Halloween Window and Wall Decor Ideas for Doors, Glass and Hallways

Yards get most of the Halloween attention, but windows, walls and doors are where a house really comes alive. A glowing window is visible from the street long after the porch lights are off. A hallway full of bats makes every guest stop and look. And a well-dressed front door sets the mood before anyone even knocks. With Halloween three weeks away, here's how to decorate the vertical spaces most people forget.

Why Vertical Space Is Worth Decorating

Windows, walls and doors have a few big advantages.

• They're visible. A lit window can be seen from down the block, even when your yard is dark.
• They don't take floor space. Perfect for apartments, small porches and busy hallways.
• They're protected. Indoor walls and the inside of windows are out of the wind and rain, so lighter decor holds up well.
• They work day and night. Suncatchers shine in daylight, and lighted pieces take over after sunset.

Windows: Your Display Case to the Street

Think of every front-facing window as a little stage.

Window inflatables. These attach right to the glass and peek out at passersby. The 3.4 ft Inflatable Window Ghost with Orange Face has 2 built-in LED lights, an internal fan and a 5.9 ft power cord, and it includes 3 suction cups, a drawstring and a carrying bag. For something bigger and sillier, the 6.5 ft Inflatable Halloween Tentacles are made to reach out of a car, window or yard. They have 4 sets of built-in LED lights, and the built-in blower inflates them in about 90 seconds.

Window lights. The Halloween Window Lights with Timer, 4 Pack include a pumpkin, ghost, witch hat and spider. They're battery operated and hang on windows or glass doors with suction cups, so there's no cord to run.

Floating candles. For an eerie glow inside the window, the 20 Floating Flameless LED Candles with Wand Remote seem to hover in midair. They come with hanging stickers, and you switch them on with the wand-style remote.

Something's Pressed Against Your Window Tonight

3.4 ft Inflatable Window Ghost with Orange Face and LEDs

$55.99MSRP $88.66

Something Is Crawling Out of Your Car Window

6.5 ft Inflatable Halloween Tentacles with LED Lights

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Daytime color. Not every window decoration needs a plug. The 7.8 in Stained Glass Pumpkin Suncatcher glows orange and green when the sun hits it, and the 7.8 in Gothic Castle Stained Glass Suncatcher shows a castle, curling purple smoke and a crow. Hang one in a kitchen window or on a glass door.

Window tips:

1. Clean the glass before attaching suction cups. They grip better on a clean, dry surface.
2. Check your window inflatable from outside at night and adjust its position so the face shows clearly.
3. Pull blinds or curtains behind lighted window decor. A dark background makes the glow stand out.
4. Keep cords tidy and away from curtains, radiators and heaters.

Walls: Turn Hallways Into Haunted Halls

Indoor walls are a blank canvas, and a few well-placed pieces go a long way.

A bat swarm. The 3D Bat Wall Stickers, 120 Pieces come in five sizes, from about 3 to 11.8 inches wide. Fold the wings for a 3D effect and stick them up with the included double-sided adhesive pads. For the most natural look, start with the biggest bats in a loose cluster, then trail the smaller ones out and away, as if the swarm is flying up the stairs or out a window.

Reaching hands. The Wall-Mounted Creepy Reaching Hands, Set of 3 look like they're emerging from the wall, each holding a flickering LED candle. They're made for indoor walls, mantels and doorways. Need more? The 4-Pack Life-Size Creepy Reaching Hands gives you enough for a long hallway.

Year-round edge. The Gothic Iron Skull Wall Art is a lightweight, rust-resistant iron skull silhouette with a vintage finish, and it works indoors or out. It's a great pick if you like a little spooky style past October.

Say it in lights. The Light-Up Magnetic Marquee Letter Sign spells HALLOWEEN in warm white LEDs, with a touch dimmer and a USB-C cable included. Set it on a console table below a gallery wall or on a shelf in the entry.

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A Vintage Skull That Haunts Your Walls All Year

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Wall tip: Before sticking anything to painted walls, test an adhesive pad in a hidden spot. Follow the product instructions for mounting, and skip freshly painted surfaces.

Doors and Doorways: Frame the Entrance

The front door is the handshake of your Halloween display.

Garland. The 65.6 ft Halloween Tinsel Garland is orange, purple and black with pumpkin, bat and spider cutouts. It's rated for indoor and outdoor use, and you can cut it to length. One long strand can outline the front door, wrap a stair rail and still leave extra for the party backdrop.

Creepy cloth. The Black Creepy Cloth Halloween Gauze measures 500 x 39 in, enough to drape over a doorway, window or wall. Tear it, layer it and let it flutter in the breeze for an instant abandoned-house look.

A glowing web. The 39 in LED Spider Web Light with Furry Spider hangs on a wall, tree or porch. It has 70 LEDs that shine orange or purple, 8 modes, 10 brightness levels, a remote and a timer that lights it for 6 hours each day. It runs on AA batteries and is rated IP44 for indoor or outdoor use.

Overhead surprises. The Hanging Bat Skeleton Decorations, Set of 4 have movable heads and jaws and come with fishing line. Hang them upside down from a door frame or tie them to your web. The 4-Piece Hanging Light-Up Ghost Witch Hats each have 10 LEDs and their own switch, and they look great hanging from porch eaves beside the door.

A Glowing Web With a Fuzzy Spider Waiting Inside

39 in LED Spider Web Light with Furry Spider and Remote

From $30.99MSRP $39.99

Four Bony Bats Hanging Upside Down

Hanging Bat Skeleton Decorations, Set of 4

$34.99MSRP $39.90

Door tip: Keep the door itself easy to open and the doorway clear. Trick-or-treaters in capes and wings need room, and so does the person handing out candy.

Bring It All Together

Here's a simple way to link your windows, walls and door into one look:

• Pick a color story. Orange and purple glow beautifully at night. Black and white reads well in daylight.
• Repeat an element. Bats on the hallway wall, bat skeletons in the doorway and a spider web outside make the whole house feel connected.
• Layer light. Combine one bright piece (a window inflatable), one soft piece (floating candles) and one surprise (reaching hands).
• Use timers. Several of these pieces have built-in timers, which means less running around at bedtime.

And for anything that plugs in outside, use outdoor-rated extension cords and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Shop the Look

Find more ideas in our Halloween signs and wall decor, browse Halloween lights, or keep going inside with our indoor Halloween decor ideas. If you're adding motion to the porch, our animated Halloween props guide can help you pick the right scare.

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