How to Transition Your Halloween Decor from Trick-or-Treat to Classy & Elegant
As the days get shorter and the nights become spookier, you can’t help but start to feel the Halloween spirit. You may have already made plans to go out on Halloween night to scare up some sweets, but there’s no need to leave your home looking less than fashionable while you do it! With some easy steps and simple tips, you can transition your Halloween decor from trick-or-treat to classy and elegant in no time! Take a look at Pottery Barn’s Fall 2015 Halloween Collection to get inspired!
Pumpkin vases
Who says pumpkins are just for carving? These beautiful vases from Pottery Barn are the perfect way to transition your Halloween decor from spooky to chic. Simply place a few of your favorite fall flowers in them and you’ve got a stunning centerpiece that will last long after the trick-or-treaters have gone home. Add these to your living room or dining room for an instant update on the holiday season!
Faux-taxidermy creatures
Halloween is a holiday that has something for everyone. You can go all out with spooky decorations, or keep it simple and fun. Pottery Barn’s Halloween collection has something for everyone, too. From rattan pumpkins to brass skulls, their decorations are both festive and elegant. Here’s how to transition your own decor from trick-or-treat to classy and elegant
Bedroom Decor
Pottery Barn’s Halloween collection has everything you need to transition your bedroom decor from spooky and fun, to elegant and festive. Their rattan pumpkins are perfect for adding a touch of Autumn to your bedside table, while their brass skulls can be used as an accent piece on your dresser or mantle. And for those who want to keep the holiday spirit alive all year round, Pottery Barn also offers a selection of Halloween-themed duvet covers and throw pillows.
Basketweave pumpkins
This year, transition your Halloween decor from tacky and gaudy to chic and elegant with Pottery Barn’s new line of holiday decorations. From basketweave pumpkins to brass skulls, their collection has something for everyone. Here are a few tips on how to make the switch:
- Stick to a neutral color palette. black, white, and gold are always a good choice.
- Choose decorative items that can be used year after year.
- Replace garish hanging lights with delicate chandeliers or lanterns, and
- Skip anything that’s too kiddy. 5. If you’re not sure about an item, ask yourself if it will still look great in three months when all the other decorations have been packed away!
Fancy desserts
Dressing up your home for Halloween doesn’t have to be all about gaudy orange and black decorations. If you want to transition your look from trick-or-treat to something a little more sophisticated, Pottery Barn has some great ideas. First off, stock up on these Pumpkin Tea Lights that come in a variety of different shapes including Rattan Pumpkins, Metal Skulls, Lanterns and Gourds. Next add some flair with these dangling Black or Orange Flamingo Wall Hangings that would look perfect above any fireplace or fireplace mantle. Last but not least upgrade your servingware with the Brass Skull Tray which is both stunningly elegant as well as sturdy enough to hold anything from appetizers to desserts!
Glow-in-the-dark accessories
Halloween is the perfect time of year to bring out all of your best glow in the dark accessories. But why stop at just ghosts and goblins? With a little bit of creativity, you can easily transition your Halloween decor from spooky to chic. Here are a few ideas to get you started Start by adding some glow in the dark paint on your pumpkins. Then add some citronella candles for a nice smell that will keep those pesky vampires away! Next fill up your mantel with black paper pumpkins filled with tiny lights, which will create an elegant backdrop for any photos or videos you want to take on Halloween night. Finally, hang a strand of large white balloons as high as possible outside for a romantic effect that’s sure to make anyone feel welcome inside!