7 Halloween Decor Trends Designers Are Already Seeing for 2025

This year, designers say Halloween decor trends are taking cues from interior design trends at large: People are craving cozy spaces that have character and designers say you don't need to turn your entire home into a haunted house to add festive flair. Instead, incorporate vintage elements that tell a story, lean into organic textures and neutral colors, and get creative with crafted decorations.

"The trend is moving toward Halloween settings that feel intentional and stylish, and effortlessly curated spaces that reflect your personal design style without feeling overdone, while still capturing the spirit of the season in a meaningful way," says seasonal decor expert Rebecca Paxton.

Expect to see an emphasis on personalized spaces, sustainability, and an understated approach to decorating. Additionally, Halloween's cinematic past is making a comeback in 2025 with the return of the Addams family, so get ready for all things dark, eerie, yet playful. If you're looking for Halloween decor inspiration, here's what designers say are the season's biggest trends, plus their tips for striking the right balance between stylish and spooky.

1. Organic Textures and Neutral Tones

Instead of using Halloween decor that looks out of place come November 1st, embrace more of a fall theme by leaning into organic textures and neutral tones. "It allows the decor to blend seamlessly into your home, feeling intentional rather than temporary," Paxton says. She suggests sticking with muted earth tones, using gourds in seasonal tablescapes or styled mantles, and layering in natural elements like moss and twigs for a timeless yet inviting atmosphere.

"Natural materials have a way of feeling classic without being overdone, and they elevate the space without veering into anything overly themed or too gimmicky," Paxton says. She explains that decor doesn't need to be loud to be effective and what works for Halloween in October can still feel right in November if you take this decorating approach.

2. Sustainable Halloween Decor

"People are definitely paying more attention to sustainable ways to decorate and Halloween is one of those holidays where you can get creative to make your own or look for decorations that are made with clean or natural materials," says designer Jessica Davis. She suggests making Halloween-themed bunting as a simple and sustainable DIY project. Use crisp cotton in solid colors and patterns such as stripes and polka dots, then attach pieces together using fusible interfacing instead of having to drag out the sewing machine.

"I also think that leaning into something that’s more sustainable, especially for kids’ costumes, is great—using 100% cotton fabric, which is all-natural and free of scary microplastics, is an easy way to do that," Davis adds.

3. Nostalgic Homemade Halloween Decorations

To put a creative spin on the spooky holiday, Davis encourages people to get crafty this year. Whether you're an avid crafter or consider yourself a beginner, there are lots of ways to DIY Halloween decor. "Use pinking shears to cut Halloween-themed or patterned cotton fabric into runners, circles, and/or squares that can be placed all around the table for a Halloween party," Davis says. If you love to crochet, the designer suggests using natural materials to make amigurumi—miniature crochet figures—of pumpkins, ghosts, or other Halloween-themed characters.

4. Fully Decked Front Porches

A festive front porch (or front door!) provides an opportunity to set the tone for what's inside according to Paxton. "As a seasonal fall decor expert, I believe 2025 Halloween trends will center around how you style your front porch by setting the tone for the entire season and seamlessly transition those elements into your home," she says.

Noting that environmental awareness continues to rise, Paxton says Halloween decor is moving towards recycled, biodegradable, and naturally sourced materials—a trend that's easy to get behind when decorating the front porch. "A great starting point is a beautifully layered pumpkin display on your porch, using a mix of sizes, shapes, and textures to create depth and visual interest," Paxton says. For a spooktacular finishing touch, she suggests weaving oversized spiders into the pumpkin display.

5. Wednesday Addams-Inspired Gothic Aesthetic

Movies and TV shows have inspired countless decorating trends, and one designer says this Halloween will be no exception. "With the second season of Wednesday premiering ahead of Halloween, I predict that we’ll see a resurgence of dark academia, gothic, Victorian, and downright spooky style and decor," says interior designer Courtney Ungaro.

The trend plays into childhood nostalgia and can be incorporated in both big and small ways. "Every Gen X and Millennial adores the Addams family, and with the latest generational spinoff appealing to all ages, I’m thinking we’ll see more eerie decorations: anything from subtle ornate Victorian-style picture frames to bold, committed looks like dark color-drenching on the walls and ceiling," Ungaro says.

6. Vintage Touches

Bring the past to life this Halloween with vintage touches that add character and tell a story. "Incorporate vintage pieces with history—whether passed down through your family or discovered at a local antique shop—instead of opting for mass-produced, trend-driven decor," Paxton says. The expert says it's a great way to infuse your Halloween styling with personality, and it's a more sustainable way to decorate.

7. Layered Decor With Subtle Halloween Accents

This Halloween, designers say you don't need to make your home look like you moved into a haunted house for the month of October. Instead, take a more understated approach by layering subtle Halloween accents into your existing space. "I personally love to incorporate seasonal pieces that work with existing decor during the season: less plastic orange pumpkins and more rich textured fabrics, mood-evoking candles, leather-bound books, and dried flower arrangements," Ungaro says. It strikes the right balance between cozy, spooky, and livable, plus it allows for a more seamless transition into the month of November.