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This post is all about Halloween decor ideas for small apartment
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Halloween is just around the corner, and I’m getting excited to decorate my tiny apartment!
Let’s face it, we apartment dwellers don’t have sprawling lawns or big front porches to deck out.
But that doesn’t mean we can’t get spooky in style.
With a few clever tricks, you can transform your cozy space into a haunted haven that’ll impress even the pickiest trick-or-treaters.
I’ve scoured the web and tapped into my own ghoulish creativity to bring you some wickedly fun ideas for apartment Halloween decor.
From creepy crafts to budget-friendly buys, there’s something for every taste and space.
Whether you’re into cute and kitschy or full-on fright fest, I’ve got you covered.
Get ready to unleash your inner decorator and make your apartment the talk of the building this Halloween.
Trust me, by the time we’re done, your place will be so spooky-chic, even the ghosts will be jealous.
Let’s dive into these hauntingly good ideas and make your apartment boo-tiful!
Halloween Decor Ideas for Apartment
1. Spiderweb for Halloween decor
Spider webs as a Halloween decor are suitable for any room size.
You can put it in the kitchen, living room, bathroom, hallway, front door, etc.
The web doesn’t take up much space, you can put it anywhere and it will still be an effective decoration.
Furthermore, you can also add tiny toy spiders to complete the picture.
I promise you that your guests will be terrified from this idea.
2. Lighting for Small Room Halloween Decor
Lights are a great Halloween decoration that is suitable for small apartments.
You can put them on the window, above the TV, between pictures, and so on without them being an obstacle at all.
Red and orange lights are especially fitting for Halloween.
Additionally, you can hang spiders, bats, skeletons, or other figures on the lights’ cable.
3. Bats Always Fit in Small Room Halloween Decor
Bats are great decor for this scary holiday and again don’t require large spaces at all.
You can just stick them on the wall, behind the TV, or let them hang from the ceiling.
They are suitable for small apartments because they can be used even in the most confined space.
To make it more budget-friendly you can DIY. All you will need is black thick paper, a white pencil, and scissors.
With the white pencil, you outline the shape of a bat and then cut it out with the scissors. Use this first one as a template for the next ones.
4. Pumpkin Lantern Are Perfect For Small Apartments Decor
Pumpkin lanterns are one of the iconic symbols of Halloween and therefore they are a must as a decoration.
When it comes to decorating small spaces, you can opt for small pumpkin lanterns by positioning them in convenient places.
Put them on the TV cabinet, on the kitchen table, on the hallway shelf, and in many other places. You can buy or DIY your jack-o-lanterns.
To make your own, you will need a small pumpkin and a knife as you carve the face of the pumpkin very carefully.
If you are making the lanterns with your children, make sure they don’t hurt themselves with the knife.
For a finished look put a lit candle in the pumpkin and decorate.
5. DIY Decorations for Crafty Ghouls
Now for some homemade haunts!
One of my favorite DIY decorations is a simple spider web tablecloth.
Use black yarn to create a web pattern on a white sheet.
It looks awesome draped over my coffee table.
Another easy project is making ghost garlands.
Cut out ghost shapes from white paper, draw on some spooky faces, and string them up with fishing line.
They look like they’re floating when hung from the ceiling!
Don’t forget the classics – paper bats are super easy to make and can be stuck to walls without leaving marks.
6. Door Figures
There is a huge variety of figures that you can put outside the front door.
All sorts of skulls, pumpkins, bats, witches, black cats, etc.
The nice thing about this type of decoration is that it takes up absolutely no space.
You can put it on the front door as well as on the inside doors.
7. Ghost Pillows Decoration
Cushions with a Halloween motif are also a nice decor.
They will be placed only on sofas and beds, which makes them also fit for smaller apartments.
Chairs and armchairs can also benefit from being decorated with them.
8. Black and White Decor
I’m all about that monochrome madness for Halloween!
Black and white decor is a classic combo that screams sophistication with a side of spooky.
Start with a crisp white wall as your canvas.
Then, go wild with black silhouettes of bats, cats, and witches.
It’s like your wall is having its own little Halloween party!
For a quick DIY, cut shapes out of black construction paper and stick ’em up with putty.
Easy peasy, and totally removable!
9. Not-So-Floating Shelves and Galleries
Who says shelves have to be boring?
I’ve turned mine into a creepy curio cabinet that would make the Addams Family proud.
Start with simple floating shelves – nothing fancy.
Then, load ’em up with all sorts of weird and wonderful things.
Old bottles filled with colored water make great “potions.”
A few fake skulls add that perfect touch of macabre.
For a gallery wall, mix and match frames in different sizes.
Black frames are a must, but throw in some gold for a bit of glam.
Then fill ’em with creepy prints, vintage Halloween postcards, and even some “haunted” family photos.
10. Skull Vase Halloween Decor
Every home has a dining table and no matter the size there can be always a vase on it.
In this case, the vase could be in the shape of a skull, a pumpkin, or anything else connected with Halloween.
Such vases can be also positioned on a shelf, desk, TV cabinet, or a small coffee table.
Regardless, it will never take too much room and be an obstacle in a smaller living space.
11. Halloween Shower Curtain
So far we’ve talked about decorations that are more acceptable for the kitchen, living room, and bedroom. Now, it’s time to talk about Halloween decor for the bathroom too.
The most spectacular element is without a doubt the themed shower curtain. When combined well with other decorations like soap dishes and towels, it will be a great Halloween decor.
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12. Black Candles
Can you imagine Halloween without candles? Me personally – no!
Candles are a very cool detail for this holiday.
They can find a place in any room and bring an amazing atmosphere.
Black tall candles, in particular, are most suitable for Halloween decor, providing a finished look.
You can add the candles to a set of decorations and thus combine them. Candles have always been an amazing addition to various decorative installations.
13. Halloween Ghost Print Wall Stickers
If you’re wondering how to diversify the boring furniture, then trust stickers.
An extremely compact and very effective decoration that will instantly change the setting and create an amazing Halloween mood.
You can also put them on windows or doors.
The important part here is to choose stickers that won’t ruin the surface of the furniture when removed.
You can also create your own by printing different pictures and sticking them wherever you want.
14. Halloween Door Mat
Door mats are a great decor element for the holiday that does not take up any space.
You can go for a standard doormat or something out of the box.
Only consider its size so it doesn’t end up causing you discomfort when opening and closing the door.
You can also buy a regular one and turn it into an amazing Halloween doormat by painting it yourself.
15. Glass cups
One of the main things that Halloween is all about is the treats!
To store them properly, we can stock up on interesting containers, bowls, and boxes with scary motifs.
They will tie in great with the decor in small rooms because they don’t take up much space.
16. Bone-Chilling Activities and Games
Now for the fun part – games! I always kick off with a classic: bobbing for apples.
It’s hilarious watching people try to grab apples with just their teeth.
Another favorite is the “Mummy Wrap” race.
Teams compete to wrap one person in toilet paper the fastest. It’s a riot!
For a quieter activity, I set up a pumpkin decorating station.
No carving allowed in my apartment – too messy!
Instead, I provide paint, glitter, and stick-on decorations.
I also love hosting a costume contest. Categories like “Scariest,” “Funniest,” and “Most Creative” get everyone involved. The prize? A spooky gift basket filled with Halloween goodies.
To keep the party going, I crank up a playlist of Halloween hits. “Monster Mash” always gets people on the dance floor!
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