17 best outdoor Halloween decorations that are both spooky and stylish

M&S’ neon stake lights will add an eerie glow to any outdoor space. They’ll look appropriately spooky along a pathway or scattered across a rockery or lawn. They’re also suitable for indoors – perfect if you’re decorating for a Halloween party.

Scatter a few of these rattan pumpkin decorations around your patio or porch and voilà – your very own mini pumpkin patch. It requires two AA batteries, so remember to stock up.

With its cutesy pumpkin motifs, this doormat proves that something can look spooky and sweet at the same time. It's made from coconut fibres for ultimate durability.

This outdoor lantern nails the haunted house aesthetic, thanks to its eerie silhouette of bats flying into the night and LED pillar candle. Pick up two and pop one either side of your front door or porch for a proper spooky welcome.

It requires three AAA batteries.

Dress up your fence with this frightful, steel witch topper; a subtle detail that will go a long way during spooky season. It’s earned this Etsy seller hundreds of five-star reviews, with users praising its brilliant quality and easy installation.

Note that steel tends to rust in bad weather, so take precautions if you’re worried about damage. Delivery can take up to a week.

Although ideal for Halloween, these terracotta pumpkins are neutral and stylish enough to become part of your everyday décor throughout autumn. They’re not only water-resistant but turn a deep shade of orange when wet, to enhance the cosiness.

Each has battery-operated LED lights to add a subtle twinkle to your outdoor space come evening. They also have a six-hour timer function, so they’ll already be lit when you come home from work.

We love this coir doormat, with its playful nod to spooky season. A handy rubber backing helps secures the mat in place, so there's no fear of slipping while you're cleaning your shoes. It's available in four sizes, although door runners are currently sold out.

Use these light-up ghouls to illuminate your driveway or arrange them near your front door to give guests a spooky welcome. Handily, you can set a six-hour timer so your ghostly friends will come to life automatically each evening.

They require three AAA batteries.

These spooky decorations will transform your porch or garage into a real-life bat cave. They’re lightweight enough to be stuck onto windows and garage doors with masking tape, and they’re made from waterproof foam, so less likely to get damaged if bad weather hits.

They’re also reusable, so can be enjoyed for many Halloweens to come. Four sizes are available.

Here’s a Halloween twist on the traditional Christmas wreath. This ghoulish bauble design will impress visitors and trick-or-treaters alike.

This lantern is only suitable to use indoors, but it would look fang-tastic hanging in a sheltered porch or entryway. It features a fun pumpkin and autumnal-themed illustration, and can be personalised with a special spooky message or your family name.

The Sanderson sisters are back, courtesy of this fun silhouette garden sign. Simply position it in front of a spotlight and watch the Hocus Pocus witches come to life on your wall or fence as night draws in. It will scare and delight guests in equal measure.

Note that lights are not included. It's available in two sizes.

These spine-chilling eyeball lights will add an eerie glow to surroundings. Although ideal for draping around trees, fences and balcony railings, they’re also suitable for indoor use. They have eight light settings, including a twinkle effect and a slow fade mode.

These lanterns look like they’ve been taken from a haunted house. They continue to rust if left outside too, giving them an authentic aged finish to up the creepiness in your garden or patio.

Horror filmmaker Tim Burton would probably love this gothic wreath. Ideal for the festive season as well as Halloween, it’s very Nightmare Before Christmas.