Halloween! You don’t have to turn your home into a full-fledged haunted house, but it’s easy to add a few spooky Halloween decorations here and there. Scary skeletons, witches, zombies and monsters are sure to bring chills, thrills and much fun to your home, porch and patio this holiday season. Give your neighbors and trick-or-treaters a reason to celebrate with these spooky Halloween décor ideas.

Dishing up some spirit – Candy dishes aren’t just for trick-or-treaters. A decorative dish is perfect for the office or home. Save your best treats for a small bowl that is sure to get you in the right (haunted) spirit!

Pretty, pretty pumpkins – A classic Halloween decoration without the fuss. These pumpkins can light up your front porch leading up to the big night, or bring some glow to your Halloween party. Choose pumpkins with LED lights or small pumpkin tea light holders. You could also add some pizzazz to your pumpkin patch this fall with bold patterned and colored faux pumpkins. Try a large black and white striped pumpkin for a trendy yet versatile look. Are you an early decorator? No worries about these rotting. In fact, many of these pumpkins can be left up through Thanksgiving, just add some fall leaves to create an easy and festive centerpiece for your table. Then simply tuck them away for next year.

Lighting up the night – Candles are another option that can be used for more than just a single season. Whether used with the aforementioned pumpkins or in a grouping of their own, candles can set the scene and scents for the holiday. Of course, orange pumpkin spice candles are a perfect option for Halloween. Pair them with some classic white candles to make them pop, or grey mulberry pillar candles for a bold setting. They’ll be right at home on your dining table or mantle through the fall harvest season.

Hanging some Halloween magic – Pumpkins aren’t just for the patch. Choose hanging wall art featuring your favorite gourds, and you can add them to your door, in your kitchen or on your wall. If pumpkins aren’t your thing, there are many Halloween wall art options. For instance, a hanging spider web is spooky and spectacular. You can also choose a piece of Halloween canvas art for your living or family room. Temporary take down a picture in your gallery wall and replace it with a haunted scene. After Halloween, you can replace it with a fall landscape that will work until it’s time for winter holiday décor.

Ghosts, goblins and witches, oh my! Get into the spirit of Halloween with your favorite characters, from scary figures to silly sculptures. Silly monsters with little signs are a cute little addition to your Halloween decorations, and witches, warlocks, ghosts and skeletons are classic options. These tabletop pieces can be placed anywhere throughout your house. Try positioning a couple of figurines on your mantle, accent tables, bookshelves and more for a frightenly simple display.

Magical mischief – You usually see gnomes in a garden, but these trendy creatures are making their way inside homes, decked in seasonal gear. With black and orange color schemes, adorned in their favorite Halloween costumes, and some bearing pumpkins and other seasonal decor, these whimsical creatures are spooky with a side of silly. Once you’ve carved out the perfect nook, add to your gnome collection by stocking up on Thanksgiving-themed creatures and your favorite Christmas ones as well.

Halloween crows – Maybe crows aren’t the first thing you think of when you think Halloween. Perhaps that’s why these little figures are a perfect addition to your Halloween decorations, sure to spark a conversation amongst your victims, err, guests. Common superstition is that if a crow follows you and caws at you, especially at night, there will be bad luck. However, two crows cawing is believed to mean good luck, harmony and good news. Beware of how many you buy, good luck!

Throw together some spirit – An easy way to add a Halloween touch to your interiors, Halloween throw pillows can be placed on your sofa and accent chair to update your space for the season. There are even Halloween pillows with LED lights to make a glowing statement. Put them away with your other Halloween décor after the candy bowl runs empty and the last of the trick-or-treaters leave, and replace them with your everyday pillows or some that are fall-harvest themed.

With these easy and creative Halloween decoration ideas, you can add some décor to your home that complements your style, whether it is a little country with plaid prints, modern with bold black and white stripes, or downright silly with charming monster figurines. Some of these décor ideas will even complement next season’s décor, lending you an easy transition into the rest of fall and winter.