46 Classic Halloween Decorating Ideas

classic halloween decorating ideas

There are many styles to decorate for Halloween: vintage, modern, minimalist, rustic and many others but what about classics? Classic decor never goes out of style and you may use it year after year, this is the main advantage. Classic style here means a combination of orange and black, a lot of pumpkins, funny faces, witch hats and candies, and such decorating is great both for adult and kid parties.

A bright Halloween front porch with crazy carved and painted pumpkins, a paper skeleton, bright tassel garlands and a black cat.

A bright Halloween front porch with crazy carved and painted pumpkins, a paper skeleton, bright tassel garlands and a black cat.

A chic classic Halloween porch with black trees with bats, a spider wreath, white, orange and gold pumpkins and lanterns.

A chic classic Halloween porch with black trees with bats, a spider wreath, white, orange and gold pumpkins and lanterns.

A chic dessert table with lots of bats around, gold bugs on the wall and copper mugs is ideal for Halloween.

A chic dessert table with lots of bats around, gold bugs on the wall and copper mugs is ideal for Halloween.

A classic black and white Halloween porch with pumpkins, scary heads, spiders and spider web.

A classic black and white Halloween porch with pumpkins, scary heads, spiders and spider web.

A classic front porch with bats, lots of bright pumpkins, hat, candle lanterns and a bold fall wreath.

A classic front porch with bats, lots of bright pumpkins, hat, candle lanterns and a bold fall wreath.

A classic Halloween dessert table with a whimsy black tablecloth, spiders, a black pumpkin and pillar candles.

A classic Halloween dessert table with a whimsy black tablecloth, spiders, a black pumpkin and pillar candles.

A classic Halloween entryway with printed and orange textiles, bats, web and a witch hat and shoes.

A classic Halloween entryway with printed and orange textiles, bats, web and a witch hat and shoes.

A classic Halloween fireplace with a bug bunting, orange pumpkins, black bottles with black candles and some painted pumpkins.

A classic Halloween fireplace with a bug bunting, orange pumpkins, black bottles with black candles and some painted pumpkins.

A classic Halloween fireplace with orange, black and white pumpkins, letters and candles is chic.

A classic Halloween fireplace with orange, black and white pumpkins, letters and candles is chic.

A classic Halloween mantel with lights, black and orange candles, black and white pumpkins, a printed bunting and spiders.

A classic Halloween mantel with lights, black and orange candles, black and white pumpkins, a printed bunting and spiders.

Concentrate on black decor adding whites or orange items to it to make it timeless. Adding gold and other metallics to the decor will make it more elegant and chic, and that can be anything, from candleholders to spiders and skeletons. Go for stacks of black, orange and neutral pumpkins, bring in black bats and faux blackbirds, style your spaces with skeletons, skulls, spiders and spider webs, witch legs, hats, boots and cauldrons, various jack-o-lanterns. Style not only indoors but also outdoors rocking the same color scheme and details. Here are some ideas for decorating your home indoors and outdoors in classic style. Check these ideas out and find some inspiration for yourself!

A classic Halloween porch with a ghost, lights on mini trees, potted blooms, black fabric and giant spiders plus pumpkins.

A classic Halloween porch with a ghost, lights on mini trees, potted blooms, black fabric and giant spiders plus pumpkins.

A classic Halloween porch with pumpkins and a vine wreath with bats and branches is spooky and cool.

A classic Halloween porch with pumpkins and a vine wreath with bats and branches is spooky and cool.

A classic Halloween stand with bright beads, orange pumpkins, candle lanterns and wooden signs with Hallowene prints.

A classic Halloween stand with bright beads, orange pumpkins, candle lanterns and wooden signs with Hallowene prints.

A classic Halloween table setting with bats on branches, black pumpkins and a painted orange one, a black tablecloth.

A classic Halloween table setting with bats on branches, black pumpkins and a painted orange one, a black tablecloth.

A classic Halloween tablescape with black roses, skulls, eyeballs, bugs, pillar candles and black and white porcelain.

A classic Halloween tablescape with black roses, skulls, eyeballs, bugs, pillar candles and black and white porcelain.

A classic rustic Halloween fireplace with grey bats, orange and grey candles, pumpkins and fall leaves.

A classic rustic Halloween fireplace with grey bats, orange and grey candles, pumpkins and fall leaves.

A classic rustic Halloween porch with corn husks, pumpkins, blackbirds looks scary yet not too much.

A classic rustic Halloween porch with corn husks, pumpkins, blackbirds looks scary yet not too much.

A classy Halloween fireplace with black eyed balls, black bats, ghosts and jack-o-lanterns.

A classy Halloween fireplace with black eyed balls, black bats, ghosts and jack-o-lanterns.

A colorful Halloween front porch with orange pumpkins, candles, a feather wreath and candle lanterns.

A colorful Halloween front porch with orange pumpkins, candles, a feather wreath and candle lanterns.

A gilded skeleton in a witch hat, metallic pumpkins are elegant and classic decorations for Halloween.

A gilded skeleton in a witch hat, metallic pumpkins are elegant and classic decorations for Halloween.

A stylish Halloween front porch with orange pumpkins, bats, web and bright potted flowers.

