13 Cheap Halloween Front Door Decor Ideas That Look Cute
Looking to decorate your front door this spooky season? Check out our list of cheap but cute Halloween front door decor.
As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, there’s an unmistakable buzz of excitement in the air. Halloween is just around the corner, and with it comes the thrill of transforming your home into an eerie enchanting space to welcome trick-or-treaters or to just enjoy during the season.
One of the best places to start this transformation is right at your front door. After all, it’s the first thing trick-or-treaters and guests will see. So, why not make a lasting impression? Whether you prefer a spooky, fun, or elegant look, here are some bewitching Halloween front door decor ideas to inspire your Halloween decorating!
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1. Pumpkins + Jack-o-lanterns
An obvious decor choice for the Halloween season! Any front door decor in fall could use some well placed pumpkins, carved or otherwise. Look for sales an auctions on these
If you are looking to get a head start on decorating this season before the pumpkin patches are ready, consider these Faux Foam Pumpkins from Target until the real deal is available. Faux pumpkins can be an excellent decor item to decorate with indoors. They make a good investment since you can reuse them each season.
2. Corn Stalks + Straw Bales
Another fall staple that you cannot go wrong with is utilizing corn stalks and straw or hay bales. Corn stalks make great swags for flanking any front door and give an erie Halloween vibe to the decor.
Straw bales like these Garden Elements Straw Bales available at Walmart, are large enough in size to add depth to your front door decor by allowing you to layer pumpkins, gourds, mums, and other decorations.
3. Seasonal Welcome Mat
No front door decor is complete without an inviting welcome mat to set the tone for guests as they enter your space. This fun Halloween Themed Outdoor Welcome Mat available at Target adds a touch of Halloween themed whimsical fun to your front door decor.
4. Colored String Lights
Adding lighting to your Halloween front door decor will allow you to create ambiance and set the vibe for your decor. Whether you are looking to set a spooky motif or just add warmth to your front door entrance, try adding simple string lights like these Orange Twinkling Flicker Lights available at Target.
Intertwine this light strand with a fall garland or drape through branches for festive ambiance In the dark.
5. Spider Webbing
Nothing says Halloween decor more than draped spider webs! This Spooky Stretchable Spider Webbing available at Target comes with faux spiders to sprinkle throughout the webbing, adding an creepy touch to your front door decor.
Drape the webbing over outdoor lighting, planters, pumpkins and other Halloween decor for that desired spooky affect.
6. Fall Foliage Garland
A super easy and affective way to add Halloween decor to your front door is by hanging a fall garland, like this Fall Maple Leaf Garland available at Walmart.
Utilize the garland to frame your front door to instantly usher inn all the Halloween vibes.
7. Outdoor lanterns
Outdoor lanterns are a great way to add more lighting to create ambiance in your Halloween front door decor.
This Black Metal Battery Powered Outdoor Lantern available at Walmart is a great price point to add multiple lanterns to your front door decor. Use battery operated LED candles for a worry-free lighting that still gives an overall Halloween look.
8. Bat Decals
Sticky decals like these Black Bat Decals available at Target are a great way to fill spaces and add Halloween decoration to your front door decor.
Arrange your decals sporadically where decor is needed or arrange in a large grouping to create an effect of the bats swarming into your space.
9. Festive Banner
For a more curated look to your Halloween front door decor, try adding a festive banner like this Trick or Treat Felt Banner available at Target for an added touch to welcome guests.
10. Prop Cloth
When trying to create a Halloween vibe for your front door decor, any type of prop cloth like this Erie Halloween White Prop Cloth available at Target.
Prop cloth is typically gauze-like and features rips and tears to help achieve that intentionally creepy aesthetic.
11. Witch Hats
Here is a super simple Halloween decoration to incorporate into your front door decor. These Black Halloween Witch Hats available at Target are perfect to top off carved pumpkins or to suspend along your front door space to add that iconic Halloween symbol.
12. Life-Sized Skeleton
Embrace the spirit of the Halloween and add a skeleton element to your front door decor, like this Posable Outdoor Skeleton available at Walmart.
Set up your skeleton standing or sitting for added interest.
13. Faux Crows
A favorite among fall and Halloween decor, you can’t go wrong with mixing in some faux crows like these Realistic Halloween Black Crows available at Target.
Perch these life-like birds in planters, on pumpkins, railings, lighting, trees and bushes to complete the full Halloween affect for your front decor.
Decorating your front door for Halloween is a wonderful way to get into the spooky spirit. Whether you prefer a classic haunted house look, a whimsical and fun display, or an elegant enchanted scene, there are endless possibilities to explore.
Incorporate DIY projects, natural elements, and high-tech haunts to create a memorable and engaging experience for all who visit. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the process of bringing a little Halloween magic to your home.
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