The frightening season arrives when the weather turns brisk, but not all your Halloween decorations have to give people the willies. Not everyone enjoys chains, fake blood and creepy witch sound effects, especially if there are children around. This Halloween, dress your house in decorations that capture the eerie season's hues and personalities, while bringing some whimsy and fun to your space. Fall Harvest and Halloween are times of the year that the bright pops of fall color: orange, gold, red, rusts, purple and black, can be added to home decor–and be in-style in rooms that are typically based on neutral color tones. Thus changing the feel of the space, with seasonal, fun decor that is certain to add a smile to your friends’ and family’s days.

The festive season will be enhanced by the Halloween decoration ideas provided below, which include pumpkins, (semi-)frightening skeletons, and more - for the perfect mix of spirited fun!

Prestigious Pumpkins

Pumpkins are a must-have item for Halloween decorations, and luckily there is a pumpkin to suit every design aesthetic. Modern pumpkin decorations come in a broad range of materials, including glass, ceramic, velvet, and burlap fabric, and even pumpkins that illuminate throughout the night. All the options can be paired with additional festive pieces such as spooky spiders and ghoulish figurines to make a lovely table setting or mantle display for your home. Regardless of the pumpkin you select, your home will have the perfect Halloween feel thanks to the textures, materials and festive Halloween colors of orange, white, black and more.

Dishes and Platters, Oh My!

Decorated candy plates and platters can be seen scattered about the house during Halloween and the entire fall season. Candy dishes are not only for trick-or-treaters, but they are also a festive dish that is perfect for use at home or at work. Place candy dishes about your house that have a Halloween quote, scary skull or a friendly ghoul. Don’t forget to set out some savory snack options on festive platters as well, so you can offset the sweets a bit. Sweet or savory, the best treats served on a Halloween bowl or platter will unquestionably put you in the right (hauntingly happy) frame of mind.

Thrilling Throw Pillows

Changing out throw pillows is one of the the fastest and most effective approaches to changing the look of your living room, family room or even a bedroom. Simply adding a few themed pillows will greatly improve your seasonal game and give off a spooky atmosphere. Consider adding pillows with contrasting patterns in black and orange to make a splash. A colorful Halloween throw pillow with a frightful phrase or spine-chilling spider web can amplify your area, whether your Halloween party is a movie night or a gathering with family and friends.

Ghastly Gnomes

What’s cuter than gnomes dressed in their Halloween attire? It’s hard to say! Gnomes are a sign of good luck, which might come in handy during the spooky season. These decorative gnomes come in several sizes, colors and may be seen donning masks or witch hats, which is only fitting for the haunted holiday. Similarly to the pumpkins, place these ghoulish gnomes individually or in groups on your dinner tablescape, mantel or other space in your home that needs a fun and festive Halloween touch. As the seasons change, these adorable yet understated whimsical creatures have a way of finding their way back inside your house – consider this a friendly warning - hehe!

Spine Chilling Signs

Are you looking for Halloween door decoration ideas? Then look no further! Pumpkins look great on your front porch, the mantle or tablespace, but they can bring even more charm when featured on a sign on your front door or as a decorative piece on the wall. In lieu of your year-round living room painting, a decorative Halloween themed piece of wall art can bring a welcome change to your space.

Lantern Light

Halloween lights are so fun that you won’t want to take them down when the last of the trick-or-treaters head home! Unique lighting options include assorted lanterns, tea lights, and luminaries in several shapes and objects such as pumpkins and skeletons. All these fun and festive lighting options will light up any room they are placed in for the season. For instance, an enjoyable, eerie and festive pumpkin lantern will add fun to your Halloween decorations.

So many great Halloween party decorating ideas that it’s hard to choose what might be the right fit for your home! If you don't know where to start, look at the décor you already have and identify places in the house where a little Halloween flair would be nice. Whether you prefer the classic Halloween colors of black and orange, or a chic combo of black, white and metallics, there are pieces that will brighten up your space for the season and add a not-so-frightening flair to your home.