Tasteful Halloween Porch Décor That Is Subtly Spooky
If Halloween's fake skeletons or orange-and-white decorations don't speak to your home's aesthetic, take a more elevated approach. Armed with metal lanterns, rattan wreaths, glass candleholders, and more, you can decorate your porch with the ethos of the holiday in mind—and without dropping your usual design standards. Keep reading for tasteful ways to prepare the front of your home for a (stylish) night of trick-or-treating.
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Pottery Barn
Who says wreaths are winter accessories only? This one, which comes with a garland set, is made from rattan branches, plastic, black fabric, and glitter—and incorporates LED lights and small bat figurines to add a touch of Halloween fun.
Shop Now: Pottery Barn Pre-Lit Black Glitter Branch Wreath and Garland with Bats, $59, potterybarn.com.
Artoid Mode
Switch out your usual front door mat with this simple, festive piece so you can let trick-or-treaters know they're at the right place.
Shop Now: Artoid Mode Home Pumpkin Decorative Doormat, $15.99, amazon.com.
Pottery Barn
Go above and beyond the traditional jack-o-lantern with these sustainable candle holders—we love that they're handcrafted from blown recycled glass!
Shop Now: Pottery Barn Recycled Glass Pumpkin Cloche, from $19.50, potterybarn.com.
West Elm
What's a Halloween porch set-up without a little kitsch? Throw it back to those nights gathered around a ouija board with this welcome mat replica.
Shop Now: West Elm Halloween Spirit Board Doormat, $30, westelm.com.
Pottery Barn
Go big with this spooky life-size skeleton made from jute and plastic. You'll excite trick-or-treaters and liven up your seasonal outdoor station when you throw this theatrical piece into the mix.
Shop Now: Pottery Barn Life-Size Indoor/Outdoor Mr. Bones Skeleton, $99, potterybarn.com.
Grandin Road
Simple enough to place outdoors year round, this wooden "Welcome" sign is made of fir wood and painted orange, which means it's festive enough for Halloween.
Shop Now: Grandin Road Orange Check Welcome Sign, $159, grandinroad.com.
West Elm
You can place these chic bronze lanterns along your lawn or porch to direct guests towards the candy bowl. Bonus: They're super easy to pick up and move around.
Shop Now: West Elm Modern Metal Outdoor Lanterns, from $35, westelm.com.
Pottery Barn
These fake gourds look like the real thing, but they're actually hand-painted Styrofoam and plastic. Place these in or around your home and avoid cleaning up rotting pumpkin.
Shop Now: Pottery Barn Faux Pumpkins, from $16.50, potterybarn.com.
Grandinroad
You can't decorate for Halloween without throwing in some classic iconography—like ghosts. These standalone metal iterations can be arranged indoors or out, and are so easy to set up; their striped and gingham patterns give them a slightly rustic vibe.
Shop Now: Grandin Road Farmhouse Ghosts, $329 for three, grandinroad.com.
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