Hey girl! So if you’re like me, Halloween isn’t just about candy and costumes—it’s also the perfect excuse to give your living room a total spooky makeover. Whether you’re going all out or keeping it cute and cozy, there’s always a fun way to add a little Halloween spirit to your space. From full-on haunted mantles to subtle spooky touches, I’ve got 16 Halloween living room ideas you need to try this year. I’m sharing tips, names for each setup, and exactly where I’d put what. Let’s get decorating!
The Cozy Corner Spook
If your living room has a little corner you’ve been ignoring, this is the perfect time to turn it into a Halloween moment! Set up a small table with pumpkins stacked on the top and bottom. Add string lights for a soft glow, witch hats on the wall, and a medium-sized standing white ghost to bring it all together. You should definitely try this if you don’t want to redecorate the whole room—just give one corner all the spooky love!
Halloween Tree Magic
Yup, Halloween trees are a thing—and I love them! Use your regular Christmas tree, but decorate it with Halloween ornaments. Add a skeleton face on top, cover the tree in orange pumpkins, ghost lights, and tiny brooms. Next to the tree, place large Mickey Mouse pumpkins to give it that playful spooky feel. I’d put this setup right in the main living space, near the window so the glow shows outside too!
Window Pumpkin Parade
If you’ve got large windows, hang mini pumpkins from them using clear thread for that floating effect. You can also add black bats or ghost cutouts to fill the space. I think this idea is super budget-friendly and instantly adds Halloween charm. You should also add string lights across the curtain rod to really make it pop at night.
The Glam Witch Vibes
Okay, if you’re going for that witchy overload look—this one’s for you! This living room is full of pink and orange tones. The mantle features a black cat, pumpkins, and a ghost. Shelves are filled with pumpkins in witch hats and all-ghost ornaments. Even the coffee table has pink pumpkins, flowers, and mini ghosts. I’d call this the “Pretty Witch Lounge.” It’s like a coven but make it glam!
A Spider Web Mantle
This setup is simple but has impact. The mantle is wrapped in white and black spider webs with orange pumpkins on top and on the floor. White pumpkins and black bats complete the look, and a skeleton chilling on a nearby chair adds the final touch. I think this one is perfect for a fireplace focal point—you can go dramatic without doing the whole room.
The Batty Fireplace
This Halloween fireplace setup has gothic candle holders, a “Happy Halloween” sign, bats hanging across the front, and a witch’s broom on the side. Add white and orange pumpkins around the fireplace with “Trick or Treat” written on them. It’s such a cute way to make your fireplace the star of the room!
Orange Overload
Girl, this one is extra—and I love it! Orange pumpkins are everywhere, from the mantle to the floor. You’ve got orange rugs, orange clocks, and even evil-faced snowmen. The whole thing feels like a spooky German café. I think this vibe is perfect if you’re going for a cozy, moody Halloween night-in look.
Minimal Witch Charm
If you’re not into going over the top, try this cute and minimal witchy setup. A mirror with bats on one side, witch hats hanging off it, and adorable ghost pillows on the sofa. That’s it—but it’s still giving Halloween. Perfect for smaller spaces or anyone who likes that “witchy chic” style.
Bat & Broom Mantle
This one’s giving classic spooky. Decorate the mantle with black spider webs and small orange pumpkins. Add bats flying across the wall and lean a tall witch broom next to the fireplace. I’d also throw in a white pumpkin or two and a cute scatter pillow that says “Witch” for good measure.
The Autumn Witch Den
I love when Halloween meets fall! This setup is covered in autumn leaves and has bats flying diagonally across the wall. Add pumpkin cushions, string lights, and orange pumpkins on the coffee table. A bookshelf with a standing witch brings in that magical fall feeling. This is such a great balance of cozy and creepy.
The Skeleton Lounge
This one is dramatic and spooky in the best way! Think skeleton head pillows, scary pumpkins hanging from the ceiling, black ropes and stars, orange lights, and ghosts standing guard. The color palette is dark orange and black, which gives it a haunted but cozy look. Perfect for a full-room transformation!
Black & White Chic
You don’t always need orange for Halloween! This setup keeps things sleek with black and white tones. Bats hang from the ceiling, ghost ornaments sit on the shelf, and a “Beware” sign rests on the mantle. A white scary pumpkin lights up the mantle, and a table centerpiece with a white pumpkin tray keeps it clean and spooky.
The Haunted Holiday Overload
If “more is more” is your motto, then this one’s it! The room is packed with black and orange everything—sofa covers, scary cushions, a Halloween tree that lights up like crazy, and decor from skeletons to witches to scarecrows. The black lace curtains and sword props make it feel like a full haunted mansion. It’s a total Halloween dream!
Golden Pumpkin Elegance
This one is classy, babe. Picture a coffee table with a gold-carved pumpkin tray, small mustard and gold pumpkins, and tall candle jars. It’s minimal but sophisticated. If you want your living room to look festive and grown-up, this is the vibe you want.
TV Ghost Glow-Up
Set this one up around your TV. A Halloween tree stands nearby with huge carved pumpkins. Light-up ghosts and pumpkins on either side of the screen add a cozy glow. Add a ghost-shaped rug to tie the area together—so fun for movie nights!
Creepy Curtain Webs
This setup is all about texture. The mantle and fireplace are covered in black and grey spider webs, and the curtains also have webs hanging from them. It’s subtle but eerie in the best way. Add some string lights to make the webs glisten at night!
5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Halloween Living Room Setup:
- Pick a Color Scheme First – Whether it’s black and white, orange and gold, or pink and ghostly—deciding your colors helps you stay consistent.
- Start With One Area – Focus on decorating your mantle, coffee table, or a corner first. You can always build from there!
- Layer Your Textures – Think lace curtains, fluffy pillows, shiny pumpkins, and rough spider webs to give your room that full spooky vibe.
- Use Lighting for Mood – Fairy lights, candle jars, or glowing ghosts really bring everything to life (or… afterlife).
- Make It Yours – Whether you want something spooky cute or glam and ghostly, your Halloween vibe should feel like you.
Final Thoughts
There you have it, girl—16 Halloween living room ideas that you can totally recreate or tweak to make your own. Whether you’re into glam witches or moody pumpkins, there’s something here for every kind of spooky soul. So grab your bats, light those candles, and get your living room Halloween-ready! I know I’ll be trying a few of these this year.
Let me know which one’s your fave!