Enjoy a beautifully decorated black and white table with a skeleton theme. White pumpkins stand on cake plates in between assorted black candlesticks with white tapers. A petite checkered pumpkin echos the pattern of the tablecloths as well as the stacked place settings. Add a silly skeleton friend to the foot of the table for a spooky welcome.
20 Intoxicating Halloween Centerpieces for Spooky Season
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Published: October 17, 2023
Updated: November 13, 2023
Reviewed by Zakhar Ivanisov
It’s a weekend night in October and you have guests coming over, but you’ve neglected your Halloween centerpieces. You need a quick and easy solution, so what do you do? If this describes your current predicament, here are a multitude of hauntingly hopeful ideas at your fingertips that are sure to tickle your supernatural fancy. From wicked webs to scary skeletons, the following photographs have been curated with your needs in mind.
You’ll find homes that embrace the spirit of the season with truly terrifying décor as well as traditional centerpieces that embrace the beauty of fall with the help of pumpkins and foliage. The most creative dining tables combine a little bit of both themes for a look that expands through all autumn months. Whether you’re a shopper or a crafter, allow these looks to get your creative juices flowing as you prepare the most spectacular Halloween table décor.
02 of Orange and Black Tiered Stand
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Tiered cupcake stands are so versatile because they’re great decoration holders. This black and orange display consists of matching skeletons, petite candelabras, and various pumpkins in bright orange. Monogrammed items like mugs, candles, and pumpkins work well together in a display to solidify the season’s theme and are a budget-friendly option for table decor.
03 of Skeleton Key Tree Halloween Centerpiece
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In a spooky farmhouse, create a scarier vibe with a bare tree displaying mysterious old keys. A bit of draping black cheesecloth adds a supernatural feel to the room, but the look can be dressed up with a bowl filled with scented pinecones and battery-powered candles. This specific look works well on a light wood table that doesn’t distract from the black decor.
04 of Bundles of Branches
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Halloween decorations are all about creativity, and the homeowner of this farmhouse table displayed their ingenuity by finding an oversized tree branch and painting it black to extend across the center of the table. Paired with skeletons, pumpkins, and a witch hat, the entire display is unique and can be replicated on a small budget in your home. For additional detail, a table runner with spiderwebs acts as a faultless underlay on a light wood table.
05 of Polished Greenery and Pumpkins
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Not all Halloween decorations are required to be haunted in nature. Instead, find your best fall pumpkins, surround them with greenery, and pick the darkest-colored pumpkin to sit on a cake stand in the center of the display. Bonus points if it’s made of organic materials like yarn or twigs.
06 of Modern Eat-in Halloween-themed Kitchen
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The best part of the color black becoming a staple on our furniture is that it transitions naturally into autumn decor. This two-tone circular table showcases an oversized black vase with fluffy pampas grass extending whimsically from the top. Below is a collection of mossy pumpkins and a bowl with the cutest skeleton detail. The beauty is in the simplicity of this tablescape, and this look can be yours with similarly modern decor pieces.
07 of Modern Shabby Chic Halloween Centerpiece
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Modern shabby chic decor envelopes this circular dining room table with an old chalice displaying green and white pumpkins. Situated between two candlesticks, two crows add to the mystery of the season, all while maintaining a neutral space. Replicate this look by looking for unconventional items to act as levels or stands to vertically display your favorite holiday trinkets.
08 of Back From the Dead
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The ambiance of this dining room captures the best feelings of the season. In the center of a rectangular table is an array of various pumpkins acting as the hollowed ground by which a skeleton is raised from the dead beneath the flow of towering candlesticks. Don’t be afraid to dive into your deepest nightmares when designing your tablescapes because your guests will never know what is lurking in the shadows of your dining room.
09 of Witches’ Lair Dining Room
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Transform your dining area into a witches lair by including all of the best ingredients for the perfect deadly potion. Situated under three witches’ hats, the center of the table boasts a ragged table runner with a snake skeleton, candles, and various jars of exciting elixirs. Selecting a purposeful theme for the rooms in your home can make decorating involved and fun for the whole family.
