Trade in the classic orange and black color scheme for lighter pastel tones this Halloween.
Jay Wilde
While orange and black are a classic duo,Halloween color schemesaren’t one-size-fits-all.
Sure, traditional orange pumpkins will never go out of style, but they’re not the onlyHalloween decoroption.
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If orange and black aren’t up your interior design alley, don’t sweat it!
You don’t need to give up yourpersonal styleto decorate for the holidays.
For a fresh take on on the holiday, opt for pastel Halloween decor this year.
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Replace dark and moody pieces with light orange, green, pink, and lavender decor.
To help you get started, we’re sharing our favorite pastel Halloween decor ideas.
Whimsical Pastel Toadstools
Jason Donnelly
For subtleoutdoor Halloween decor, consider crafting pastel toadstools.
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Pumpkins and gourds of different colors and shapes are balanced on each other to form the mushroom shape.
Pastel Halloween Staircase
This Halloween staircase is both spooky and sweet.
Pastel Bar Cart
Jacob Fox
Prepare creative concoctions at this pastel bar cart during your Halloween party.
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Purple candlesticks and beakers filled with bright candy add color and height to thebar cart decor.
A faux bust with a masquerade mask watches over spooky cocktails.
Pretty Pumpkin Wreath
Spruce up your door with afall wreaththat blends bold and soft fall hues.
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DIY this wreath at home using hot glue and a wreath form.
Stack pumpkins in shades of orange, pink, green, and cream on your front steps.
Add in planters with fall foliage or cornstalks to flank your front door and add a harvest feel.
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Contrasting Foliage
Pastel tones blend happily with the traditional moody hues of Halloween.
Add hints of lighter colors with pastel pumpkins and flowers mixed in withdarker-colored plantslikeornamental kaleand creeping jenny.
Place the mix of plants in anoutdoor window boxor container by your front door.
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Add designs and letters for an extra touch.
Or, for a mess-free DIY, wrap pastel fabric around the pumpkin and secure with hot glue.
Scatter an assortment of mini pumpkinsacross the mantlealongside colorful taper candles to complete the full, pastel pumpkin look.
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Pastel Centerpiece
Stephen Kent Johnson
Keep aseasonal bouqueton display in your home from Halloween until Thanksgiving.
Contrast bolder colors with pastel shades like lavender and baby pink.
Scatter pumpkins around the bouquet for another stylish nod to Halloween.
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