A stylish Halloween front porch with orange pumpkins, bats, web and bright potted flowers.

A stylish Halloween front porch with witch legs, witch hats, orange pumpkins and blooms.

A stylish Halloween front porch with witch legs, witch hats, orange pumpkins and blooms.

A stylish Halloween porch with stacked pumpkins and a black one, a paper bunting and some bright flowers.

A stylish Halloween porch with stacked pumpkins and a black one, a paper bunting and some bright flowers.

A stylish rustic Halloween mantel with black balloons, a bat bunting, lots of pumpkins, a skeleton and blooms.

A stylish rustic Halloween mantel with black balloons, a bat bunting, lots of pumpkins, a skeleton and blooms.

An elegant black and white Halloween porch with a skull wreath, a skeleton, a web candle lantern and some white blooms.

An elegant black and white Halloween porch with a skull wreath, a skeleton, a web candle lantern and some white blooms.

An elegant Halloween centerpiece of skulls, bones, candles, moss and elegant gilded candleholders.

An elegant Halloween centerpiece of skulls, bones, candles, moss and elegant gilded candleholders.

Chic black, white and orange mantel styling with bats, a bright bunting, Halloween signs and pumpkin stacks.

Chic black, white and orange mantel styling with bats, a bright bunting, Halloween signs and pumpkin stacks.

Chic Halloween decor with bats, pumpkins, candles, a skull and some fog is a mistical decor idea.

Chic Halloween decor with bats, pumpkins, candles, a skull and some fog is a mistical decor idea.

Classic black and white Halloween decor with bats, black and white pumpkins, a skeleton and a cool sign.

Classic black and white Halloween decor with bats, black and white pumpkins, a skeleton and a cool sign.

Classic black and white Halloween fireplace decor with paper doilies, fake birds, candle lanterns, a bunting and a mini tree.

Classic black and white Halloween fireplace decor with paper doilies, fake birds, candle lanterns, a bunting and a mini tree.

Classic black Jack-o-lanterns with candles inside are a timeless decor idea for Halloween.

Classic black Jack-o-lanterns with candles inside are a timeless decor idea for Halloween.

Classic bright Halloween styling with fun plates, candy corn in a bowl and a large orange and black balloon garland.

Classic bright Halloween styling with fun plates, candy corn in a bowl and a large orange and black balloon garland.

Classic Halloween decor with a skeleton, a crocheted pumpkin pie garland, pumpkins, candles and beads is lovely.

Classic Halloween decor with a skeleton, a crocheted pumpkin pie garland, pumpkins, candles and beads is lovely.

Classic Halloween decor with bats, pumpkins and a Halloween tree with favors hanging on it.

Classic Halloween decor with bats, pumpkins and a Halloween tree with favors hanging on it.

Classic Halloween decor with porcelain black, white and orange pumpkins and a mini wreath in the same colors.

Classic Halloween decor with porcelain black, white and orange pumpkins and a mini wreath in the same colors.

Classic monochromatic Halloween decor with black and white pumpkins, witch hats, black and white arrangements and lamps.

Classic monochromatic Halloween decor with black and white pumpkins, witch hats, black and white arrangements and lamps.

Mantel decor with black bats in cloches and blackbirds is a cool and classic idea to style for Halloween.

Mantel decor with black bats in cloches and blackbirds is a cool and classic idea to style for Halloween.

A bright classic Halloween terrace with lots of carved pumpkins, leaves, gourds, faux birds and Jack-o-lanterns.

A bright classic Halloween terrace with lots of carved pumpkins, leaves, gourds, faux birds and Jack-o-lanterns.

Classic Halloween front porch decorating with Jack-o-lanterns, corn husks, ghosts, fall leaves and pumpkins is chic.

Classic Halloween front porch decorating with Jack-o-lanterns, corn husks, ghosts, fall leaves and pumpkins is chic.

Fall stairs decor with pumpkins and beautiful carved jack-o-lanterns and faux leaves is a timeless idea.

Fall stairs decor with pumpkins and beautiful carved jack-o-lanterns and faux leaves is a timeless idea.

Cover your staircase with lovely carved jack-o-lanterns to illuminate the way and make it Halloween-like.

Cover your staircase with lovely carved jack-o-lanterns to illuminate the way and make it Halloween-like.

A dessert table style din chocolate brown and orange, with ghost balloons and bright napkins.

A dessert table style din chocolate brown and orange, with ghost balloons and bright napkins.

A candy corn stand with sweets for kids and faux blackbirds is great to treat your neighbors' kids.

A candy corn stand with sweets for kids and faux blackbirds is great to treat your neighbors' kids.

A bright orange candy table for Halloween, with lights, candles and a black card.

A bright orange candy table for Halloween, with lights, candles and a black card.

A glitter orange pumpkin with moss and paper witches is a cool decoration for the fall and Halloween.

A glitter orange pumpkin with moss and paper witches is a cool decoration for the fall and Halloween.

A drink cooler made of a pumpkin filled with ice will work not only for Halloween but also for the whole fall.

A drink cooler made of a pumpkin filled with ice will work not only for Halloween but also for the whole fall.