Autumn and halloween home decor ideas for the fall season

autumn and halloween home decor ideas

by Emily Gilbert |
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The changing of the seasons means plenty of autumn and halloween home decor ideas to inspire us – think pumpkins, colourful leaves, sunflowers, and of course a little bit of stylish spook thrown in.

If your thoughts are turning towards Halloween and (yay) Christmas, it's understandable why you might want to give your house decor an update ahead of the upcoming seasons. While having scary decorations up for Halloween for the whole of Autumn might not be ideal, especially for younger kids, there are loads of decorations available to transform your home into a really impressive autumn 'grotto', similar to how you would a Christmas grotto.

We're taking a leaf out of Stacey Solomon's book (one of our favourite celeb mums) and using her amazing autumn door as inspiration.

Staceey Solomon autumn door

You don't have the break the bank decorating your house this spooky season, as we know the priority will of course be your kids Halloween costumes. However, there are lots of affordable autumn and Halloween decorations available online. So whether you are looking for sweet or spooky decs, we have got you covered.

We have found all the best little touches to make your home feel nice and cosy this fall.

Our favourite Autumn and Halloween decorations

Now you've got a bit of inspiration, here are our top picks for decorations you can buy online, both for inside and outside your home – it's completely up to you if you go full Halloween, stick to classic autumnal colours, or do a mixture of both!

We've also included some fun craft kits so that you and your kids can get creative making your own decorations. So pop on some cosy clothes and get ready for the snuggly season.

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Berries, colourful maple leaves and cute pumpkins make this colourful 40cm wreath the pick of the season. It's the perfect way to welcome guests into the new season and makes a warming first impression.

One reviewer said: "I never review anything but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality for the price I paid. I would recommend 100%."

YQing-2-Pack-Artificial-Maple-Leaf-Garlands

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The price includes a pack of two maple leaf garlands, both 5.9ft long so you'll have plenty of foliage to create a stunning mantle decoration or to frame your doorway or TV stand for autumn nights in. With realistic shading and vein detail on a flexible garland, it's easy to arrange and can also be used outside.

One reviewer said: "Amazing quality, looks perfect on my stair banister for the autumn/winter months. Comes with durable sticky pads with hooks so they stay up well and are well hidden. Well worth the money especially for two!"

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For something a little more floral, this garland is ideal. Sunflowers, pumpkins and maple leaves - what could be more autumnal! This garland is easy to hang as it has two metal loops on each end, and the high-quality fabric material means it can be used inside or outside, even under wind, rain, or sunshine.

One reviewer said: "This is a gorgeous garland and looks quite realistic. I added it to some existing foliage for an autumn table display and the colours are beautiful. It arrived in good condition."

Artificial pumpkins

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This pack of 12 assorted pumpkins will make a great statement at your front door. They also make great props for an impromptu autumn baby photo shoot!

One reviewer said: "This is a lovely set of pumpkin. Approx. the size of a satsumas, I thought the came in different sizes, but my set were all the same. The white ones are paintable, so you can go wild with your own designs."

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This rustic set is an ideal welcome banner to enter the new season with, especially if you're having a get together or party. It also comes with a leaf banner too.

One reviewer said: "Love the rustic nature of this set, making it Ideal for the autumn season. Very pleased with my purchase."

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A must-have Halloween decoration, this 1.35m string of 10 fabric pumpkin lanterns will get you in the Halloween mood!

One reviewer said: "These pumpkin lights are small and lightweight but they shine beautifully and made our Halloween window extra fantastic. Light patterns vary and you operate from a button on the end of the light string, no remote. They come with a USB connection so you will need a plug or device to plug them into."

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It's so important to have those gorgeous autumnal smells in the home throughout the season to get you in the mood. There are so many different kinds of candles you can buy, but you really can't go wrong with a classic Yankee Candle.

One reviewer said: "Loved the fragrance but was disappointed in the small size with the money I paid I expected a larger candle"

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Give your sofa or bedroom an injection of autumn with this sweet decorative cushion. Measuring 30x50cm, there are a few different variations available, but we think they're all adorable, especially for making reading time more seasonal as you settle down with a kids Halloween book.

One reviewer said: Brings autumn colours into my home love it.

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These gonks are adorable for the harvest season featuring autumnal colours and sunflowers. They stem from Nordic and Scandinavian mythology and have risen in popularity over recent years, and we think they make two very cute guards to watch over any Halloween sweets and treats to make sure your little ones (and grown ups) don't eat too many.

One reviewer said: These are rather cute. They are fabric abd im in England so I couldn’t put them outside, unless well sheltered. They look nice though, I have them on my bookshelf.

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With 72 decals included in each pack, you'll have enough to create your own bat cave and putting them up can become a fun Halloween activity or game to play with your tots! With four sizes included, plus double sided adhesive tape, all you have to do is fold the bat wings into your preferred shape.

One reviewer said: Great value for money! I put them up and they stayed up for over a month and when I took them down they left no residue or marks on my white wall.

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These easy peel stickers have six sheets of autumnal leaves and pine cones. These are double-sided printed stickers, which means you can enjoy them from the comfort of your own home as well as those admiring outside and it can make a fun autumnal craft project to try with your child. 

One reviewer said: Great window stickers for autumn time, kids loved putting them up on the window and they are unique looking compared to the more ghoulish Halloween vibe for October time. Great value for money there are so many options in this pack, highly recommend!

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We love this adorable heart shaped hanging sign that's perfect to hang up at this time of year.

One reviewer said: My daughter is going to love it. Simple but beautiful. She calls October spooky month so its perfect

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Is it even autumn if your home isn't full of candles? This lovely little ghost candle holder is ideal for putting on display each year to hold small tea lights.

One reviewer said: So dang cute! I absolutely adore this ghostie. The perfect tealight holder size. Good quality too!
I took a risk with this as I’m the first to review and the item was coming from China. It was well packaged and arrived to the UK within 10 days. I am very pleased.

Best Halloween Bedding
Spookysaurus BeddingHappy Linen Company

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Why not add some spooky bedding to your little one's bedroom? We cannot get enough of this spooky dinosaur design, which even has bats and witches hats. The best bit? It even glows in the dark! 

Mother&Baby writer Hannah James said: "My two-year-old son is obsessed with two things, Halloween and Dinosaurs. So this bedding set was always going to be an instant win in our home. He was over the moon when he saw that it was glowing in dark. The sheets are comfortable and easy to wash."

Lorna White has been a Senior Digital Writer for Mother&Baby since 2020. She has a keen interest in a range of topics, from potty training and nutrition to baby names and maternity fashion.

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