What Your Halloween Decorating Style Says About You
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It’s finally spooky season, and we don’t know about you, but we’re so excited to start decorating! Soon our front doors and yards will be filled with all the Halloween home accessories, like spooky animatronics, cute decor, and of course, plenty of jack-o’-lanterns. The chilly weather is also the perfect excuse to start prepping the inside of our homes for the season as well. We’ve already broken out our fall candles and pumpkin pieces, and now it’s finally time to start adding on all the best festive decor. With so many Halloween decorating styles to choose from, it’s fun to explore all the different options to see what speaks to you.
There is some trending fall decor that stays consistent each year, like cozy fabrics and warm orange tones, but there are also many decor styles that break away from the typical, especially during Halloween. During this time of year, many let their personalities shine through their Halloween decorations. You can choose to adorn your porch with spiders, cauldrons, and skulls for a gothic look; wrap the stoop in pumpkin garlands and gourds for a welcoming autumnal vibe; or even embrace unexpected color with pink Halloween decorations. We explored our favorite Halloween decorating styles to share with you, and what we think they say about your personality! Uncover your hidden traits and let us know if you think we got it right.
Classic
Classic Halloween decor is all about embracing the quintessential colors, textures, and motifs of the season, and doing so with timeless style. Orange pumpkins and knit fabrics form a foundation, while fall foliage like acorns, pampas grasses, and magnolia can be placed around wreaths and garlands to celebrate the natural elements of autumn. If you go for the classic decor style, then you’re probably someone who embraces the change of the season right on the first day of fall! You love sticking to a routine, and you keep track of everything in a journal or running to-do list. You’re organized and reliable!
Gothic
If your decorating style leans more into the macabre, dark colors, and mystical themes, then you probably gravitate toward a gothic Halloween aesthetic. Skulls, drapery, antique-looking medicine bottles, and dark decor surround your space for a chic, haunted apothecary look. You love learning about the history behind spooky superstitions, Halloween traditions, and harvest festivals. You’re probably brave enough for the scariest of movies, too!
Vintage
Happy jack-o’-lanterns, worn-looking signs, basket-weave details, and traditional spooky creatures adorn your home when you’re a vintage-style Halloween decorator. You embrace the old-school nostalgia of the season, and create a joyful scene in the neighborhood. You probably like watching the classics during your annual Halloween movie marathon, like Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, and The Craft. In fact, Halloween might even be your favorite holiday! You mail handwritten cards to loved ones for their birthdays, and you love tending to your garden.
Colorful
When it comes to Halloween decorating styles, colorful design is all about the unexpected. Neon, bold patterns and pops of color make your space feel unique and personal. You’re not afraid to step outside of the box, and you can talk about your niche taste in music for hours! You have a bubbly personality and are probably the life of the party (even if you are the homebody of the group). You love watching baking competitions, and you’ve probably thought about dying your hair pink once or twice before.
Neutral
Neutral Halloween decorations seamlessly blend in with your everyday home decor. They aren’t too flashy or colorful, and they can make your space feel calm and cohesive, even amidst the holiday chaos. Warm-toned tans, beiges, and creams fill your home, from the entryway to the primary suite, with hints of fall weaved in (like pumpkins, ghosts, and natural autumn elements). Cleaning your home feels therapeutic to you. You’re generous and kind, and you probably know all of your friends’ phone numbers by heart.
Spooky
Spooky Halloween decorating styles are some of the most fun! From skeletons to movie-themed pieces like Harry Potter-inspired floating candles, spooky decor truly welcomes the season. You’re all about layering elements, like spiderweb cloth, fall berry stems, and winding vines. Your style embraces the maximalist vibe with a variety of different seasonal items, from pumpkins to poison apples and more. You’re the one in the friend group who’s always down for an adventure, be it a spur-of-the-moment vacation or an unexpected night out. You’re curious, and you love a good DIY!
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