Black & White Halloween Decor
Using the colors black and white to decorate for Halloween can be a sophisticated way to celebrate this fun holiday. Not only does this two-toned color palette look hauntingly beautiful, its elegance is offset by a slight undertone of creepiness.
To add another dimension to this Halloween color scheme, you could also mix in one other color such as a gray, green, or purple, but black and white is strong enough to stand on its own without a lot of interference.
Below are some stylish ideas for decorating with black and white decor this Halloween season. All of these Halloween decorations are easy to DIY and are super budget-friendly. Here’s to a happy – and hauntingly beautiful – Halloween!
This gorgeous table featured via Remodelista is not just for Halloween, but we think it will do nicely for a sophisticated Halloween gathering. Plus, the simple decorations (wine bottles for candle holders) can easily be done on a tight budget. For more fall table ideas along with black and white Halloween tables, see our article and click over to these ideas:
Pumpkins aren't just for carving anymore; they've certainly gotten sophisticated like the idea in the photo from Country Living. This pumpkin displays verses from Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem, "The Raven." All it took to make this masterpiece was a bit of paint and stick on letters. For more black and white pumpkin masterpieces, see these ideas:
These black lace votive candleholders featured over at Family Chic are a cinch to make. Score affordable glass votives at the dollar store and buy lace by the yard at your local craft store. (Don't forget to clip a coupon!) For more sophisticated yet simple to DIY black and white Halloween candle designs, see these ideas:
Mantels and sofa tables make wonderful places to add a display of seasonal or party decor, like in this photo from My Fabuless Life. Make your place extra spooky by clearing off your everyday items and creating a Halloween showcase. Keeping it in simple shades of black and white means you can mix in some of your everyday items, plus it keeps it from competing with the color of your other furnishings. For more black and white Halloween decorating ideas, see these features:
A great way to decorate for Halloween is by using free printables found around the web. Not only can these be used to dress tables, treat bags, mantels and more, but they don't cost you a dime! To get you started, try these printables found here:
To add another dimension to this Halloween color scheme, you could also mix in one other color such as a gray, green, or purple, but black and white is strong enough to stand on its own without a lot of interference.
Below are some stylish ideas for decorating with black and white decor this Halloween season. All of these Halloween decorations are easy to DIY and are super budget-friendly. Here’s to a happy – and hauntingly beautiful – Halloween!
Black & White Halloween Tables
This gorgeous table featured via Remodelista is not just for Halloween, but we think it will do nicely for a sophisticated Halloween gathering. Plus, the simple decorations (wine bottles for candle holders) can easily be done on a tight budget. For more fall table ideas along with black and white Halloween tables, see our article and click over to these ideas:
- Black & White Cocktail Table
- Black & White Eddie Ross Table
- Glittered Pumpkin Centerpiece & Table
- Black & White Dessert Table
- Spider Treat Table
- Black & White Candy Display
Black & White Pumpkins
Pumpkins aren't just for carving anymore; they've certainly gotten sophisticated like the idea in the photo from Country Living. This pumpkin displays verses from Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem, "The Raven." All it took to make this masterpiece was a bit of paint and stick on letters. For more black and white pumpkin masterpieces, see these ideas:
- Chalkboard Word Find Pumpkin
- Black & White Jeweled Pumpkin
- Black & White Ikat Pumpkin
- Black Silver Leaf Pumpkin
- Black & White Boo Pumpkin
- Faux Milk Glass Pumpkins
- Glittery Spider Web Pumpkin
Black & White Halloween Candles
These black lace votive candleholders featured over at Family Chic are a cinch to make. Score affordable glass votives at the dollar store and buy lace by the yard at your local craft store. (Don't forget to clip a coupon!) For more sophisticated yet simple to DIY black and white Halloween candle designs, see these ideas:
- Black & White Mason Jar Candles
- Black Tin Can Punch Light
- Dripping Haunted House Candles
- Vintage Prints Halloween Candles
- Black & White Pumpkin Candles
- Black & White Graphic Candles
- Wicked Painted Candles
Black & White Halloween Displays
Mantels and sofa tables make wonderful places to add a display of seasonal or party decor, like in this photo from My Fabuless Life. Make your place extra spooky by clearing off your everyday items and creating a Halloween showcase. Keeping it in simple shades of black and white means you can mix in some of your everyday items, plus it keeps it from competing with the color of your other furnishings. For more black and white Halloween decorating ideas, see these features:
- Halloween Display: Creations by Kara
- Halloween Display: Brit + Co.
- Halloween Display: Vintage Mint
- Halloween Display: Serendipity Soiree
- Halloween Display: Let It Shine
- Halloween Display: The Decorated House
- Halloween Display: Make the Best of Things
Black & White Halloween Printables
A great way to decorate for Halloween is by using free printables found around the web. Not only can these be used to dress tables, treat bags, mantels and more, but they don't cost you a dime! To get you started, try these printables found here:
- Free Halloween Printables: Budget Decorating
- Free Halloween Printables: BH&G
- Free Halloween Printables: A Beautiful Mess
- 100 Free Halloween Printables: Moms by Heart
- Free Halloween Printables: I Heart Naptime
- Free X-Ray Printables: Vintage Printable (see this site for tons of free printables that you could use for Halloween)
- Free Halloween Printables: Catch My Party
- Free Halloween Printables: Apartment Therapy
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