This rustic wood dining room table is accessorized with a black and white Halloween-themed runner, tall candle sticks, and a wood tray filled with skeleton bones. A floating wood shelf hangs on the wall above the table, decorated with draped black web and wood prints.
38 Halloween Skull Decor Ideas That Will Spook You
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Published: August 23, 2023
Updated: March 8, 2024
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Halloween is the perfect time to experiment with new ideas and decorations to create a spooky atmosphere. Bats, spiders, skeletons, and Halloween skull decor can be used to in every space in your home and get everyone excited to celebrate!
If going all out black and orange isn’t your style, don’t worry. There are endless color combinations and styles of fall decor that you can use to achieve your dream Fall aesthetic this year. Get inspired by our collection of Halloween skull and skeleton photos for your home!
02 of Kitchen with Halloween Skeleton Decor
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A skeleton wearing a witch’s hat is seated at the island of this kitchen, including a white tray with small white pumpkins and Halloween skull decor. A like blue glass tile backsplash runs the length of the back wall with a white hood vent and open shelving.
03 of Fireplace Hearth with Halloween Decor
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This living room fireplace hearth is accessorized with a white rustic lantern filled with a Halloween skull, and black, white, and light blue fabric pumpkins. A white throw pillows with a black skull sits to the side, with an assortment of white, black, and spider-patterned pumpkins.
04 of Autumn Elegance Meets Macabre Mystique
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Atop a pristine white fireplace mantel, the warm hues of fall intermingle with the eerie elegance of Halloween. Dried leaves, symbols of autumn’s beauty, are juxtaposed with haunting skulls, creating a blend of seasonal charm and spine-chilling intrigue. It’s a tableau that seamlessly marries the cozy with the creepy.
05 of Unwinding Afterlife: A Skeleton’s Leisure Time
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The living room takes a spooky twist as a skeleton lounges casually in a rocking chair. Above, a flurry of black bats takes flight, accentuating the room’s Halloween spirit. It’s a blend of the macabre with everyday comfort, setting a playful, haunted tone for the space.
06 of Morning Brew With a Bony Barista
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Who knew skeletons loved coffee? This skeleton has claimed its spot next to the coffee maker, ready to start the day with a fresh brew. Set against a pristine white countertop and cabinets, this coffee bar scene is a whimsical blend of everyday routine and Halloween fun.
07 of A Feast Fit for the Afterlife
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Setting the scene for a perfect Halloween soiree, this spread boasts a delightful array of treats. Amidst an array of sumptuous charcuterie, the true centerpiece is the Halloween-themed decor. With skulls reigning supreme, every element on the table evokes a playful yet sophisticated Halloween spirit. Perfect for the discerning ghouls and goblins in attendance!
08 of Halloween, Home Sweet Haunted Home
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Who said only Christmas trees get all the decor fun? This living room has embraced the Halloween spirit by giving its tree a haunting makeover. Adorned with chilling skeletons and spooky trinkets, it serves as a unique and whimsical focal point, seamlessly blending the festive mood with everyday living spaces.
09 of Skeleton Halloween Decor on Entryway Bench
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A white bench is set on grey hardwood floors in this entryway. Two full-sized skeletons are seated on the bench, one draped in a black and white plaid blanket and the other with a small skeleton placed on its shoulders. Large black spiders add to the spooky decor.
10 of Kitchen Island with Skeleton Decor
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A skeleton is seated at a kitchen island with a wood cutting board decorated with stacked white plates, a woven pumpkin, candle, and white case with dried leaves. The cabinets are painted white and glass pendant light hang from the ceiling.
11 of Halloween Skull Decor in White and Black Kitchen
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This kitchen counter showcases white quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash and white upper cabinets. The lower cabinets are a contrasting matte black with gold fixtures. A Halloween skull wearing a witch’s hat is sitting on a wood cake plate next to a large grey vase with twig decor.
12 of Side Table with Blue Wall Clock
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A rustic wood side table is decorated with a small skeleton, blue and white vase with red berry branches, and a tray with pinecones, beads, and feathers. A large blue wood clock is hung on the wall behind.
13 of Bat and Skull Halloween Tablescape
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This dining room features a rustic wood dining room table set with round woven placemats and black and white plates. The table showcases wooden trivets with black pumpkins and skulls, as well as a black vase with twigs. On the wall behind the table are three round mirrors and a variety of bats.
14 of Skull Tablescape
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A polished, dark wood dining room table is set with spooky Halloween skull decor. Black chargers rest beneath black and white plates, with a lacy black runner set in the center of the table. Tall white candlesticks are set into skull candelabra with decorate skulls, cobwebs, and books set intermittently on the runner.
