This Halloween, stand out from your neighbors by putting super crafty decorations on display! We’ve compiled a list of creative DIY ideas you won’t want to miss. Regardless of where you plan to decorate, we have plenty of spooky setups to inspire you!
Festive Front Porch
Welcome trick-or-treaters with painted pumpkins instead of traditional carved ones. Arrange them on your front porch over a bold black-and-white striped or bright orange outdoor rug, surrounded by warm lanterns. To top it off, place lighted twig trees on either side of your front door for a magical evening glow.
DIY Spiders & Webs
If spooky creatures are what you crave, visit a craft store for materials to make oversized spiders complete with googly eyes and pipe-cleaner legs. Pair them with giant cobwebs fashioned from sticks and yarn. Use your imagination to create a look that’s either super cute or truly terrifying!
Glam Fireplace Mantel
For your fireplace, choose a tight color palette to keep your decor looking pulled together. Incorporate metallic accents in copper, silver, or gold to create a chic, well-styled vignette. Hang a festive banner or garland across your mantelpiece to draw eye-level attention to the display.
Rustic Spellbooks & Potions
Aiming for a Hocus Pocus scene? Make your own antique spellbooks by wrapping hardcover books in faux distressed leather or craft paper. Pair them with old wine bottles transformed into potion vials, painted skulls, and brass candlesticks for a sophisticated, witchy display.
Mummy Front Door
Transform your front door or outdoor planters into mummies using white crepe paper or gauze wrapping. Add giant googly eyes or felt cutouts to give your mummy a playful, comical appearance that kids in the neighborhood will love.
Pumpkin Black Cats
Turn stacked pumpkins into festive black cats! Paint your pumpkins with a matte black coat, add pointy felt ears, and use pipe cleaners for whiskers. Cut a small triangle from felt for the nose and draw on cat eyes with a paint pen—don’t forget to paint the stem, too!
Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year at Pro Painters! If you find yourself needing your deck cleaned or the front of your house touched up before visitors arrive, let us know. We specialize in Houston exterior painting, pressure washing, and deck restoration. As your trusted Houston painting company, we’re always ready to lend a hand—contact us today for a free quote!
