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25 Halloween Window Decorations That Will Give Your House the Creeps

Take a peek if you dare.

By Angela Belt and Jessica Cherner
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Whether you're hosting the soiree or passing out candy to trick-or-treaters, you'll need some on-theme Halloween window decorations to get your space as spooky as possible. If you need some ideas to kick-start your decorating scheme, you've come to the right place. Ahead, we rounded up 25 of the creepiest, crawliest, eeriest, wackiest decor on the market, but don't wait too long to place your orders because we can't imagine these options won't be on offer for long. It's not hard to DIY Halloween window decorations if you're crafty, but when you can buy ones that are this cute, why not do it the easy way?

From goofy skeleton stick-on decals you can reuse every year to a scary scene dripping in artificial blood, there are a lot of options to consider. The best part? Most of our picks are under $25. The only exceptions are worth the higher price tag because they're just that good. Hint: One of our favorites is a set of three ghosts that look like they're breaking through the windows (faux shattered glass included). Otherwise, skip to the affordable alternatives that will get you in the spooky spirit.

  • Shady Spiders Window Posters

    WOWindow Posters Shady Spiders Window Posters

    $25 at Amazon
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  • Reaching Hands Wall Decor

    3DDeluxeStore Reaching Hands Wall Decor

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  • Spider Web Stained Glass

    The Looking Glass 5066 Spider Web Stained Glass

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  • Vinyl Witch Window Cling

    Martha Stewart Vinyl Witch Window Cling

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  • Friendly Ghost Window Decal

    NutmegWallStickers Friendly Ghost Window Decal

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No matter which of these spooky window treatments you choose, your home will be more than ready for October 31. Just be sure to get a few decorations if you want to go all out. We certainly will! Our suggestion? Let Halloween 2023 be your biggest, most extravagant one yet, courtesy of these 25 adorable (and also kind of scary) window decorations. If you weren't a Halloween person before, you will be now.

WOWindow Posters Shady Spiders Window Posters

Shady Spiders Window Posters

WOWindow Posters Shady Spiders Window Posters

$25 at Amazon
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Is there anything creepier than a spider? We think not. So if you want to freak your neighbors out, hang these reusable backlit posters in your window.

3DDeluxeStore Reaching Hands Wall Decor

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Available in black and white, these creepy hands give the very realistic illusion of people (or monsters, according to the claw-like nails) trying to break through the wall. If you really want to commit, opt for the set that comes with screws. Otherwise, use stick-on strips that won't leave any permanent marks behind.

The Looking Glass 5066 Spider Web Stained Glass

Spider Web Stained Glass

The Looking Glass 5066 Spider Web Stained Glass

Credit: Etsy

Here's another Etsy find we couldn't resist: a spider that's halfway finished weaving its intricate web. Stick it in the corner of any window or door frame to set a spooky scene.

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Martha Stewart Vinyl Witch Window Cling

Vinyl Witch Window Cling

Martha Stewart Vinyl Witch Window Cling

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This spooky window cling includes a light-up, three-dimensional moon that's seemingly floating in the palm of this witch's hand. We're not sure if she's a good witch or a bad witch, but we're a little too freaked out to investigate.

NutmegWallStickers Friendly Ghost Window Decal

Friendly Ghost Window Decal

NutmegWallStickers Friendly Ghost Window Decal

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Not all Halloween window decorations have to be scary. Case in point: This adorable ghost decal, which comes in a whole rainbow of colors. Personally, we're into the classic white, which is giving us major Casper vibes.

Grandin Road Expressive Window Crasher Ghosts

Expressive Window Crasher Ghosts

Grandin Road Expressive Window Crasher Ghosts

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If you want to go the ghost route but aren't into friendly ones, these Grandin Road alternatives will do the trick. They come with a front, a back, heavy-duty suction cups, and a shattered glass sticker that creates a pretty realistic illusion of a ghost busting through the window.

