The air is getting festive, and if you are planning your Halloween décor then a quick look at the latest design trends is warranted.
A recent survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) has revealed that consumers are set to spend anything between $7.4 billion and $11.3 billion this year for their Halloween shopping. They are not just looking for last-minute costumes and rush-rush décor but actually planning way ahead to make every single choice memorable.
Online searches for designer tips and ideas shows a clear indication that trend is overriding tradition this year.
Interior design trends this year have been avant garde and surprising, and the same goes for Halloween décor plans as well. The focus is no longer traditional but rather to go chic and dark — not to please or scare but to showcase style.
No more moving inflatables or spooky blowup characters and oversized decorations, and for that matter no more of the overused orange and black around the house. If you think you cannot do without these colors, here are some glimpses of what the designers have planned this year.
2014 Halloween spooky chic trends
NYC designers Brittany Marom and Nicole Villi have some awesome and trendy tips that blend chic and tradition easily.
- Smaller and less bulky items for décor like pumpkins that can double up as table décor
- Table setting with white pumpkin and black flowers to create a striking effect
- Painting pumpkins to change the same old to something that creates visual brilliance
- Tiny pumpkins as place cards to seat your guests for your Halloween party
- Decorated pumpkins as cachepots and fill them up with bright and beautiful flowers
- Add some scary pizzazz with black candlesticks with clear candelabra and hint of orange accessories around the table
2014 Halloween dark touch trends
Designers like Jennifer Brouwer have come up with some incredible dark and juicy ideas that are easy to achieve and easy on the pocket as well.
For a gloomy festival like Halloween, it seems the focus has always been light and spooky entertainment. This year, there will be more experimenting with the dark than ever before. Use of dark interiors like tinted wood floors, brown leather, black lacquered accents or dark textiles in the bedroom or living room will be highlighted to accentuate the dark scheme.
Pairing of dark upholstery with neon accessories also seems to be a popular choice for designers this year, as is evident by the displays set up in stores around the country.
2014 Halloween DIY chic trends
Houzz and HGTV designers, as usual, have not disappointed their fans and have come up with some really amazing ideas for Halloween décor. Talk about packing a punch with glamour and sophistication with each unique design.
One of the seasoned designers, Katrina Giles, has suggested using simple stuff around the house to cook up a chic Halloween look. Instead of orange and black, the stylish black-and-white theme is set to dominate this season. Instead of carving the pumpkins, the focus is on painting them with varied colors and designs.
From sparkly silver and spooky princess tones to sinister webs, there are ideas galore from designers to create unique Halloween décor.
