Decorate the entrance for Halloween - spooky atmosphere in a simple way

If you want to create Halloween atmosphere from the very beginning, you should focus on the entrance. Pumpkins by the door are an essential part of the decor. Regular pumpkins are great, but many choose to decorate them – both because it's fun and because it's part of the tradition.

The standard for Halloween is to carve faces – but sometimes also other designs – into the pumpkin. These are called Jack-o'-lanterns, also known as pumpkin lanterns. Start by hollowing out the pumpkin, then carve out the desired design, and finally place a light inside the pumpkin to illuminate the design in the autumn night. Of course, you can also buy decorative pumpkins.

Place torches or battery-powered lights along pathways and at the entrance for atmospheric lighting. You can also use witch hats and broomsticks as decorations on doors and walls.

Another tip is to use music as well, to create an even scarier atmosphere.

1. Pumpkin lanterns: Carve out classic or spooky faces in pumpkins, and place them on the doorstep with lights inside for a slightly eerie atmosphere that also welcomes both young and old.,2. Spider webs: Decorate bushes, fences, or the front door with artificial spider webs and plastic spiders for a frightening effect.,3. Autumn wreath: Hang up a Halloween-inspired wreath on the door, made of autumn leaves, small pumpkins, and black ribbons. Maybe you already have an autumn wreath that you can decorate with some Halloween decorations for the occasion?,4. Illuminating decorations: Use battery-powered LED lights in orange and purple to illuminate trees, bushes, and the entrance.,5. Tombstones: Set up artificial tombstones with scary text in the garden or at the entrance.,6. Fake blood: Spray fake blood on the door or walkway for a creepy effect (use something that can be easily washed away).,7. Ghosts: Hang up small fabric ghosts in the trees or on the porch for a playful touch.,8. Skeletons: Place plastic or cardboard skeletons at the entrance, maybe sitting on a chair as if they are guarding the house.,9. Flapping bats: Attach paper bats on the exterior walls or door, so they appear to be flying out of the house.,10. Pots with black flowers: Plant dark-leaved plants or artificial black roses in pots at the entrance.,11. Heather: Use purple or white heather to add color and texture to your pots, while also giving a witchy feel.,12. Silver cineraria: Use silver cineraria in plant combinations, this plant has pale, almost ghostly foliage and complements darker plants superbly.,13. Mysterious lanterns: Place lanterns with lights along the walkway to create a spooky atmosphere.,14. Sound effects: Set up a speaker that plays creepy sounds, such as howling wolves.,15. Fake birds: Place plastic crows or owls on the fence or porch railing to create a menacing feel.,16. Dark veil: Hang a dark veil over the door that visitors must walk through to enter.,17. Fake hands: Place fake hands sticking out of the ground along the walkway, as if they belong to zombies digging themselves up.,18. Mysterious garden lighting: Use lighting that illuminates trees or bushes from below to create a frightening shadow effect.,19. Pumpkin path: Set up a row of small pumpkins along the walkway leading to the door.,20. Warning signs: Put up a sign at the entrance with a warning, such as "Warning: Enter at your own risk" to set the mood even before they step inside.

Many have the same style at the entrance as they do in the garden, and there is a lot you can do to maintain the style while also tying it together with Halloween.

A large and lush harvest wreath on the door welcomes Halloween in a romantic style. Create a wreath of ivy intertwined with black and red roses, signaling both the soft, romantic and the dark, eerie elements. Black solar lamps with flower shapes and intricate patterns also fit well with the theme. Dark pots with twisted patterns, and rectangular planters with dark plants and skeleton décor also create a nice effect. A rocking chair can also provide a romantic feel. Decorate it with dark textiles and spider webs with spiders to create more Halloween atmosphere.

The Japandi style is characterized by earthy colors and structured placement. To create a Halloween entrance in Japandi style, it is fitting with plants like silver garlands, blue fescue, and holly. You can make garlands of dried plants - for example, of dried Japanese lanterns, which are suitable for decorations. You can also break it up with a solitary plant in a pot, like a juniper bush covered with spider webs. Choose pumpkins in light tones and Coleus in orange or black - but remember that Coleus cannot withstand frost. Place the pumpkins in matching pots with dark decorative stones. Lighting is important in Japandi, as is water. You can place a tray with a water mirror, and use a smoke machine to create a spooky smoke effect over the water.

The Nordic style is simple, minimalist, and modern. Using whole pumpkins in different shades of the same color gives a tidy impression. Feel free to stick to a few different decorative elements and mix different sizes instead. The same goes for colors - find a color palette you like and try to find products and plants that harmonize with these shades.

The classic style is the nostalgic, Norwegian garden with classical flowers. Both lady's mantle and heather fit well in pots at the entrance. Many of these plants also have colors that suit Halloween. Make a fall wreath of heather and decorate it with spiderwebs. Plant heather and ornamental cabbage together in pots and decorate with skeleton hands and skulls.

The down-to-earth style is characterized by sustainability and edible plants. When decorating, you can think of reusing and natural materials. Real pumpkins are a natural choice on the porch, along with ornamental cabbage, heather, and other plants that suit the season. If you have dark planters, you can fill them with different types of cabbage and place skeleton pieces or pumpkins in them. Hay bales, dried flower bouquets, and dark pots also fit well with the style.

Connecting Halloween to a Mediterranean-inspired style at the entrance may seem like an impossible project, but it is actually possible. Large pots with succulent plants, pumpkins, and perhaps a fall wreath with dried citrus slices and eucalyptus leaves contribute to the atmosphere. If you have a canary palm at home, it's time to trim off the dry lower leaves. These tough leaves work great as a frame in the wreath.