking to any Halloween party.
Buy now £65.00, F&M
Dibor Set of 5 Green Apothecary Jars
Whether used to house dried blooms or homemade cocktails, these dark green apothecary jars from Dibor needn’t be for Halloween use only. During a less spooky time of year, pop colourful, lively florals inside for understated, decorative ease.
Buy now £25.00, Dibor
Not Another One The Femur Bone Table Candle
A rather fascinating niche that this seller at Holly & Co has carved out, Not Another One specialises in realistic bone-shaped candles. From tapered options to this extra-large femur, these flames will help to create a crypt-like atmosphere at your Halloween bash.
Buy now £39.95, Holly & Co
Lights4Fun Light Up Spider Web Halloween Decoration
A playful addition to your outdoor space this Halloween, this illuminated spider web decoration will keep things cosy yet spooky all season long. Far from flimsy, it’s an impressive 2.5 metres long and made from sturdy, bendable wire that can be stretched up to 1.5 metres in width.
Buy now £27.99, Lights4Fun
StyleSparkle Autumnal Dried Flowers
Customise your dried autumnal blooms with the help of StyleSparkle’s bustling selection on Etsy – which ranges from Pinion Grass and Straw Flower to orange oat and flax.
Buy now £1.25, Etsy
Lights4Fun 90cm Skeleton LED Halloween Decoration
If it’s chic Halloween decs you want, it’s exactly what you’ll get over at Lights4Fun. Damien the Skeleton comes pre-lit with 300 micro LEDs and is made of gleaming white, weather-resistant plastic. Perfect for adding flare and scare to your ‘do.
Buy now £44.99, Lights4Fun
The Blackened Teeth Remember Death's Awaiting Thee - Wall Plaque
From the home of baroque-inspired gothic interiors comes this Memento Mori wall plaque, which is part of the Danse Macabre collection. It’s crafted from a durable black resin and hand-finished with gold detailing.
Buy now £35.00, The Blackened Teeth
Rocket St George Beautiful Black Heart Star Hanging Ornament
Inspired by Catholic motifs, this dramatic hanging ornament makes for stunning gothic-inspired décor no matter the season.
Buy now £30.00, Rocket St George
John Lewis Halloween Pumpkin & Squash Stoneware Bowl, 18cm
More autumnal than Halloween-centric, this pumpkin and squash-adorned stoneware bowl from John Lewis will nevertheless add some October-themed pzazz to your party.
Buy now £9.00, John Lewis
Anthropologie Swirl Glass Pumpkin
I’d be remiss not to include one of Anthropologie’s premium glass pumpkins in this luxe spooky season décor round-up
Buy now £46.00, Anthropologie
RustyPumpkinCrafts Halloween Potion Bottles
Fabulously gothic, these Victorian apothecary bottles come with eerie, poison-alerting labels to ward off thirsty souls. Plus, this seller always includes an extra free gift in your order. Winner.
Buy now £23.36, Etsy
Ginger Ray Twigs and Berry Decorative Halloween Garland
Add some oomph to your centrepiece with Ginger Ray’s Halloween garland, which features oodles of greyscale twigs and berries.
Buy now £19.99, Ginger Ray
Kettle of Fish Designs Halloween Skull Bunting Paper Garland
Simple but effective, a small spooky garland goes a long way at any Halloween party. I love the dramatic anatomical illustrations, and the fact that each of the skulls are slightly different.
Buy now £19.85
Dunelm Light Up Spotty Paper Star Hanging Decoration
Though technically marketed as a Christmas decoration, this black and white dotty paper star reminded me of The Nightmare Before Christmas – a decidedly Halloween-centric film. Rather handily, it comes with a built-in light that casts a warm glow.
Buy now £8.00, Dunelm
Flying Tiger Skeleton Hand Cup
Fill these cups with deep red wine to give your Halloween bash an intrinsically Vampiric feel. They’re made from plastic, so you don’t need to worry about them smashing. You can even use them to serve snacks and sweets.
Buy now £2.00, Flying Tiger
Argos Home Halloween Dragon Skull Decoration
One for dragon-fuelled Romantasy lovers, this terrifyingly brilliant skull decoration is sure to spook.
Buy now £12.00, Argos
Eambrite Halloween Decorations Indoor, Black Tree with Orange Purple Bi-Colour LED Lights
This set of dual tree lights will add some depth to your Halloween party set-up, offering a source of ambient light alongside subtly scary aesthetics.
Buy now £14.44, Amazon
Argos Home Light Up Leaf Autumn and Halloween Garland
Bring the outside in with the help of this realistic autumnal garland, which is strung with 20 warm LED lights. They’re battery-powered for ease (with batteries included) and have a handy timer feature, too.
Buy now £8.00, Argos
NataliasMagicCraft Lilith Roe Deer Skull Candelabra: Handcrafted Gothic Altar Decor
An option for wannabe Wiccans, this ornate deer skull candelabra has been handcrafted with the utmost care, attention and magic. Available in a myriad of different cosmic designs, it’s said to offer a fierce tribute to Lilith. Perfect for summoning spells on All Hallows Eve.
Buy now £132.00, Etsy
Black Spider Web Halloween Table Runner
Whether you’re hosting an intimate Halloween dinner party or setting-up a drinks table for an all-out bash, this spider web table runner will add a chic touch to your tablescape.
Buy now £14.95, NOTHS
Emma Bridgewater Halloween Toast Large Enamel Cooking Pot
Though not pumpkin-shaped, this cauldron-esque cooking pot from Emma Bridgewater is suitably autumnal. Crafted from porcelain enamel with two extra-large handles on either side, the lidded cooking pot is larger than its pumpkin counterparts and is brilliant for cooking up hearty stews and warming winter meals.
Buy now £55.00, Emma Bridgewater
