Set a haunting table with these Halloween centerpieces that are perfect for parties.
Try one of these creative Halloween centerpiece ideas to find inspiration for your own holiday table.
From elegant to quirky, there’s a centerpiece to fit your style of celebrating.
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Ombre Pumpkin Display
Who says Halloween is only for kids?
Invite your girlfriends over for afun brunch celebration, complete with eye-popping ombre pumpkins and a painted burlap runner.
These bright colors stand out on a plain white table adorned with spooky faux spiders and spiderweb-inspired place tweaks.
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Something’s Brewing Cauldron Centerpiece
A table that seats 16 requires a big, bold centerpiece.
Start with a black table runner and cauldron, then add coordinating black stems from the crafts store.
Witch hats, crows, and candles complete the look.
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Grab a black plastic cauldron from your local party supply store and fill it with mini pumpkins.
You don’t have to fill the entire plastic cauldron with pumpkins!
Stuff crumpled newspaper into the bottom and place a few pumpkins on top.
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Add a mixture of metallic pumpkins and fuzzy faux spiders around the table to tie the look together.
Creepy Candle Display
Bright orange Halloween decorations aren’t a prerequisite for a fantastically festive display.
A collection of moss, bones, and vintage candlesticks will do the trick.
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Hit the thrift store for mismatched candle stands, then line them up along the center of the table.
Fill in the gaps with spooky accessories.
Gold Accent Display
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Who says Halloween can’t be elegant?
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Gold accents add a sophisticated twist to your Halloween centerpiece without removing the spooky factor.
Look for decor items in gold tones orapply gold leafto the pieces you already own.
Gather items on top of a gilded mirror for a bright and shimmering surface.
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Top it off with a pumpkin stem to complete the look.
Crepe Paper Pumpkins
Create a gorgeous (and budget-friendly!)
Halloween centerpiece by covering papier-mache pumpkins with crepe paper party streamers.
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Paper Pumpkins
Sometimes there’s room for lots of style but only one star.
A display of honeycomb paper pumpkins fills the center of this muted table.
Their oversize scale and shades of brown and orange contrast with the simplicity of the black hammered plates.
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Green and gray paper leaves serve as a subtle accent.
Skull Centerpiece
Voila!
you’ve got the option to create this easy Halloween party centerpiece just like that.
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Place battery-powered candles inside eachhand-carved pumpkin, and let your guests enjoy the glow.
Pumpkin Candles
Add moody lighting to your Halloween table with afall candledisplay.
Finish the look with the wire, which should wrap around the glass chimneys for a spooky appearance.
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Create holes in the pumpkins using U-pins to hold the wire in place.
This is the perfect Halloween centerpiece for any collection of small decor items.
The flickering candlelight adds sparkle to the gloomily chic scene.
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But this floral fall table centerpiece is simple and sophisticated, while still honoring the season.
Just place small white pumpkins on a platter and accent with bittersweet branches and seasonal flowers.
Finish by topping this foundation with small pumpkins for a naturally pretty Halloween table centerpiece.
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Ghost Book Pop-Ups
A stack of old books elevates this spooky centerpiece.
Fold up each ghost and secure with a touch of tape.
To complete, use a hole punch or marker to add eyes to this haunting centerpiece.
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The real shock comes from spiders that are spray-painted gold and scattered amongst the centerpiece.
Spray-paint Halloween props with black chalkboard paint for a frightening seasonal centerpiece.
Fill the cauldron with a decorative bottle, handpicked beverage, or atasty Halloween cocktail.
Skull Planter
A seasonal flower arrangement takes a skull vase from spooky toHalloween-chic.
Surround the centerpiece with an assortment of black faux pumpkins or paint your own craft pumpkins with acrylic paint.
Little Monsters Centerpiece
Create a kooky cast of characters for your dining room table.
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Repurpose old jewelry boxes with scrapbooking or wrapping paper for fun pedestals for the spool monsters.
Use floral foam to hold the arrangement securely in place.
Place sand and tapered candlesticks inside the vase for a haunting glow.
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Use clear plastic blocks in lieu of glass vases.
Be sure to nix the candles or opt for battery-powered ones.
Black-and-Orange Pumpkin Display
Make a bewitching centerpiece with black-and-orange pumpkins.
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Carve out a large pumpkin to hold a vase, then spray-paint it with a black matte-finish paint.
Candleholder Goblets Display
Thrift-store glasses become centerpiece-ready with a coat of black spray paint.
Touch up any edges with a black permanent marker after the goblets dry.
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Just don’t drink out of these eye-catching cupsthey’re for display only!
“Boo” Embroidery Hoop Centerpiece
Basic embroidery hoops set a spooky scene on a Halloween table.
To make, stretch black costume fabric or lace across the painted hoops; trim with extra fabric.
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Finish with black-and-white patterned paper atop the planters and a hauntingly fun message spelled out with painted wooden letters.
Use hot glue to secure the dowels and wooden letters.
Candlestick Centerpiece
Pumpkins painted white and covered in glitter stand out when placed on stark black stands.
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Halloween Gourd Centerpiece
Use rugged old cabinet legs as eye-catching bases for this Halloween gourd display.
Tie ribbon onto the bases in knots or bows if you want to inject color into this neutral centerpiece.
Use a white pumpkin and orange flowers for extra pop.
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Fallen leaves tucked into the display add natural fall flair to the decoration.
Pumpkins on White Dishes
Simple white dishes display multicolor pumpkins in this elegant Halloween centerpiece.
Use footed bowls, small plates, and candlesticks at varying heights to create an eye-catching arrangement.
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Sprigs offall flowersadd dimension and color.
White pumpkins and sunflower seeds bring a rustic touch well-suited to a fall tablescape.
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