10 of Goofy Ghosts
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Create your own floating ghosts with the help of a few household items. DIY projects make incredible decorations, and with an old lace curtain, fishing line, twine, and scrap fabric, you have adorable ghosts to haunt your centerpiece. Soften the overall look with a vase of colorful hydrangeas or mums accompanying a candle or spotted pumpkin in the center of the table.
11 of Vintage Halloween Tablescape
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In a home bathed in black, gray, and white, stick to decorations in the same design by using themed trinkets in a similar color palette. Brass candlesticks and white and black pumpkins paired with black cornhusks can make organic, earthy decorations of the season exude a more haunted ambiance. This look works well in a kitchen or dining room, showcasing vintage dishes, pots, and pans.
12 of Twinkly Skulls Halloween Centerpiece
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Skeletons make ideal centerpieces because of their size and shape. As shown here, filling their mouths with battery-powered candles or orange string lights elevates their appearance with the fun of the holiday. For a tasteful addition, candlesticks are always a foolproof option, especially when paired with a vase filled with leaves, pumpkins, and pinecones to fill the entire table.
13 of Glittery Glam Halloween Centerpiece
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In place of the dining room table, display your favorite fall or Halloween decor in the center of your kitchen island. Because pink has become such a popular autumn color, an ornate gold cake plate is the perfect stand for glittery pumpkins, as is the circular gold mirror on the table that holds pumpkin candles. Continue the sophistication of the space with a vase filled with cherry blossoms for an aura of elegance.
14 of Assorted Matte Pumpkins
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Plastic pumpkins can look sophisticated with the right coat of paint. In this contemporary black-and-white dining area, plastic pumpkins were painted matte black and metallic silver as an addition to a leafy spread. Placed purposefully between various candlesticks and leafy sprigs, you’ll have a modern and organic centerpiece for All Hallows’ Eve.
15 of Pumpkin Graveyard
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Playing with themes is perfectly appropriate when designing a tablescape. Take this beautiful spread, for example. The designer selected various black, gold, and white pumpkins to surround a graveyard of sorts with trick-or-treat gravestones, a shiny skull, and a petite glass ghost. Include an organic flair with a white vase of greenery, and you’ll have a gorgeous table for your guests to adore.
16 of Cinderella Pumpkins and Wheat Grass
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For a more subtle and elegant Halloween flair, these peachy Cinderella-esque pumpkins are a gentle interpretation of the fall season paired with a vintage vase filled with wheatgrass. Beside a stack of beaded plates, this is a timeless and ethereal look. Selecting soft palette pumpkins instead of bright orange squashes can create a distinctive aesthetic in your cottage-inspired home.
17 of Deathly Dining Room Table
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All foolish mortals are welcome in this deathly dining room home to a sinister plush skeleton, a tiered tray filled with spiders, and a three-arm candlestick full of fright. Red isn’t a common Halloween color, but when used correctly, it contributes to the scary feelings of the season. Use it as a color in your garland or on a candle stick for an extra-horrifying centerpiece.
18 of Cream and Orange Table Runner
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Classic and replicable, this cream table runner boasts a collection of orange and white pumpkins spread between petite orange and black candlesticks. Simple in nature, this look is foolproof and doesn’t require much storage, as these pumpkins typically only last a season before being thrown away. If you’re stuck and limited on time or money, grab a bag of these little guys at any local grocery store along with your favorite candlesticks, and you have a centerpiece you’ll be returning to every year.
19 of Tall Candlesticks for Halloween Centerpieces
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We’ve seen a collection of various candlesticks displayed amongst these fabulous Halloween centerpieces, but how incredible are these tall black sticks spread between green, orange, and black greenery? The height vibes well with the table settings composed of modern wine glasses, white dishes, and gold cutlery. Drawing the viewer’s attention upward can make a table feel larger than it is and create a look that is elegant and tasteful.
20 of DIY Crochet Pumpkins
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This vintage eat-in kitchen bathed in blue has accepted the challenge of ringing in a season full of hauntings with a set of DIY crochet pumpkins. Situated underneath an eclectic light fixture overtaken by faux fall florals, the colorful yarn accentuates the whimsical pattern of the tablecloth while honoring the remaining decor. Working with the color palette already in your home is a great way to add subtly themed decorations without taking away from the beauty of your current space.
