"Did you hear that? The faintest cackle of a Sanderson sister. The sound of a door eerily creaking open and the first blast of ba-doom-boom-boom-da-boom at the beginning of Thriller. It’s spooky season, ladies. It may not be October yet, and we’re still weeks away from feeling any sort of chill in the air, but the biggest retailers have already released their 2024 Halloween decor. And if you’re anything like me, you consider that the official go-ahead to start planning your full-scale decorating attack on the best holiday of the year. From giant outdoor skeletons to creepy tabletop decor to pumpkins in every shape and size, there are so many ways to get your home in the spooky spirit.
If you’ve found yourself panic-googling “cheap Mother’s Day gifts” at the eleventh hour, CVS has a lineup of under-$25 gifts that are thoughtful, cute, and look way more expensive than they actually are.
Wondering what the best pieces of the year will be? Look no further because as your resident Halloween-obsessed editor, I’ve rounded up the best Halloween decor of 2024 so you can snag all the spooky accessories your heart desires long before they sell out.
The Best Halloween Decor of 2024
If your Halloween decorating aesthetic is spooky yet chic, you’re going to want a set of these floating candles. Dangle them above your dining table, over a fireplace mantel, or down the length of a hallway. It’s the ultimate way to add cozy ambience to your space while leaning into the spooky vibe.
You never have to worry about this black flame candle getting blown out. These charming battery operated candles move and flicker like the real thing, so your guests will never realize they are faux. Bonus: no messy wax to clean up at the end of the night.
Apart from being so precious it will make you squeal every time you lay eyes on it, this ghost bowl comes in a variety of sizes and sets, ensuring it will get used many times during the season. The small size is perfect for coffee table decor and the serving bowl should hold enough candy for all your trick-or-treaters.
The TikTok famous Home Depot skeletons may have already sold out, but if you’re in need of a major wow moment, this is the next best option. At 8 glorious feet high and with spooky light up eyes, this skeleton will instantly make your yard the spookiest on the block. Hurry and grab this major statement piece before it sells out, too.
No matter how small or large your home is, this life-size skeleton is the ultimate Halloween decor purchase. He’s the do-everything piece that’s both cheeky and spooky.
Pottery Barn took our terracotta pumpkin obsession to the next level with this creepy choice.
If the Pottery Barn pumpkins are out of your holiday decor budget, nothing beats the light up pumpkins from Target. Available in a variety of sizes and colors, you can purchase a porch full of faces at a much more affordable price tag.
