Interior Designers Name the Halloween Decor Trends They're Tired Of

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Four interior designers have identified several Halloween decorations they consider overdone or unnecessary, including mini paper bats, small plastic trinkets, chaotic color palettes, cobwebs, and the pastel "Pinkoween" trend. The designers shared their views with a home publication, offering alternatives they say create a more intentional and lasting look.

Mallory Wackerman, interior designer and social media director of Emily Henderson Design, said she has grown tired of the small paper or plastic bats people place on walls. While she initially appreciated the trend for its accessibility and visual impact, she said the bats are starting to take over. "Eventually it's going to be like Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds but with little paper bats," she said. She suggested a large spider web or black fabric as higher-impact, affordable alternatives.

Kelsey Klos, designer and founder of Klos + Co, criticized what she called "fast fashion" and plastic home decor. "My philosophy is to invest in one high-quality Halloween item as opposed to 10 trendy items, that way the one piece can be added to and will last a lifetime," she said. Interior designer Bilal Rehman similarly recommended wrought iron, glass, or natural elements for a more sophisticated and timeless look.

Wackerman added that a common mistake is using too many items that are too small in scale. She said high-impact pieces are more effective for transforming a space than numerous small trinkets that don't work together. Designer Julie Jones noted that free DIY Halloween decor ideas can look better than cheaper party store items.

On color, Jones advised choosing a cohesive palette and sticking to it, suggesting black, white, and orange as one simple option. Wackerman said she leans toward blacks, whites, reds, and oranges and avoids bright purple and green palettes because they feel less elevated to her.

Rehman said cobwebs, while widely used, often make a space feel cluttered and messy rather than chic, and are difficult to clean up. Jones said they can look good inside on a mirror or picture frame in small doses, but require excessive amounts to have a visible payoff.

Klos said she is "a little over the pink Halloween trend," referring to the proliferation of blush pumpkins and rosy-hued skeletons on social media. She said she gravitates toward colorful jewel tones for the season and advised adding black when in doubt.