As the crisp autumn air settles in, homeowners across the country prepare to transform their houses into eerie haunts for Halloween. One of the most impactful ways to set the tone for your spooky celebration is with eye-catching Halloween door decorations.
These entryway embellishments not only welcome trick-or-treaters but also showcase your festive spirit to the entire neighborhood.
DIY Halloween Door Decorations
1 Skeleton Greeter Door
THE PINK CLUTCH
Here’s a preppy way to dress up your front door for Halloween! Hang a skeleton donning a cute outfit—like a plaid shirt, skirt, and pearls—and partner it with tried-and-true Halloween decorations.
Get the tutorial at The Pink Clutch.
2 Cute Cobwebs Door
KOURTNI MUNOZ/HOUSE ON LONGWOOD LANE
Sometimes, a Halloween front door doesn’t have to be complicated. Pick out classic seasonal elements, like a DIY doormat, cobwebs, bats, and pumpkins to craft a look everyone will love.
Get the tutorial at House on Longwood Lane.
3 Halloween Sparkle Door
MODERN GLAM
Festooned in fairy lights, you can recreate this front door and entryway at home. Gather up spiders, a gorgeously ghoulish wreath, and pumpkins straight from the patch.
Get the tutorial at Modern Glam.
4 Itsy Bitsy Spiders Door
CHERISHED BLISS
Have an embroidery hoop or two just laying around? Transform one into a Halloween masterpiece by using faux webbing, a group of spiders, and striped ribbon.
Get the tutorial at Cherished Bliss.
5 Flying Lessons Door
A PIECE OF RAINBOW
Starting with a free printable, you can make this Halloween door decoration with your kids. All it takes is some construction paper, ribbon, and a broom.
Get the tutorial at A Piece of Rainbow.
6 Googly Eye Front Door
Craftaholics Anonymous
Just look at this door! 👀 It counts as a decorating craft both kids and adults alike will love to participate in! Just grab a bag of googly eyes and start speckling your door with them. It’s as easy as peel and stick.
Get the tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous.
7 Spiderweb Doormat
Delia Creates
No entryway is complete without a doormat. After all, it’s the last thing people see before entering your home as they wipe off the leaves from their shoes. This mat is easy to make, adds instant spooky flair, and works nicely with other black, spider, or bat decorations.
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
8 Corn Stalk Door
Delia Creates
Children of the Corn, anyone? Even if you don’t like the scary 1980s movie, you’ll love this farmhouse-chic doorway. The look is an instant classic thanks to the homemade wreath and cornstalks framing the door. Best of all, you can keep it up all season!
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
9 Wheat Wreath and Bat Door
BUFF STRICKLAND
Take a look at Ree’s door from a few Halloweens ago (look how young Paige is!) and pick up a few style ideas. A wheat wreath and fluttering bats give a pretty, yet spooky, look to the porch. And those floral pumpkins paired with mums? Oh, how Ree they are!
10 DIY Spider Halloween Wreath
Pink Peppermint Design
Creepy-crawly and sophisticated all at once? Yes, please! This easy-to-make wreath will fascinate any children who dare to visit your home on Halloween—and the beautiful design will intrigue grown-up guests, too.
Get the tutorial at Pink Peppermint Design.
11 Simple & Sweet Door
JORDAN ZOBRIST/ELLE APPAREL
A timeless fall wreath and bat garland make for the ideal Halloween costume picture spot.
Get the tutorial at Elle Apparel.
12 Natural Look Door
TARYN WHITEAKER
The fields and grasses that turn gold during the fall are so pretty, so follow these tips to capture that look for your Halloween door. A wreath and rug made with natural materials, potted grasses, and All Hallows’ Eve touches like a “Boo” doormat are the perfect nod to nature through décor.
Get the tutorial at Taryn Whiteaker.
13 Surf the Web Door
EVENTS TO CELEBRATE
Who knew that a white plastic tablecloth, Mod Podge, black paint, and a few cardstock spiders could create such a charming Halloween door? You can weave this web with help from your kids.
Get the tutorial at Events to Celebrate.
14 Eerie Wreath Door
CRAZY WONDERFUL
If you enjoy just a dash of spookiness for your Halloween front door, then make this cute country-meets-haunted-house wreath. A grapevine wreath takes on a ghostly form with its black accents and Spanish moss.
Get the tutorial at Crazy Wonderful.
