Rejoice, Spooky Pandas!Halloweenis once again upon us! If you’re anything like us, you’ve been impatiently waiting for the weather to get cooler, the leaves to start changing color, and the squashes to ripen so that you can put on yourcostumeand unleash your inner interior decorator on your home.To give you a taste of inspiration, our team atBored Pandahas collected some of the most eerily creative and scarily brilliant Halloween decor ideas ever. Scroll down below to check them out! We’re pretty sure that they’ll make the skeleton inside of you grin even wider.This post may includeaffiliate links.
Rejoice, Spooky Pandas!Halloweenis once again upon us! If you’re anything like us, you’ve been impatiently waiting for the weather to get cooler, the leaves to start changing color, and the squashes to ripen so that you can put on yourcostumeand unleash your inner interior decorator on your home.
To give you a taste of inspiration, our team atBored Pandahas collected some of the most eerily creative and scarily brilliant Halloween decor ideas ever. Scroll down below to check them out! We’re pretty sure that they’ll make the skeleton inside of you grin even wider.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
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Halloween isn’t just popular in the United States—it’s a very lucrative holiday for businesses, too. Investopediareportsthat American consumers spent a whopping $12.2 billion on Halloween in 2023, compared to $10.6 billion in 2022.However, the National Retail Federation (NRF)predictsthat Halloween spending may dip slightly in 2024, estimated to reach around $11.6 billion. It’ll be very interesting to see how accurate these predictions were and what the actual numbers are once the data comes in.
Halloween isn’t just popular in the United States—it’s a very lucrative holiday for businesses, too. Investopediareportsthat American consumers spent a whopping $12.2 billion on Halloween in 2023, compared to $10.6 billion in 2022.
However, the National Retail Federation (NRF)predictsthat Halloween spending may dip slightly in 2024, estimated to reach around $11.6 billion. It’ll be very interesting to see how accurate these predictions were and what the actual numbers are once the data comes in.
In the US, Halloween is one of the highest retail spending events of the year. The average American shopper is likely to spend over $100 on various seasonal items, from decorations and costumes to candy and cards. In 2023, the average consumer spent $108.24. In 2024, they’re expected to spend around $103.63.The NRF estimates that in 2024, Americans will spend $3.8 billion on costumes, $3.5 billion on candy, $3.8 billion on decor, and around $0.5 billion on greeting cards.
In the US, Halloween is one of the highest retail spending events of the year. The average American shopper is likely to spend over $100 on various seasonal items, from decorations and costumes to candy and cards. In 2023, the average consumer spent $108.24. In 2024, they’re expected to spend around $103.63.
The NRF estimates that in 2024, Americans will spend $3.8 billion on costumes, $3.5 billion on candy, $3.8 billion on decor, and around $0.5 billion on greeting cards.
Decorations, tasty treats, and costumes are very popular among US consumers. However, parties, somewhat surprisingly, aren’t something many people are overly enthusiastic about.Around 72% of American consumers plan on celebrating Halloween this year. 67% plan on handing out candy. And more than half (52%) of them plan to decorate their home and/or yard. Meanwhile, 49% of Americans plan on getting a Halloween costume. 43% are likely to carve a pumpkin.But just 29% plan to either throw a seasonal party or attend one.
Decorations, tasty treats, and costumes are very popular among US consumers. However, parties, somewhat surprisingly, aren’t something many people are overly enthusiastic about.
Around 72% of American consumers plan on celebrating Halloween this year. 67% plan on handing out candy. And more than half (52%) of them plan to decorate their home and/or yard. Meanwhile, 49% of Americans plan on getting a Halloween costume. 43% are likely to carve a pumpkin.
But just 29% plan to either throw a seasonal party or attend one.
In terms ofcostume trends, the most popular themes among grown-ups are witches, vampires, cats, pirates, and Gotham’s very own superhero—Batman. Meanwhile, kids tend to prefer dressing up as witches, ghosts, princesses, and superheroes.
Some internet users are extremely creative and dedicated to keeping the spirit of Halloween alive. During a previous interview, Bored Pandaspoke withEric, the creator of the impressive and spookyArachnid Manor, whose decorations often go viral on the internet.It’s a project that he has been doing for years and years. The Manor grew “from a simple collection of little spiders and cobwebs” to “two giant spiders, a man-eating plant, and various hand-built props.”
Some internet users are extremely creative and dedicated to keeping the spirit of Halloween alive. During a previous interview, Bored Pandaspoke withEric, the creator of the impressive and spookyArachnid Manor, whose decorations often go viral on the internet.
It’s a project that he has been doing for years and years. The Manor grew “from a simple collection of little spiders and cobwebs” to “two giant spiders, a man-eating plant, and various hand-built props.”
“Several kids have shared that the spiders are their favorite part about Halloween. That sealed the deal for me,” the Halloween enthusiast said, adding that some other things that he had in the works included an ‘Arachnid Manor’ sign (which took 10 hours to make), as well as a few four-foot spiders. The key to avoiding burnout, according to Eric, is pacing yourself. He only makes one major addition to the Manor every year.
“The hairy tarantula probably took the most work, about 4 weekends, or maybe 40 hours. I build them so that they’ll easily disassemble and store comfortably in my attic, which adds a few extra design challenges,” the creator of Arachnid Manor shared with us earlier.He stressed the fact that how you’re going to store your decor after Halloween is over is a very important question to keep in mind.
“The hairy tarantula probably took the most work, about 4 weekends, or maybe 40 hours. I build them so that they’ll easily disassemble and store comfortably in my attic, which adds a few extra design challenges,” the creator of Arachnid Manor shared with us earlier.
He stressed the fact that how you’re going to store your decor after Halloween is over is a very important question to keep in mind.
“The Halloween creatures have become a major draw for the street,” he said, explaining that his home is very popular among the locals. Hundreds of trick-or-treaters knock on his door asking for candy.“We’re great friends with all of our neighbors and they love seeing it come together,” Eric said. “Be prepared for the question, ‘Awesome, so what are you making next year?’”
“The Halloween creatures have become a major draw for the street,” he said, explaining that his home is very popular among the locals. Hundreds of trick-or-treaters knock on his door asking for candy.
“We’re great friends with all of our neighbors and they love seeing it come together,” Eric said. “Be prepared for the question, ‘Awesome, so what are you making next year?’”
Which of these decor ideas did you like the most? Will you be celebrating the holiday this year? How are you decorating your home this Halloween?
Most items used are from Dollar General. I had a frame at home, but they sell those too if needed.
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I made these Cat and Jack guys so many years ago, it’s nice to see their happy faces. We live off the beaten path, no trick-or-treaters visit, but I just love decorating for Halloween anyway.
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But if you buy new things, you can still do so without breaking the bank.
This year I decided to focus on a really small area of our home to display my scary and fun witchy decor. Truth be told, this will be coming down sooner than later, but for now it’s dressed for Halloween. The broomstick was so fun and easy to make.
I bought everything from Dollar Store, local housewares stores, and the internet. Not sure about the napkins. Still need goblets, flatware, cream and sugar set. Then I’m done. I’ve got a number of serving plates not in the picture.
So I am just limiting bringing the autumn colors to our entranceway, the rest of the house is more springtime.
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