25 Best Halloween Centerpieces for a Boo-tiful Tablescape
Make your own spooky statement piece!
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If you're hosting a Halloween dinner party or just looking to decorate every last inch of your home in October, you're probably going to want to deck out your dining table. That means you need to pay special attention to your centerpiece, mainly because once you choose this spooky statement piece, the rest of your indoor Halloween decorations will likely fall into place. To find the most boo-tiful Halloween centerpieces you could head to your local Halloween store or pick up a centerpiece online, or you could easily DIY your own.
There are tons of pumpkin decorating ideas that are totally gourd-geous, like a pumpkin diorama depicting a spooky scene, or hallowed-out pumpkins that can serve as vases for your favorite Halloween flowers. There are also quite a few skull-centered centerpieces, including a creepy planter and a bejeweled piece that proves even skeletons can be stunning. There are some totally unexpected centerpieces, too, like a colorful pumpkin balloon centerpiece or an arrangement of black roses and cotton stems.
Plenty of these ideas can also double as fall centerpieces with pretty autumnal colors and moody candles. Simply add in a skull or two and the scene instantly gets a bit creepier. Then remove them when the holiday is over! But no matter which Halloween table décor idea you choose, you'll be setting the perfect spooky tone for the rest of your tablescape. Then bring on the frightfully delicious Halloween foods!
Get creative decorating for Halloween:
Bubbling Cauldron
Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble. Add this cute craft to any table and you'll bewitch everyone! It's actually crafted with painted Christmas ornaments, which you probably have a ton of in your craft bin anyway.
See the tutorial Dream a Little Bigger.
Test Tube Floral Arrangement
Try an experiment this Halloween and grab some test tubes. Some moody florals and creepy bones create an equally spooky and elegant display.
See more at Inspired by Charm.
Halloween Trees and Vintage Figurines
For anyone who really loves Christmas, this is a great idea. It combines little decorative trees and vintage-inspired wood figurines that look like nutcrackers... and yet, the whole display feels distinctively Halloween.
See more at House by Hoff.
Spooky Neutrals
The great thing about this neutral floral centerpiece is it looks perfectly fall until you add a skull next to it. And poof! It's just spooky enough for the holiday. The moody candles help too, of course.
See more at Almost Makes Perfect.
Halloween Terrarium
Grab a big glass jar and create a spooky terrarium! You can gather lots of little decorations and have fun building a scene. Bonus: You can reuse everything once you disassemble for other projects, too.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
Cardboard Box Haunted House
Can you believe this stunning haunted house was made from a leftover cardboard box? Neither will your guests! Once you've constructed it, paint it black and decorate with orange moss and dried glixia.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Gourd Vases
When it comes to Halloween decorations, you can never go wrong with pumpkins and other gourds. Take this tradition to the next level by hollowing them out and filling them with beautiful Halloween flowers and ornamental cabbage.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Spooky Tea Party Centerpiece
A Halloween tea party is such a delightful idea! Make it a little bit sweet and a little bit spooky by adding a centerpiece featuring a black teapot, a black paper candelabra, and a vintage-inspired Halloween cookie.
Get the tutorial at Hostess with the Mostest.
Skull Planter
For spooky-chic Halloween style, create a black and white tablescape anchored by a white skull planter. All you have to do is saw the top off a store-bought skull, sand down any rough edges, and fill it with the succulent of your choice.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Painted Pumpkin Photo Holders
If a black and orange color scheme isn't your thing, make it a colorful Halloween by creating a centerpiece of vibrant painted pumpkins. Find out how to add DIY gold photo holders to display all your favorite Halloween costume pics through the years.
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.
Halloween Candlestick Holders
Create these gorgeous candle holders by painting glass bottles from the dollar store with black spray paint and metallic gold craft paint. They'll give your simple white candlesticks a moody feel that's just right for the spooky season.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Yarn Pumpkins
Here's a playful centerpiece idea that would be perfect for adding some pops of color to your table. The trick to making them is to wrap partially blown-up balloons in orange and yellow yarn and then gently deflate the balloons.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Potion Bottles Centerpiece
Use leftover jars and glasses from around your home to create this bewitching centerpiece. The labels are actually free printables, so you can easily pull together this project!
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
Mini Herringbone Pumpkins
Bring a touch of glamour to your Halloween tablescape with mini white pumpkins decorated with the prettiest herringbone pattern. Use a gold paint pen to draw all the fine lines.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Balloon Pumpkin Centerpiece
Balloon arches are everywhere these days—even on your dining table! We love this mix of orange, pink, and yellow balloons interspersed with mini pumpkins and eucalyptus leaves.
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.
Jeweled Skull
Who says skulls can't be sparkly? Glue a variety of jewels and pearls to a plastic skull to make it more glam than gory.
Get the tutorial at Persia Lou.
White Hand-Lettered Pumpkin
Here's a Halloween centerpiece that will last all season long! Paint a pumpkin all white and declare your love for fall in pretty gold script.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Floral Moon Pumpkin
We're over the moon for this unique centerpiece! After painting your craft pumpkin black, poke some holes in it and fill them up with fresh flowers in the shape of a crescent moon.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
Creepy Objects Tray
If you love Halloween as much as we do, you probably have decorations to spare. Gather up those leftover spooky odds and ends and place them on a mirrored tray to create a cohesive look.
Get the tutorial at Hostess with the Mostest.
Pastel Pumpkin Faces
How pretty are these pastel pumpkins? You can use a template to easily paint the whimsical faces on pumpkins and gourds in all different shapes and sizes.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
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