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Interior designers share 6 common Halloween decorating mistakes - and what you should do instead
Interior designers share 6 common Halloween decorating mistakes - and what you should do instead
Lauren EdmondsSep 2, 2021, 17:21 IST
Halloween decorations like jack-o'-lanterns are a favorite, but interior designers told Insider how to upgrade the holiday staple.Stephanie Frey/Getty Images
Halloween decorations like orange pumpkins and skeletons can sometimes feel cliché.
Insider spoke to interior designers who shared the outdated Halloween decorations to avoid and offered ways to upgrade.
Instead of bright orange, for example, decorate with muted colors like terra-cotta for a seamless transition from Halloween fun to autumn.
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Orange pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween, but it's time to ditch tradition for a color and texture upgrade.
Using neutral colors like cream and black can make the transition from Halloween to autumn effortless, according to interior designer Kyla Herbes.
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Instead of bright orange, switch the color out for more subtle hues like terra-cotta.
Opt for terra-cotta, burnt orange, and bronze colors, Herbes says.
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From asylum-themed decorations to hanging skeletons, it's time to leave offensive Halloween decorations in the past.
Colorful streamers are an easy alternative to skeletons during Halloween.
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Larger-than-life decorations can add a dramatic flair, but make sure to keep those items in the yard.
A family removes their 12-foot-tall skeleton after Halloween.
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Non-electronic decorations are outdated in 2021, so use LED light bulbs and projectors to elevate your home.
Projectors and LED lights are a great way to utilize technology during Halloween.
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Big frights are part of the holiday's thrill, but keep the jump scares outside of the home.
Although it's easy to put lots of decorations on the front porch, Kyla Herbes suggested scatterings items around the home and yard.
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