15 Fab Frames Door
The Happy Housie
Wood-detailed frames, burlap, and black crows come together to make this delightful Halloween door hanger.
Get the tutorial at The Happy Housie.
16 Ghostly Glam Door
CRAZY CHIC DESIGN
Give your Halloween decorations a glamorous makeover by weaving in a sparkly skull, pink pumpkins, and a pom-pom garland. Pink, white, and black work beautifully as a non-traditional Halloween color palette.
Get the tutorial at Crazy Chic Design.
17 Retro Halloween Door
Hammer & a Headband
How’s this for a mid-century take on Halloween? Make an atomic silver wreath and tuck in vintage Halloween postcards for a throwback look.
Get the tutorial at Hammer & a Headband.
18 Orange and Black Door
Suburban Pop
You can’t ever go wrong with a classic door decoration like this jet-black wreath. Bonus points if your door just happens to be painted orange!
Get the tutorial at Suburban Pop.
19 That’s So Raven Door
Craftivity Designs
It’s no wonder that Edgar Allan Poe was so obsessed with ravens. These birds look oh-so-eye-catching as they fly across a door.
Get the tutorial at Craftivity Designs.
20 Pretty Paper Door
Design Improvised
This might be the cutest Halloween wreath ever. It’s made up of darling party fans that lend an old-fashioned feel to the front door.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
21 Halloween Scene Door
ATTA GIRL SAYS
Go big and give your front porch the full Halloween treatment with this spooky display. Drape cheesecloth on your door, hang a black wreath and mini lanterns, and add a vulture and accompanying skeleton. And don’t forget the stacks of pumpkins!
Get the tutorial at Atta Girl Says.
22 Beware Flair Door
JEN WOODHOUSE
Have a small entryway but still want to gussy it up for Halloween? Simply hang a “Beware” sign on the door and surround it with supernatural touches, like a few skulls and a spooky doormat.
Get the tutorial at Jen Woodhouse.
23 Creepy Crawlies Door
RHYTHMS OF PLAY
How adorable are these colorful pipe cleaner spiders? They bring instant Halloween fun to a cobweb-covered front door.
Get the tutorial at Rhythms of Play.
24 Starry Fright Door
A HOME FOR DESIGN
You can make this stylish geometric star with just a handful of black straws. It’s a modern way to approach your Halloween door décor.
Get the tutorial at A Home for Design.
25 Black and White Door
HOW TO NEST FOR LESS
What’s black, white, and cute all over? This Halloween front door, of course! Get out the plaid ribbon and DIY a cute sign to make your entryway look classic and visually appealing.
Get the tutorial at How to Nest for Less.
26 Halloween Candy Door Hanger
Cherished Bliss
Away from home this Halloween? Then you’ll want to craft one of these smiling pumpkins, which holds tons of candy and offers a DIY solution for your trick-or-treaters. Hopefully, they’ll take just one piece! 😉
Get the tutorial at Cherished Bliss.
27 Trick-or-Treat Garland
Sarah Hearts
There’s no need to break the bank when it comes to whipping up this year’s Halloween décor! Luckily, this blogger’s printable garland will upgrade your front door in no time, and it’s free!
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.
28 Halloween Ghost Wreath
Handmade Charlotte
This ghostly craft is as easy as they come—and it’s just boo-tiful, too! It only requires five materials: An embroidery hoop and wrapped ping-pong balls bring it to life quickly.
Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
29 Spooky Meets Cute Door
Sugar & Cloth
While these pink front doors have a slightly eerie makeover, they’re too cute to be scary! The tattered cloth gives it a Halloween vibe, while the tiny pumpkins and skeleton unicorn keep it charming.
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.
30 Pastel Balloon Door
Aww Sam
If you prefer more color while still feeling festive, then this idea is for you! Create a frame for your door with balloons in orange and pink hues. Then simply add sticker bats, cobwebs, and pumpkins to dress it up for Halloween.
See more at Aww Sam.
In conclusion, Halloween door decorations are an essential element in creating a spooky atmosphere for the holiday. From simple DIY projects to elaborate setups, there’s a perfect door decoration for every home and skill level.
By implementing these ideas, you’ll not only impress your neighbors and trick-or-treaters but also set the stage for a truly memorable Halloween celebration.
So, unleash your creativity, embrace the spirit of the season, and let your front door become the haunting centerpiece of your Halloween decor. After all, a well-decorated door is the first step in turning your home into the ultimate house of horrors.