Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to start getting into the spirit. Decorating your home to fit the holiday is a great way to embody the spooky season and embrace the theme. In an apartment, you still have plenty of ways that you can get creative and make your unit uniquely yours this time of year, and we’ve gathered some of the best easy and renter-friendly apartment decor ideas to inspire your homemaking hobbies. Let’s mummy walk right into it.
Diy art
If you’re looking for a fun fall craft that will double as Halloween decor, there are plenty of options that will look chic and inviting in your home. One way to do this is by painting your fingertips black, white, or orange, and scattering the prints around on a page. Then go in with a marker and turn them into pumpkins, bats, or ghosts. This makes for a small pattern that will pair great with any existing home decor but adds a little seasonal touch to the room.
Another option that grew in popularity last year is painting over existing paintings from thrift stores. Find artwork that features people, and then paint a ghost sheet over their forms. This creates a scene of ghosts going about their day, which adds a fun personality to the painting. No matter what your theme is this holiday season, there are wall art options for any apartment.
Paint pumpkins
While carving pumpkins is the more traditional Halloween activity, painting them can be less messy and allow for more creativity. The great part about using a pumpkin as your canvas is that no matter how you choose to paint it, what colors you use, or what style you have, the result will instantly lend itself to a Halloween motif. Another perk to painting over carving is that they will last a lot longer, allowing you to enjoy your work for the entire month rather than one week. These painted pumpkins can be scattered anywhere in the home to add a fall touch.
Candy Bowls
Halloween is all about candy. A subtle way to nod to the holiday is to incorporate these treats in your decorations. Consider filling shallow bowls with candy of your choice, and using it as a centerpiece to your tables or an addition to your shelf collages. You can even buy the Halloween-themed candies in oranges, purples, blacks, and greens, or you can stick to the classic wrappers. Not only is this a cute and easy way to add holiday cheer to the apartments, but it also provides easy snacks to treat yourself with throughout the day.
Light some candles
Fall is all about getting cozy thanks to the cooler weather outside. There’s no better way to create a warm and inviting atmosphere than to light a few candles around your apartment. Whether you use an actual flame or a lightbulb warmer, the warm glow and the seasonal scents are perfect for establishing an ambiance of your choosing that wraps anyone who walks in the door with a warm welcome.
Use fishing wire
An element of the supernatural that makes for great decor is floating objects. An easy way to create this illusion is by tying fishing wire to anything from bats or keys to witches hats or ghosts and then taping the other end to your ceiling. This allows the heights to be completely adjustable and adds to a spooky vibe in your apartment. Be sure to consider the possibility of them falling, and plan accordingly with strong tape and light subjects to levitate.
Do the monster mash
Once you have your apartment sufficiently spook-ified, you’re ready for a season full of ghouls and black cats. Adding cozy but mysterious elements in your home as a nod to the holiday is a fun way to enjoy your space this October. Some apartments even host Halloween events for residents to enjoy, so be sure to check with your property manager for your next chance to haunt your neighbors. At 444 Social, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit and our residents are showing off their costumes. Click here to learn more about our luxury apartment community and how our residents enjoy utilizing our amenities together.