Our picks hit every note: spooky, stylish, and, dare we say, sweet.
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A new decorative wreath is the kind of piece that makes your home feel welcoming before guests cross the threshold. It adds seasonal flavor, and for All Hallows' Eve, it's a fun and simple way to lean into the scary decor. So, in a search for Halloween wreaths, we hunted around on the internet for some festive DIY options that hit every note: scary, spooky, stylish, and, dare we say, sweet.
For something autumnal enough that it can spill into Thanksgiving territory, we found a few wreaths that lean less into skulls and more into pumpkins, apples, and fall foliage. On the other hand, if you like your Halloween decor extra creepy, we've listed plenty of wreaths that will elicit a scream or two. No matter your style, you'll find something that suits you and your space. The best part? You can probably make most of these with materials you already have at home. Otherwise, we tracked down and included links to the pieces you need, from faux leaves and feathers to ping-pong balls.
If you don’t feel like getting fancy with the hot glue gun, we included some of our favorite store-bought options. There’s no shame in having the perfect Halloween wreaths arrive on your doorstep ready to hang—you’re busy working on your costume, after all. Scroll on for 28 ideas that are perfect for both fall and Halloween. And with temperatures finally cooling off, there's no better way to usher in a new season than with a crafty project.
Illuminate your entrance for trick-or-treaters with this simple but scary—and actually very sweet—wreath. It's a great balance of sparkle, light, boho touches, and a spooky crescent shape. A simple base wreath can be customized however you like. Get the tutorial at Modern Glam.
Maple leaves are some of the most iconic autumn symbols, and giving everything a darker hue and a spider web motif makes it all the more creepy. You can buy this one ready-to-go from Pottery Barn, or DIY it yourself with some black paint and faux maple leaves.
For a pre-made option that adds some moody glamour, go with this pre-lit snake wreath from Grandin Road. It looks like a writhing group is hung up on your door, and it's a great fit whether your household is House Slytherin or in their Reputation era.
The brilliant artist behind That Lemonade Life combined grapevines, faux oranges, and long black feathers to create this utterly gothic wreath. Bonus points that it uses both Halloween hues.
This Halloween wreath is a perfect combination of glamour and ghouls. At first, your eye naturally goes to the bats and skeletons, but upon closer inspection you'll notice the disco balls and pampas grass, both of which soften the look of this playful DIY masterpiece. Get the tutorial from Stephanie Hanna.
If your Halloween isn't complete without a visit to Salem via Hocus Pocus, this bright, candy-filled wreath is the perfect tribute. The sign on this Halloween ribbon wreath is a not-so-subtle references to the cult-favorite that we're obsessed with. Get the tutorial from Angela Lanter.
Is there any more chic color combo than black and white? We think not. This simple Halloween wreath unexpectedly uses the go-to scheme: white pompoms and black spiders, both of which are fastened onto twiggy grapevines. Stretch a few faux cobwebs to tie it all together. Get the tutorial at Pink Peppermint Design.
There's no rule against hanging a wreath in your kitchen or living room. If you do, keep it simple and use other decor to set the mood. Case in point: this wreath is part of a scheme that enlists pumpkins, a climbing procession of spiders, and a witch's broom.
There's no reason why your DIY Halloween wreath has to take hours to craft. If you have black craft paper, fold it a few times, trace the shape of a bat, and cut it out. Because you folded the paper, you'll get more than one identical bat.
In our opinion, a fall wreath can double as a Halloween wreath, so if you prefer a harvest aesthetic for your decor, this is a great option. You won't have to take it down on November 1st, and it can even do double duty as Thanksgiving decor.
Instead of covering your trees and bushes in gauzy spiderwebs this year, opt for a wreath covered in the stuff. Once the holiday passes, it'll be much easier to clean up and stow away for next year. This clever design from Scratch and Stitch gets its gauzy look from cheesecloth.
No matter which wreath you choose, this hanger will add an extra Halloween touch, especially if you go the fall wreath route. It blends in beautifully with the black roses in this wreath, but it'll welcome trick-or-treaters no matter what it's holding.
The trailing chains make this gothic wreath both beautiful and scary. It'd be haunting with the skulls and dusty gray pumpkins alone, too, especially at night.
Sometimes, classic Halloween colors are all you need to bring the holiday spirit to your front door. This wreath uses dyed corn husks in orange and black to bring the harvest to your decor.
This simple black wreath by Little Yellow Wheelbarrow accentuates any door—inside or out. If all you can get access to is a floral wreath, dye or spray paint the whole thing black and add a faux spider for that spooky touch.
A black butterfly wreath is just spooky enough for those who like to decorate but aren't super into the gore of the holiday. String together some mini butterflies for a cute version of a swarm (and a pretty simple DIY!)
Let this cat wreath by Uno Alla Volta inspire you to create your own black-cat-themed wreath. The how-to couldn't be easier: All you need are cream, black, and orange stems of wheat, construction paper, and some velvet ribbon.
Throwing a sophisticated grown-up Halloween party? Adorn the front door with this DIY wreath dreamt up by Cheetah Is the New Black. It's much more moody and romantic than your average Halloween wreath.
This pretty wreath, created by Sugar and Charm, is like a centerpiece for your door. We love the idea of hanging it from a stylish leather loop. The natural aromatherapy from the sweetgrass rope frame will also add a lovely scent to your home.
You might feel like somebody's watching you with this wreath, but it adds to the creepy vibe, and it's super easy to create. You'll need a lot of Ping-Pong balls, but the scary mass of watching eyes will be so worth it. Get the tutorial at No. 2 Pencil.
Jessica Cherner is House Beautiful’s Associate Shopping Editor, a role she’s honed since joining the editorial team in September 2022. Since then, she’s been testing and reviewing viral products, carefully curating timely gift guides, and tapping her vast network of interior designers to weigh in on decorating debates that often have the Internet divided. Though most of her day-to-day is product-focused, every now and then, she manages to publish a few home tours, which are the types of features she has written over the course of her eight-year career and in previous roles at 1stDibs and Architectural Digest. In her current role as a shopping editor, Jess has mastered the art of swapping decor in and out of her own New York City apartment to fulfill her seemingly never-ending quest for the perfectly styled space.
Janae McKenzie is the Associate Shopping Editor at House Beautiful, where she regularly covers the best of the best in home brands. Since joining the House Beautiful team in 2023, Janae regularly creates seasonal gift guides in addition to reviewing and evaluating home decor, bespoke furniture, and accessories. Janae also routinely tests viral products, from luxury sheets to high-tech air purifiers, determining quality and guiding readers to the best purchases possible. Janae holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and began her career at Food Network shortly after graduation. She also covers relevant shopping deals and celebrity news in the home space, a skill she honed during her tenure as a news writer at Glamour. When she’s not writing or scoping out the next mattress to test, you can find her hunting for trinkets to add to her bookshelf or artfully arranging her Playbill collection.
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