15 of Hallway With Spider and Skeleton Decor
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A hallway features a rustic wood bench with black lanterns and black pumpkins sitting on the floor. Fake spiders decorate the wall behind a skeleton seated on the bench, with a potted tree in the corner.
16 of Fall Flowers and Skeleton Stair Decor
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The wood steps of this home are overflowing with potted fall flowers a rustic wood lantern, and pumpkins. A skeleton is seated on the step holding two pale orange and blue pumpkins and wearing an orange and black checked headscarf.
18 of Halloween Kitchen Decor
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This kitchen counter is decorated with a white two-tier dessert platter set with a large skull, pumpkin, and hand towel. A small wood ladder with web-patterned dish towel is set behind the the Halloween decor.
19 of Halloween Dining Room Table
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A dining room table is accessorized with a black lacy runner and decorated with a large, dark vase with dried flowers, white pumpkins, and a bowl containing white skulls. The back wall has a large black framed mirror with several paper bats hung on the wall.
20 of Outdoor Seating with Halloween Decor
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An outdoor seating area is decorated with a skeleton seated in a white metal chair. A side table sits to the side, and features a skull planter, black pumpkins, and a pillar candle on a black candlestick.
22 of Kitchen Table with Halloween Decor
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A kitchen table features a dark stained top and white legs with matching chairs. A wagon wheel-style light fixture is mounted above the table decorated with a small hanging skeleton and fall leaves. Mounted wall shelves with hanging mugs and crockery are on the wall behind the table.
23 of Spooky Half Bath Decorated with Halloween Decor
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A powder room bath is decorated with bead board and dark painted walls. An assortment of silhouette prints are hung on the wall above a skeleton seated on the closed toilet. A floating shelf showcases tall candlesticks and draped black fabric.
25 of Fall Decorated Entertainment Center
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A white-painted entertainment center is framed with shelves on both sides with shelves decorated with fall leaves, skeletons, and metal lanterns. A large white and wood Halloween sign hangs above the television.
26 of Skeleton Bubble Bath
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A luxurious soaking tub is nestled into a grey stone tile nook with an ornate chandelier hanging from the ceiling above. A skeleton is soaking in the bubble bath with a tray set with a book, scrub brush, and glass of wine.
27 of Spooky Decorated Halloween Fireplace
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A white brick fireplace hearth is decorated with a skeleton, black and white pumpkins, and a basket with white throw pillows and a white blanket. Paper bats are hung on the fireplace face, while a black and white skeleton print hangs on the wall above a rustic wood mantle.
29 of Skeleton Decorated Front Door
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The front door of this home features a double wood front French door, two wreaths, and two layered welcome mats. Potted flowers and white pumpkins are set on both sides of the door, next to a skeleton wearing shoes, a hat, and a red sweater.
30 of Halloween Skeleton Decor Kitchen
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A stacked round tray is accessorized with Halloween skeleton decor, including pumpkins, wood signs, and a skull-printed candle. This is resting on a dark butcher block counter in front of a cabinet displaying white crockery.
31 of Living Room with Halloween Skeleton Decor
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This living room features a white painted fireplace with a black mantle. This is decorated with fake spiderwebs, bunting, and a large Halloween sign. A Halloween skeleton is seated in a striped chair placed next to the fireplace, while a white ladder sits on the opposite wall in front of a built-in bookcase.
33 of Cauldron and Skull Halloween Centerpiece
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This spooky centerpiece showcases black pillar candles, spell books, and a large cauldron in the corner. A skull sits in a glass bell jar with smaller Halloween skeleton decor set throughout the display.
34 of Fall Flowers and Skeleton Pathway
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A grey paver path and steps leads to this home’s dark front door. The walkway and stairs are decorated with several yellow potted flowers, orange pumpkins, and fall leaves. A skeleton wearing a bumblebee costume and wings sits to the side of the path.
35 of Halloween Tablescape
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This Halloween tablescape showcases a centerpiece wood tray with small black and orange pumpkins, fake eyeballs, and candles. A black and white runner lies beneath a table setting with a printed skull plate and white charger, orange napkin, and skull Halloween decor.
36 of Kitchen Island with Skeleton
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This spacious kitchen features dark grey lower cabinets and white upper cabinets with stainless steel fixtures. An apron-front farmhouse sink is placed in the middle of the island, with a skeleton standing at the corner.
37 of Side Table with Halloween Skeleton Decor
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The corner of this room showcases a board and batten wall with pale grey walls. A series of silhouettes is hung on the wall above a rustic side table decorated with metal lanterns, candles, and white pumpkins. A fake skeleton sits on an upholstered chair next to the table.
38 of Fall Front Door Decorated with Skeletons
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A brick front porch is decorated with two skeletons, one wearing a black witch’s hat. Behind these skeletons is a set of double wood french doors, accessorized with fall flowers, black webs, pumpkins, and bats.
