30 Best Halloween Porch Decorations for a Spooky First Impression
Trick or treaters, beware.
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If you're counting down the days until Halloween, you aren't alone! There's so much frightening fun to be had, from watching your favorite scary movies to picking the perfect family Halloween costume, to decorating your house for the big day. So, to help you set the spooky mood, we've created this list of Halloween porch decorations–so you can create your own personal haunted house this October. Get ready to prepare... if you dare!
When it comes to your outdoor Halloween decorations, you can opt to keep your outdoor entryway festively cute, make it downright creepy, or take some inspiration from Ree Drummond. Her ideal Halloween décor: "I like to add something spooky while still keeping everything pretty and bright," she says. You'll find a little bit of everything on this list so you can mix and match to suit your spooky spirit.
Make your friends, family, neighbors, and trick-or-treaters do a double-take (if they're brave enough!) with DIY Halloween door decorations like wicked wreaths, light-up ghosts, and pumpkin decorations. There's even some Halloween window decorations to take inspo from. And if you really want to impress, go for a Halloween inflatable. Take a look at these ideas, and soon enough, you'll be the proud owner of the spookiest house on the street.
Try these ideas for a hauntingly good time:
Giant Spooky Face Door
You can easily create your own Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas if you have a white door. You can use simple black construction paper if you're only putting it up for a day or two or use black vinyl to make it last longer.
Halloween Garland
Why stop at one type of garland when you can go all out with this festive and fun display? Mixing different shades of orange with fun shapes and sayings to really bring it alive.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Faux Cement Skull Planters
Picture these spooky planters framing your door! You can fill them with faux plants to save you some trouble or go with some hardy fall flowers in autumnal shades.
Get the tutorial at It's Always Autumn.
Cute Halloween Candy & Ghost Décor
You don't have to go super spooky to get in the spirit. Giant pieces of candy and cute ghosts framing your front door will be festive and fun without scaring anyone.
Get the tutorial at Sugar and Cloth.
Keep Out Door
If you want to imply there's something super spooky behind your door, give all guests a fun warning! This is actually really easy to assemble. It's made with cardboard pieces and paint.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
Halloween Balloons
We think this idea is so cute we could burst! Add a unique touch of whimsy to your porch décor with Halloween-themed balloons. Blow them up then dress them to your heart's desire by drawing faces and phrases or adding bat wings!
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Spiderweb Doormat
This idea has definitely caught us in its web... get it? Decorate your own creepy, crawly doormat with white fabric paint. It's just as easy as it is eerie.
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
Spooky Decorated Planters
Even the planters that sit on your porch year-round can get in on the spooky spirit! There's several ideas here: Wrap the pots in crime scene tape or decorate them with Halloween knickknacks like skull figurines, gauze, and chains.
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
Grinning Jack-o-Lantern Candy Holder
Any trick-or-treaters who visit your house will be greeted with less scares and more sweets thanks to this super nifty (and super gourd looking) candy holder!
Get the tutorial at Dream A Little Bigger.
Halloween Character Luminaries
Ghosts and Frankenstein and Dracula, oh my! Turn your favorite faces of Halloween into the cutest lanterns with just a few simple steps and some tea lights. This one also doubles as Halloween crafts for kids.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Floating Witch Hats
This idea is absolutely bewitching, if we do say so ourselves! Easily hang witch hats with fishing line and tacks to enchant your front porch this Halloween. You can even make them light up for some extra magic!
Get the tutorial at R&R at Home.
Giant Spider and Spider Web
There's nothing creepier than a giant spider! All you'll need to quickly weave this DIY web is some rope and this easy tutorial.
Get the tutorial at Decor Hint.
Life-Size Skeletons
Skeletons are a great way to have some bone-chilling fun with your outdoor décor. Dress them up and prop them on your porch chairs to greet your trick-or-treaters this year.
See more at Life Love Larson.
Jack-O'-Lanterns
What could be more classically Halloween than displaying jack-o'-lanterns on your porch? Carve a spooky face into your pumpkin and place a candle inside to light the night on All Hallows' Eve.
Get the tutorial at Homes To Love.
Flying Bats
This front door décor is just batty! To recreate the look, grab a pack of bat cutouts (or make your own), and strategically secure the creatures to your door. You can offset the spookiness with some pretty pastel pumpkins.
Get the tutorial at Modern Glam.
Neutral Jack-O'-Lanterns
If you're going for less chilling and more chic this Halloween, put a twist on the classic jack-o'-lantern with some faux pumpkins and a can of white spray paint. We're also loving the lined staircase look!
See more at Liz Marie.
Glowing Ghosts
Lead trick-or-treaters right to your doorstep with these un-boo-lievably cute light-up ghosts. It's an easy craft that should take less than an hour to complete!
Get the tutorial at Thrift Diving.
Trees with Ravens
We're taking inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem "The Raven" with this one. Gather sticks and branches to DIY your own trees, then add a few store-bought raven figurines to finish it off.
See more at Create Craft Love.
'Boo' Sign
It's not Halloween without a boo or two. Make porch signs with paint and old wood to add festive fun to your outdoor space this October.
Get the tutorial at Olivia Ohern.
Halloween Pillows
Don't forget to dress up your outdoor seating area for the holiday, too! Throw a few Halloween pillows on your benches or chairs for a fabulously frightening final touch.
See more at Design Dazzle.
Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.
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