15 Halloween Door Decorations to Wow the Whole Neighborhood

Ever feel like your Halloween decor is missing that final touch?

You’ve got pumpkins, maybe a few lights, but your front door is… well, not screaming spooky. That was me last year. I wanted my house to look festive without spending hours DIYing or dropping $200 on themed decor 😅

So I turned to what I could do: quick, easy, fun Halloween door decorations that take little time and make a big visual impact. Just one afternoon and a little imagination later… 🧙‍♀️✨ My porch became the best-looking one on the block.

Here’s how you can do it too — 15 creative, budget-friendly Halloween door ideas to transform your entrance into a spooky masterpiece 🎃💀

🎩 1. Witch Hat Wreath

What you’ll need:

• Basic witch hat (black)

• Fake flowers, mini pumpkins, spiders

• Ribbon and hot glue

Steps:

1. Decorate the hat with spooky or glam accents.

2. Hot glue everything in place.

3. Hang it upside down with ribbon — done in 20 minutes!

🧛 2. Vampire Teeth Door Frame

What you’ll need:

• Foam sheets or pool noodles

• Red fabric

• Glue or tape

Steps:

1. Shape upper and lower fangs and attach to the frame.

2. Hang red fabric from the top for a “tongue” or dripping blood.

3. Add eyes above the door for monster face vibes!

🧻 3. Mummy Door

What you’ll need:

• White gauze or toilet paper

• Tape

• Googly eyes or black paper

Steps:

1. Wrap the door loosely in gauze.

2. Stick on the eyes between the layers.

3. Secure ends with tape or push pins.

🕸️ 4. Spider Invasion

What you’ll need:

• Stretchy spider web

• Plastic spiders

• Tape or hooks

Steps:

1. Cover the top and sides of the door with webbing.

2. Add spiders in different sizes.

3. Let some dangle from fishing line for creepier vibes.

🪦 5. Haunted Welcome Frame

What you’ll need:

• Picture frame

• Black chalkboard or cardstock

• Chalk marker

• Faux bones, moss, or skulls

Steps:

1. Write your spooky welcome.

2. Decorate the frame and lean it or hang it by the door.

3. Add candles or lanterns on each side.

🎃 6. Pumpkin Tower with Lights

What you’ll need:

• 3–5 pumpkins (real or faux)

• Battery fairy lights

• Crate or hay bale (optional)

Steps:

1. Stack your pumpkins beside the door.

2. Wrap in fairy lights.

3. Add witch hat or ribbon to top one for extra flair.

🧙 7. Broomstick Parking

What you’ll need:

• Old brooms or twigs tied with twine

• DIY sign: “Witch Parking Only”

• Paint or marker

Steps:

1. Create your sign.

2. Lean brooms against wall or porch.

3. Add a witch hat or black boots!

👻 8. Ghost Garland

What you’ll need:

• White fabric or paper

• Cotton balls or foam balls

• String or fishing line

Steps:

1. Wrap fabric around ball to make ghost.

2. Tie and hang several across the door.

3. Add tiny faces with marker.

🐈‍⬛ 9. Black Cat Cutouts

What you’ll need:

• Black cardboard or foam

• Scissors

• Tape

Steps:

1. Cut different cat shapes.

2. Place them crawling or peeking out.

3. Add green glowing eyes with stickers.

💀 10. Skeleton Greeter

What you’ll need:

• Posable skeleton

• Sign or chalkboard

• Costume accessories (hat, scarf)

Steps:

1. Dress your skeleton.

2. Pose it next to the door with message.

3. Bonus: Add lights to its eye sockets!

🧛 11. Blood Drip Door Arch

What you’ll need:

• Red tablecloth or plastic

• Scissors

• Tape

Steps:

1. Cut a dripping shape along edge.

2. Attach around the top of door.

3. Optional: splatter some paint for extra gore.

🕯️ 12. Potion Shelf Display

What you’ll need:

• Old jars or bottles

• Printed spooky labels

• Colored water + glitter

• Mini shelf

Steps:

1. Fill bottles and label them.

2. Arrange them artfully on a shelf.

3. Add moss, bones, or candles.

🎨 13. No-Carve Painted Pumpkins

What you’ll need:

• Pumpkins (real or fake)

• Acrylic paint or markers

• Craft decorations

Steps:

1. Paint cute or scary faces.

2. Add stickers, bows, or glitter.

3. Use as doorstep decor or stack.

🕯️ 14. Gothic Candlelight

What you’ll need:

• Lanterns or jars

• LED tealights or fairy lights

• Dark ribbons or moss

Steps:

1. Add lights inside containers.

2. Place on steps or beside door.

3. Decorate with dried flowers or cobwebs.

🧌 15. DIY Monster Door

What you’ll need:

• Cardboard or foam sheets

• White and black paper

• Tape

Steps:

1. Cut eyes and teeth.

2. Stick around the door to create a face.

3. Add arms or hair if you’re feeling wild!

🎃 Your Door, Your Haunted Canvas

And there you go — 15 Halloween door decorations that are fun, fabulous, and totally doable in one afternoon. Whether you’re going for full-on fright or cute & clever, your door can totally steal the show 👏

Which one’s your fave? Do you go classic spooky or creative cute?
Drop a comment and tell me what your front door is wearing this Halloween! 🧡👇