34 Creative Halloween Door Decorations to Make an Impression
From DIY wreaths to carved pumpkin ideas and everything in between.
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Halloween decor is all about fun and creativity, whether it's carving pumpkins, finding the right banner to display on your mantel or figuring out the best party setup to impress your children. There are a slew of inexpensive Halloween decorating ideas to make your home festive for the big day. But while you might be focused on your home's interior, your exterior is just as important. Curious about the best place to start? You can't go wrong with an eye-catching front door. Click through for a range of scary and stylish Halloween door decorations to make an impression this year. You'll find the perfect idea for your front door, from subdued decorations to over-the-top arrangements to show off your crafty side.
Spider Egg Wreath
Create a spider egg wreath, which is the perfect Halloween craft for kids. Attach spray-painted plastic spiders and Styrofoam balls to a twig wreath form, then cover the wreath in gauzy spiderweb material to finish the look.
Halloween Witch Wreath
Go for a spooky front porch with this witch wreath from our friends at Country Living that's crafted of glossy black ribbon. To make, cut 150 6-inch-long strips of 2-inch-wide black grosgrain ribbon. Fold the strips in half and attach them to a 16-inch foam wreath form with straight pins, layering them on top of each other to create a ruffle effect. Cut out a silhouette of a witch from black kraft paper. Attach it to the center of a 16-inch round clear piece of acrylic with double-sided tape. Hot-glue the edges of the acrylic round to the back of the wreath form. Finish with a bow with long tails.
Apples Galore
Fill a few crates with poison apples (don't forget the witch legs) and wait for your visitors to be scared out of their minds.
Broomstick Decor
If you're under a time crunch this year, deck your door out in an assortment of broomsticks. Mix a few outdoor brooms, right sides up, with a pair of "witches brooms" to finish the festive look.
Googly Eyes Door Decor
When in doubt, rely on googly eyes to amp up your Halloween decor. Place them on your front door and in planters for a fun and festive look.
Halloween Crow Wreath
One look at this scary crow wreath, and your guests are guaranteed to be frightened. Create the look by spraying a grapevine wreath with matte black paint. Attach cardboard crows to it and use a checkered ribbon to hang your creation.
Skull Lights
Frame your front door with string lights, featuring paper lanterns transformed into mini skulls. All you need is a bit of Mod Podge to apply black construction paper to the lanterns.
Witch Pumpkin
Don't worry if you're unable to snag a green heirloom pumpkin. For a similar look, paint an orange pumpkin in a muted green shade. Give it more visual appeal by adding hair made from twigs, a parsnip nose, and of course, a witch's hat.
The Hand That Greets You Wreath
Suspend a moss-covered wreath form from a fake skeleton hand and suspend from your front door with a black ribbon for an elegantly understated spooky decoration.
No-Frills Pumpkins
If your home's exterior already boasts a standout hue and lush greenery, keep your Halloween decor simple. No-frills pumpkins on either side of your steps will do the trick.
Pumpkin Stacks
You can't go wrong with eye-catching stacks of pumpkins and a complementary gold wreath.
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Cloaked Skeleton
Place a cloaked skeleton at your door and see how many trick-or-treaters will be brave enough to knock.
LED Pumpkins
Illuminate your entryway with a set of adorable LED pumpkins that'll keep all eyes on your home this Halloween.
Keep Out Cardboard Planks
Turn your home's entrance into a graveyard—the perfect project for dedicated Halloween enthusiasts. Add a "Keep Out" sign on cardboard slats, place cobwebs all over your door, hang a ghost, position a few gravestones on your steps, and you're ready to celebrate.
Witch Broomstick Door Decor
If you're partial to witch costumes, stay on theme by decorating your front door with one. Make even more of an impact by adding a few broomsticks to the arrangement.
Snake Wreath
Your neighbors will get a kick out of this snake wreath, which is simple enough to make all on your own. Just glue a variety of plastic snakes directly onto a wreath form made of twigs to achieve the look.
Vinyl Witch Door Decal
With a bit of black matte vinyl from the fabric store and a printable witch template, you can have your door Halloween ready in no time.
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Jack-O'-Lantern Door
If you're pressed for time, go for a jack-o-lantern door. Begin by using masking tape to hang orange gift wrapping paper. Then, enhance the look by cutting an eye, nose, and mouth from gold paper. You can finish the look by adding tree branches, pumpkins, cabbages, and faux crows.
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Seasonal Wreath
For a door that's already a conversation-starter, go for a floral wreath that works well past Halloween. Place a pumpkin on the floor next to pretty potted florals to round out your Halloween set-up.
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Florals and Pumpkins
Creepy Halloween decor isn't for everyone. If you fall into this category, settle for a mix of colorful florals and pumpkins to celebrate the holiday in style.
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Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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