The best Halloween decor you can buy online right now

Halloween is going to look quite a bit different this year. The coronavirus pandemic has put the kibosh on costume parades and doortodoor candy hunts in many communities across the nation.

In fact, according to the latest research from Morning Consult, 47% of families will be canceling their usual holiday parties altogether this season, and that includes Halloween celebrations.

While your annual Halloween bash might be postponed to 2021, you can still bring the spooky vibes in a number of other ways. We fully endorse stocking up on all your favorite funsize candy and planning a scary movie marathon. But there’s no better way to bring the spirit of All Hallows Eve to your home than by decorating.

To help you in this frightening endeavor, we’ve gathered a whole host of festive and stylish ( and weird) items. No tacky decorations here! Just seasonal accessories that’ll stand the test of time and can get you and your family into the bonechilling Halloween mood this year. After all, you need a break from the reallife scares of 2020, right?

Outdoor decor

Ana Cummings of the eponymous design firm recommends maximizing your Halloween decor by placing it where it’ll get the most attention.

“I like to decorate the pathway and garden beds that lead up to my house, especially with gravestones and hands and bones sticking out of the dirt,” she says.

Check out these faux headstones ($ 49+, Etsy) made out of styrofoam and painted to resemble the real deal. Stick these skeleton hands ($ 11.99, Target) in your front lawn. We also love the look of luminary bags ($ 6.99, Spirit Halloween Headquarters) lining an entryway.

Skull planters

Continue your decor efforts in hightraffic spots just inside your door, such as the foyer, a hall table, or in the family room. These skulls planters ($ 8 each, Lowe’s) are ideal picks since you don’t have to fuss over the lowmaintenance succulent plants they hold. Instead, you’ll be left with lots of extra time to cook up some Halloween treats.

Ghost doormat

How smart is this spectral door mat ($ 39, Pottery Barn)? Just step on it, and it’ll stay lit for up to 20 seconds, allowing you time to drop your bags and find your keys. Plus the allnatural coir material is genius for trapping dirt. And it’s moldand mildewresistant.

Plaid pumpkin throw pillow

Gingham is one of the most endearing fabric designs, so make this blocky pattern a part of your throw pillow collection. This soft pick pairs nicely with solid accessories in similar shades, and the cover removes easily for spot cleaning ($ 35, Bed Bath & Beyond).

Serving tray

There’s something chic yet gothic about this gold mirrored tray ($ 29.99, World Market) that makes it an ideal piece to incorporate into your decor during October. Place it on a coffee table with your favorite woodsy scented candle, or pile it up with baked goods to serve your family while watching a movie on Halloween night. We also love this tray ($ 39, Society6) featuring illustrations of bats, cobwebs, and other quintessential Halloween images.