HALLOWEEN TABLESCAPE | SIX TIPS + SPOOKY TRICKS

Beyond the costumes and candy, Halloween presents a captivating opportunity to transform your home! And what better way to immerse your guests than by curating a captivating Halloween tablescape that exudes both spookiness and sophistication?

Gone are the days of cobweb-covered plastic spiders and paper skeletons. Today, the art of Halloween table decoration has evolved into a fusion of creativity, style, and thematic storytelling. Whether you're planning an intimate family dinner, a haunting soirée for friends, or a festive party for the kids full of tricks AND treats, designing a Halloween tablescape allows you to unleash your inner designer and set the stage for a memorable gathering.

In this blog post, we'll offer you a plethora of ideas, tips, and tricks to curate a tablescape that marries the mysterious allure of Halloween with a touch of refined elegance. From choosing the right color palette to selecting thematic centerpieces, we'll cover every aspect to help you create a Halloween tablescape that leaves your guests spellbound.

So, if you're ready, grab your cauldron of creativity and let's dive into the art of crafting spooky elegance! If you're ready to start shopping now, click here to shop our Halloween collection!

Establish a palette

Establishing a color palette is the first thing you need to do when crafting your Halloween tablescape! For me, it’s shades of black, minimal pops of white and rustic elements to break it up, like you see here with the moss.

Define your "wow" moment

A wow moment… every great scene, whether it be your entry way or a tablescape, has a MOMENT! My tablescape has a lot of wow factor in and of itself, but I've secondarly set it off by the lanterns and wall hands to tell a complete story.

layers on layers

When designing your Halloween tablescpae, layers are key! Start with a base, which in this case is the table runner. I then layered the black twig garland, followed by cascading objects randomly down the center of the table, and finished off with candles! As you can see, pumpkins are not the only Halloween themed item you can add to your table - think ravens, black crows, bats, skulls, snakes, spiders, etc.

place settings

I love to be playful and untraditional with my place settings! For example, here, I’m showing both a paper dinner napkin to add pattern play, and a gauzy, cloth napkin to add softness. 

design outside the box

When styling, especially a tablescape, don’t feel like you need to be confined to just the table. You can see here that I have a side table placed closely to the main table, and used the walls in my dining room for another layer of frightful decor!

cuisine to match

Don’t forget about using the cuisine toward your theme! Play up serving ware, and plan your menu around food that helps tell the story!

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XO, Kristen Forgione