50 Cheap and Elegant Halloween Decorations

Give your home a classy touch on a budget for the spooky season with these cheap and elegant halloween decorations.

Looking to add a touch of sophistication to your spooky season without spending a fortune? These DIY Halloween decorations are perfect for anyone who wants to keep things classy while still celebrating all things creepy and fun! Whether you’re dressing up your home for a festive gathering or simply want to impress trick-or-treaters with a stylish setup, there are plenty of ways to make your space look glam and ghostly without breaking the bank.

From elegant decorations for your indoor spaces like the living room, kitchen, and mantle, to stunning outdoor touches for your front porch and entryway, this roundup is packed with inspiration. You’ll find cheap and chicprojects that blend gothic charm with modern elegance—think black lace pumpkins, gothic Halloween wreath ideas, metallic skulls, and spooky candle arrangements for the table. Whether you’re setting the scene for a haunted dinner party or just want your decor to stand out from the crowd, these DIYs bring high-end flair on a shoestring budget.

I’ve included a variety of ideas to suit every space and style—from dramatic Halloween table decor for a spooky soirée to subtle autumnal elegance for everyday seasonal vibes. No matter your budget or your crafting skill level, these classy Halloween projects will help you transform your home into a space that’s festive, fashionable, and frightfully refined. Get inspired to create a Halloween look that’s equal parts spooky and sophisticated!

Indoor Decor Ideas

Vampire Plates from Food Network

Boo Pumpkins from A Diamond in the Stuff

Crystal Ball from Me and Annabel Lee

Wicked Pumpkin Centerpiece (source unknown)

Black Lace Candle from Big Ang

Lacy Pumpkin from Martha Stewart

Spooky halloween Crystal Ball Candlesticks craft for adults

Spooky Crystal Ball Candlesticks from Flamingo Toes

Upcycled Skull from DIY Candy

Black Bow Halloween Mantel from Your Cozy Home

DIY Floating Candles from Eating Bender

Spooky Pumpkin Pails & Candelabra (source unknown)

Candy Corn Candles (source unknown)

Modern Farmhouse Halloween Mantel from Modern Glam

Black Bats from Made Every Day

Ghoul Punch with Ice Hand from Taste of Home

Black Tulle Balloon (source unknown)

$1 Pumpkin Centerpiece from Hip 2 Save

Halloween Candle Centerpiece (source unknown)
old wine bottles, white taper candles

Ghostly Room (source unknown)
sheer white fabric, white sheets, white spray paint, doll

Pumpkin Wine Cooler from The DIY Playbook

Spooky Wine Candleholders (source unknown)

Spooky Halloween Soiree from Green Wedding Shoes
Spray paint a bag of bones copper, gold or silver for an elegant look!

DIY Spiderweb Tablecloth from The House that Lars Built

Lacy Hanging Ghosts from A Beautiful Mess

Spider & Snake Infested Roses (source unknown)

Bat Branch Halloween Centerpiece from The Sweetest Occasion

Pumpkin Centerpieces from Good Housekeeping

DIY Skull Candle Holder Centerpiece from A Beautiful Mess

DIY Halloween Cloche from Deeply Southern Home

Wicked Painted Candles from RosyScription

Silver Pumpkins on Platforms from Better Homes and Gardens
Spray paint some foam pumpkins and glass candleholders silver for an sophisticated look.

Elegant Pumpkins from Ornate Splendor

DIY Raven Centerpiece from Simply Ciani

Outdoor Elegant Halloween Decorations

Bats Wreath from Caitlin Cawley

Spiders & Bats Porch from One Good Thing

Creepy Branch Wreath
This wreath was originally from Pottery Barn (the source link is no longer available).
However, you could easily DIY this with some branches, black spray paint, floral wire and a glue gun