When planning Halloween decorations for indoor spaces, the kitchen isn't usually at the top of the list of rooms to decorate.
However, the kitchen is often one of the busiest areas in the home and is where many people spend most of their time, so getting creative with some festive Halloween decor ideas can make this functional space more fun and inviting in the run up to Halloween.
Featuring the best indoor Halloween decorations, from eye-catching Halloween table décor to easy seasonal decorations you can make with everyday kitchen items, our list of Halloween kitchen decor ideas will bring some cozy seasonal charm to your kitchen during the spooky season.
27 Halloween kitchen decoration ideas for a stylish and spooky space
No matter the size of your kitchen or the style of kitchen ideas, our Halloween kitchen decor ideas work for any design space. From beautiful wreaths to hang on your windows and walls to cozy candles and seasonal tableware, we'll show you how to transform your kitchen for Halloween.
Perfect Halloween dining table decor
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If you are planning a Halloween party, having a beautifully decorated Halloween table in your kitchen is a must.
In this elegant example by OKA, the table is decorated with charming fall flowers and leaves, woven pumpkin decorations, candles, and more. Whether you want to make your table or kitchen island feel more cozy or spooky, sprucing up the area with some Halloween decor will make your space more fun, festive, and special on Halloween.
You can also get creative with your table design and incorporate seasonal classics for fall table decor or Thanksgiving table decor. You can decorate with pumpkins or use vases with leaves and flowers. Or, if you prefer, you can change up your table design for each occasion. Choose what best suits your style and your space.
Below are some great items to choose from for your Halloween table, including some that will work for Halloween and beyond.
Pepo Twill Decorative Pumpkin – Natural
This beautiful natural pumpkin will add beautiful visual interest to your kitchen table at Halloween and is perfect for more subdued Halloween decor.
Plum False Cimicifuga Ramosa Leaves
Celebrate the natural beauty of the season with beautiful autumn leaves, perfect for enhancing your Halloween table with inviting natural colors and textures.
Farmhouse Pottery Farmers Gingham Tablecloth
This gingham tablecloth has a timeless design, but its beautiful black finish will add an extra edge to your dining table come fall or Halloween season.
Kate Aspen Rustic Pumpkin Place Card Holder
Perfect for fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving parties, these adorable pumpkin place card holders will add fantastic seasonal charm to your table.
Basic Satin Black Napkin Rings
Inspired by the design of a cuff bracelet, these brass web napkin rings will add a subtle yet edgy touch to your Halloween table. Also available in polished brass, match with CB2 Crinkle Napkins.
Alice Black Taper Candle Holder
These classic candle holders are great for Halloween or any time of the year, bringing glamorous glow and sculptural decor to your space. Buy them as a set or individually.
Replace the dishes
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Gone are the days when Halloween decorations were all about fake spiders, skeletons, ghosts and evil spirits. If you want to celebrate the season with a new collection of tableware, there are plenty of stylish designs to add a cozy seasonal touch to your kitchen.
From simpler, more refined, and more durable dish designs, like the below picks from CB2's more modern Halloween decor collection, to more colorful, fun pieces you can use and enjoy year after year, like these from Anthropologie's Best Buy, our new dishware selections will enhance your seasonal meals and dining experiences.
Hyacinth Black Dinnerware Set
With an eye-catching lustrous polished finish, this beautiful black dinnerware collection consists of a soup bowl, pasta bowl, dinner plate, salad plate and coffee mug. Each piece can be purchased separately or as a set.
This smoked tapered drinkware features a long, delicate stem that is simply beautiful and is handcrafted from smoked grey crystal glass.
Lush Brushed Gold 20-Piece Flatware Set
Elevate the everyday and ordinary with this beautiful brushed gold dinnerware set that is sure to add a striking sparkle to your table.
Nathalie Lete's dessert plate
Natalie Lete Juice Glass
Spice up your dinner set with these colorful Halloween design glasses – perfect for fall too.
Sip a delicious pumpkin latte from this pumpkin-shaped mug. Available in black or white, this mug is a handy item that's perfect for sipping during the fall and winter.
Update your everyday kitchenware with seasonal designs
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Transform ordinary kitchen items into something special just in time for Halloween. From dish towels to potholders to cookware, a few practical and stylish new seasonal designs will completely transform the feel of your space.
We're big fans of Le Creuset's fall cookware line and think that their colorful cookware designs bring beautiful personality to your kitchen for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and more, all while offering some of the best cast iron cookware on the market.
