Halloween, the epitome of fall – and the month of October – is approaching. However, while the festival is synonymous with warming autumnal hues, it can feel hard to celebrate without sacrificing your scheme.
However, with these Scadi-approved Halloween trends, you can bring the spirit of Halloween into your interiors – and your home will only thank you for getting involved. Here are five modern decor ideas you won’t want to take down on November 1st.
1. Flirt with white pumpkins
Pumpkins are a staple of the month – but the iconic winter squash has received a minimalist refashion that is almost unrecognizable from its original hue.
While large white pumpkins can stand as a staple of the season, smaller white pumpkins are a chic living room idea that offers a subtle nod to festivity without overpowering your space. We can only hope white pumpkins receive the admiration they deserve – in homes of every style.
2. Create a curated tablescape
The art of tablescaping has become one of the biggest dining room ideas of the year, so it is only right that the trend receives a Halloween makeover. However, a Halloween tablescape need not feel gimmicky. Instead, it is possible to preserve a minimalist aesthetic through a curation of table accessories.
Le Creuset’s white ceramic pumpkin collection (above) combines both the white pumpkin and tablescape trends to epitomize the Scandi-cool Halloween celebration.
3. Experiment with monochromatic decor
Bats are rarely at the peak of our interior ideas, but designer Shea McGee of Studio McGee has just rewritten all conventions we may have had about Halloween decor. Shea has used bats to create a monochromatic front porch by creating a black and white contrast between the bats and the neutral-toned surroundings to create a seasonal entrance that oozes nothing but style.
4. Illuminate your mantelpiece
Tablescaping’s sister trend, mantelscaping, has been equally popular throughout 2021 – and with this trend comes more ways to experiment with Scandinavian style.
Wayfair’s Resident Style Advisor, Nadia McCowan Hill, recommends adding dimension with ‘ with tall and tapered candlesticks’ and ‘a range of candles’ to crown the space. ‘And for a finishing touch, you can’t go wrong with something organic,’ she suggests.
5. Source accessories from your garden
While Nadia has already given us permission to showcase something organic, designer Annisa Olsson Jones (creator of the minimalist fireplace above) has given the mantelscaping trend a twist by framing her fire with goods sourced from her garden. These natural textures add a minimalist allure to the room – whilst exhibiting a crafty nod to the festival.
‘I love using items from nature to make the seasonal decor. I made the witch’s broom using twigs found in my backyard, twine, and hot glue. The witch’s broom is made from twigs found in my garden and can go back into nature after Halloween,’ Annisa explains.
May this spooky season be your most Scandinavian and stylish yet.
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