7 Halloween Kitchen Decor Ideas That Still Look Pretty
I decorated my kitchen for fall a few weeks ago, and this year I wanted Halloween kitchen decor ideas that I could set up once and keep until Thanksgiving. I didn’t want to take everything down on November 1 and start over. So I started with pumpkins, flowers and candles, then added a few spooky pieces on top.
The kitchen is where we spend most of our time at home, so I kept it simple. No haunted house signs and nothing scary. I do have one striped witch hat that I love, but that is as far as I go. Just a little spooky fun in black, white and orange, and plenty of space left to cook.
Here is how I did it, step by step.
1. Start With A Solid White Or Black Vase
Everything in my kitchen starts with a big solid vase. We have a larger counter area on each side of our Wolf range, so I put one white vase on each side. It frames the range and makes the kitchen look balanced.
How many you use depends on the layout of your kitchen. If you have counter space on both sides like we do, two vases look so pretty. If your kitchen is smaller, one vase on the counter or on the island is plenty. Don’t force two in if it’s going to crowd your space.
I chose white because a solid color lets the flowers do the talking. Black works just as well if your kitchen is on the lighter side and you want more contrast. I would stay away from a patterned vase here. Halloween decor already has a lot going on, and a plain vase keeps the whole display calm.
Go bigger than you think you need. A small vase gets lost on a kitchen counter.
2. Fill It With Full Hydrangeas, Berry Stems And Fall Leaves
I love hydrangeas for this because they are so full. A few stems fill up each vase and you don’t need much else. I used burnt orange hydrangeas, then put berry stems right in the middle so they sit a little higher than the flowers.
Then I added some orange leaves. I tucked the leaf stems in on the sides so they spill out a little, and that’s what makes the arrangement look like fall and not just a vase of flowers. The berries give you height, and the leaves give you movement.
If orange is not your color, deep burgundy or cream hydrangeas would be just as pretty with black accents.
I use faux stems, so the arrangement stays the same from the first week of October through Thanksgiving.
3. Add One Spooky Piece Next To The Vase
This is the part that turns a fall arrangement into Halloween kitchen decor. I put a little skeleton chef next to one vase with a checkered pear, and a skeleton lady in a black dress next to the other. That’s it.
I didn’t want the counter to look crowded, so I stopped there. One or two small pieces next to a big arrangement is enough to bring the Halloween spirit into the kitchen. A ceramic ghost, a small black pumpkin or a vintage candlestick would work the same way.
4. Style A Tray On Your Kitchen Island Or Countertop
A tray is the easiest way to decorate a counter without it looking messy. Everything stays together, and when you need the space you can pick the whole thing up and move it.
I didn’t put mine on the main island. I put it on our wine and beverage station countertop, and I love decorating that area so much. You can put yours on the kitchen island, next to the coffee maker, or on any countertop area you like.
On the tray I have black branches in a white marble pot, with a few black crows sitting on the branches. The branches give you height, and the crows make it spooky without being scary.
Next to the branches I put taper candles in a gold snake holder. I used burnt orange, but black candles look so good too. Pick whichever one matches the color theme you chose for your Halloween decor. If your flowers are orange like mine, orange candles tie it all together. If you went with white pumpkins and black accents, I would do black candles.
5. Add Silk Bows To The Sconces
I have brass sconces on the kitchen wall, and they looked a little bare next to everything else. So I added a black silk bow to each one. These are ready made bows, so there is no tying involved. I just attached one to each sconce with a little glue.
Then I put a small jeweled spider in the center of each bow. It’s a tiny detail, but people notice it right away. If you don’t have sconces, you could do the same thing on cabinet handles, a pendant light or the back of your counter stools.
6. Style Pumpkins On Wooden Boards
On the other side of the kitchen I used a wooden board, the kind you would use for cheese, and set pumpkins on top of it. I stood my black and white checkered clock behind them, so the pumpkins have something to sit in front of.
The wood makes the kitchen look cozy, and it gives the pumpkins a base so they don’t look like they were just left on the counter. I mixed sizes and kept the colors simple, then tucked a few crows around the pumpkins to make it a little spooky. One even sits on top of the clock.
This is a nice idea if you have a small kitchen, because the board and pumpkins don’t take up much room.
7. Add Spider Webs If You Want It Spookier
If you want your kitchen to look more haunted, you can stretch some spider web over the flowers and the vase. It takes two minutes and it changes the whole look.
I personally prefer mine without it. I like seeing the hydrangeas. But it looks good both ways, and kids love it, so this one is up to you. It’s also the easiest thing to pull off when Halloween is over.
How To Switch Your Halloween Kitchen Decor To Thanksgiving
This is my favorite part, because there is almost nothing to do. After Halloween, I take out the spooky pieces. The crows, the skeletons, the spiders, the bows and the black branches all go back in the box.
What stays is the vase with the hydrangeas and berries, the pumpkins on the wooden board and the candles. That is already a festive Thanksgiving kitchen. I might add a few more flowers or switch the candles to cream, and that’s all.
I did the same thing in my living room. You can see it in my Halloween mantel decor ideas post, where the same pumpkins and berries stay up until Thanksgiving.
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FAQ
How Do You Decorate A Kitchen For Halloween?
Start with a fall base of flowers, pumpkins and candles, then add a few spooky pieces like crows, black branches or a small skeleton. Keep it to two or three spots, such as the counter, the island and one wall, so you still have room to cook.
What Are Some Sophisticated Halloween Decorations For A Kitchen?
Black branches in a pretty pot, black taper candles, silk bows, feathered crows and a big arrangement of hydrangeas all look chic and still say Halloween. Sticking to two or three colors is what keeps it from looking like a party store.
How Do I Decorate My Kitchen Island For Halloween?
Use a tray. Put something tall on it like black branches, add candles next to it, and finish with one or two small pieces like crows or a little pumpkin. The tray makes it easy to move when you need the island.
What Colors Work Best For Halloween Kitchen Decor?
Black, white and burnt orange is the one I used. Black and white only is a good choice for a modern kitchen. Cream, burgundy and black is softer and works well if you want the decor to carry into Thanksgiving.
How Do You Decorate Your Home Between Halloween And Thanksgiving?
Take out anything spooky and keep the pumpkins, flowers and candles. If you choose your fall base first and add Halloween on top, the switch takes about ten minutes.
How Do I Keep A Spooky Kitchen From Looking Cluttered?
Group things together. One big vase with one small piece next to it looks cleaner than five little decorations spread across the counter. Trays and wooden boards help a lot with this.
Can I Create A Halloween Themed Kitchen In A Small Space?
Yes. One vase of flowers with a crow next to it, plus a wooden board with a few pumpkins, is enough. You can also decorate up instead of out, with bows on the lights or cabinet handles.
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