Swap out your ordinary dish towels for these colorful pumpkin designs and brighten up your kitchen space with an eye-catching seasonal accent.
Now is the season for Halloween themed potholders in a variety of colors to brighten up your kitchen.
Gourd-shaped stoneware salt and pepper shakers
Add a festive touch to your kitchen table with handmade gourd-shaped salt and pepper shakers, playful polished stoneware sure to delight family and friends every time they season their dishes.
Ghost Halloween Oven Mitt and Towel Set
This 3-piece set comes with a cute cotton oven mitt with a ghost shape and face and two cotton dish towels in orange and white patterns, including one with a pumpkin design.
Test your culinary prowess with this pumpkin-shaped casserole pot with rotating knobs that lock in moisture and heat. Perfect for cooking casseroles, marinating meats, pies and tarts, storing leftovers and more.
Incorporate your countertop space with our set of pumpkins, owls, spider webs and bats. These sophisticated fall designs are a creative way to measure and plate ingredients and can also be used to store herbs, spices, salt and pepper, making cooking colorful and fun.
Candles for warmth and coziness
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A quick and easy way to make your kitchen cozy and inviting for the season is to style the space with plenty of warm candles.
Perfect for placing on countertops, tables, and windowsills, the best candles can of course be used year-round to bring a soothing glow and scent to your kitchen, but during the dark days of fall, winter, and especially Halloween, the more candles the better.
If you already have a lot of tealight or taper candles, why not invest in some beautiful new candle holders that will make the perfect Halloween table centrepieces.
Asha Black Knot Double Taper Candle Holder
This modern candle holder makes a sculptural statement wherever it is placed and is perfect for a dining table, counter or windowsill. Pair with a set of black taper candles.
black gold marble candle bowl
Carved from solid black and gold marble, this unscented candle bowl glows with three wicks and is the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween dining table or kitchen island.
Embrace the familiar scent of fall with the Magnolia Gathered Candle, a simple yet elegant frosted glass candle with a spicy pumpkin chai scent.
Decorate with garlands and wreaths
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The great thing about the best Halloween wreaths and fall wreath ideas is that they can be hung anywhere in your home.
Although traditionally used for Halloween door decorations, there's no reason why you can't enhance your kitchen wall decor or kitchen window ideas with beautiful seasonal wreaths.
From fun and spooky designs to rustic and natural wreaths filled with charming leaves and flowers, there are so many unique options to choose from no matter what your Halloween plans are.
Faux Black Branch Halloween Wreath
This wreath is made of black twigs in a spooky circular shape, and the simple yet frightening design can add some spooky fun to your kitchen or be used as a centerpiece for your Halloween table decor.
Light Up Boo Halloween Hoop Wreath
This playful wreath adds attractive lighting and simple seasonal flair to any kitchen wall or window.
Celebrate the changing leaves and bounty of fall with this festive pumpkin wreath, an attractive addition to both fall and Halloween decor.
Autumn lush leaf wreath
With faux fall leaves, pumpkins, berry sprigs, and pine cones, this wreath is an easy way to create a fall look and bring the splendor of the season into your home. Matching garland is also available for purchase.
Illuminated Faux Harvest Pumpkin Wreath and Garland
Modern and high-contrast, this pinpoint-lit garland combines delicate bare branches with white maple leaves and miniature pumpkins, perfect for a more minimalist autumn vibe.
Happy Halloween Velvet Garland
This simple yet striking modern garland is perfect for hanging above a dining table or in an empty wall space in the kitchen, or to decorate a mirror or piece of art for any season.
FAQ
How can you decorate your kitchen for Halloween?
As we have seen in this article, there are many ways to decorate your kitchen for Halloween.
From purchasing new dishes and serverware to styling a striking Halloween table, you can incorporate much of the seasonal decor you use in other spaces of your home, like the living room or entryway, into your kitchen.
We suggest making the most of it by displaying festive garlands and wreaths on walls and windows, and using seasonal plates and potholders to make your everyday cooking routine more fun and festive.
Another way to upgrade your kitchen decor for Halloween is to style your space with twinkly string lights. Similar to candles, a light set like Pottery Barn's Glass Pumpkin String Lights will bring warmth and coziness to your kitchen. You can also hang them in your kitchen window, add some existing kitchen art, or hang them around your kitchen island or table.
