6 Easy Ways to Decorate Your Home this Halloween

Calling all ghosts, goblins, and ghouls – Halloween is almost around the corner! And if you haven’t decided about getting wickedly creative with your home in Malta there is still time for some spooky decorations. If you haven’t got a plan for your décor, you’d better get cracking! And the good news is, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of our favourite Halloween decoration ideas that are sure to scare up a little fun this year!

1. Bone-chilling skeleton decorations

Plastic skeletons are a fantastic way to add Halloween flair to any type of property in Malta or Gozo like a townhouse. If you want your whole neighbourhood to be in on the fun, you could position a full-sized skeleton at the window to leer and wave at passers-by. That’s one way of scaring the bejesus out of those trick-or-treaters!

Or, if you want something a little more intimate, why not throw a Halloween-themed dinner party? You can give your table an ominous touch by adding a skull as the centrepiece. Prop it up on some musty, old books and dot other spooky ornaments around your dining room for a more elaborately haunting ambience.

2. Ghosts Just Want to Have Fun

With a little imagination, you can turn everyday household items into makeshift ghosts and ghouls. Got any old white sheets? Put them to good use and transform them into creepy floating creatures hanging from the ceiling. Goosebumps guaranteed!

You could even turn white candles into ghosts by drawing eerie eyes on them – they’re a cinch to make and can be lit in a dark room to enhance that Halloween essence we all love so much. However, we cannot guarantee that your house in Malta or any other type of property maybe already haunted, especially if you have bought an 18^th-century townhouse. Learn more about 5 signs of how your home might be haunted!  

3. Carve Out Some Good Times 

Pumpkins are a staple when it comes to decorating your home for Halloween. With a little effort, this seemingly innocent vegetable can be turned into an otherworldly ornament. From scary features to friendlier faces, you can carve out whatever you fancy! 

But does carving pumpkins seem like too much hard work? You could wrap one in fabric instead – black lace works great – to add a classy touch to your Halloween décor. There’s nothing to it!

And don’t forget that those carved-out sections can be turned into something delicious. Who doesn’t love a hot helping of pumpkin soup or pumpkin pie as the nights start to draw in? 

4. Creepy Crawly Corner

Nothing says ‘creepy’ quite like having spiders and cobwebs scattered around your home. Next time you’re shopping for decorations, look out for stretchable cobwebs. They’re a cheap and an easy hack for adding an instantly unnerving atmosphere. They’re especially creepy around mirrors, cabinets, bookshelves, and light fixtures. 

Positioning a giant spiderweb on your door will have guests think twice about knocking! Go the extra mile and stick spiders to the web for an extra menacing effect. 

5. Bewitching Touches

Cast a spell on your home with some wickedly fun witch decorations. You can keep it light and friendly by filling up cauldrons full of sweets for guests and trick-or-treaters to enjoy. 

Witches’ hats are cheap to buy, easy to make and are a great decorative element. Keep it simple with a witch’s hat on a coat rack, or with a slight bit of effort, add a magical touch by hanging them from your ceiling!

6. Frightfully Chic and Subtly Spooky

Looking for a more subtle way to decorate your house or any other type of property in Malta or Gozo? Simply dimming lights is the easiest and quickest way to create an eerie feeling in your home. 

You could even add pieces in autumnal colours – like deep oranges and rustic yellow – around the house, to get the Halloween aesthetic without going over the top. Or, if you do want to amp up the drama but without the kitsch, group up black candles in old candle holders together with any other spooky ornaments you may have. 

And there you have our favourite ideas to ensure you have a spooktacular Halloween! Looking to buy your own type of property in Malta or Gozo like a townhouse to decorate? Reach out to our expert team at RE/MAX today for advice on all things property-related in Malta.