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CCINEE Giant Halloween Window Clings

Giant Halloween Window Clings

CCINEE Giant Halloween Window Clings

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Remember Ugly Dolls? These oversized window clings are bringing the plush toys back with their goofy grins and googly eyes. If you have tall windows, these are the perfect decoration.

KANAYA Skull Neon Sign

Skull Neon Sign

KANAYA Skull Neon Sign

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If you're hosting the Halloween soirée this year, skip the scary stuff in favor of something a bit more fun, like this neon skull. It's pink, so you could leave it up all year long.

Joy Choice Halloween Window Decals

Halloween Window Decals

Joy Choice Halloween Window Decals

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Made of nontoxic, anti-static, and waterproof PVC, this fun set includes every motif you'd need to create a Halloween scene right on your window. Think haunted mansions, eerie trees, bats, spiders, and more.

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JOYIN Scary Halloween Window Decorations

Scary Halloween Window Decorations

JOYIN Scary Halloween Window Decorations

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We saved our scariest pick for last. Enter this horrifying scene that's drenched in artificial blood if you dare. This window decoration just might be freaky enough to scare off trick-or-treaters.

BinaryABC Skull Lace Curtain

Skull Lace Curtain

BinaryABC Skull Lace Curtain

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These gothic fringed curtains are easily one of the creepiest ways to spookify your space without a whole lot of work. They're accented with skull illustrations, giving them an elegantly eerie look anyone who loves haunted houses will appreciate.

Scary Peeper Fright At First Sight Crazy Cat Creature Peeper

Crazy Cat Creature Peeper

Scary Peeper Fright At First Sight Crazy Cat Creature Peeper

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Even cat lovers will reconsider their stance on pets after sneaking one peek at this ferocious feline with glowing yellow eyes and giant jaws.

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Joyseller Fake Spider Web Decorations

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Stretch a few faux webs across your windows for a more subtle Halloween look. Don't forget the hyper-realistic spiders that complete the spooky vibes.

Grandin Road 3D Peeping Halloween Window Witch

 3D Peeping Halloween Window Witch

Grandin Road 3D Peeping Halloween Window Witch

Credit: Grandin Road

From the green skin to the lone tooth, this is a creepy witch—no doubt. Our suggestion? Stick her in your window to scare the neighborhood kids. Hopefully they won't be too freaked out to claim their candy at the door.

Martha Stewart Paper Spider Silhouette Décor

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Paper Spider Silhouette Décor

Martha Stewart Paper Spider Silhouette Décor

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Leave it to Martha Stewart to design the sweetest Halloween decorations on our list. This set of paper spiders come in myriad colors, so feel free to create a little design moment in your window.

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Lone Owl Studio Spider Halloween Window Stickers

Spider Halloween Window Stickers

Lone Owl Studio Spider Halloween Window Stickers

Credit: Etsy

Etsy's massive assortment of handmade Halloween window decorations made choosing our top picks a challenge, but after a lot of back and forth, we landed on these spider silhouettes that, like the real thing, vary in size. Some also even come with their own web.

ZHONGXIN Halloween String Lights

Halloween String Lights

ZHONGXIN Halloween String Lights

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We couldn't leave off Halloween decor that skews cute rather than scary, and these black cat string lights are proof. Drape them around your window frame, plug them in, and enjoy the soft orange glow coming through the cats' eyes.

MAXCOZY Halloween Window Clings

Halloween Window Clings

MAXCOZY Halloween Window Clings

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This set of reusable window clings comes with quite a few pieces (read: cobwebs, ghosts, bats, and skulls), but the stars are the giant skeletons with terrifying facial expressions and blood-stained teeth.

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Northlight Lighted Holographic Halloween Skull

Lighted Holographic Halloween Skull

Northlight Lighted Holographic Halloween Skull

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Another light-up decoration we had to include is this holographic skull. Hang it in your window and turn out all the lights to give your space a dark and doomed feel.

Haobase 24-Piece Bat Stickers

24-Piece Bat Stickers

Haobase 24-Piece Bat Stickers

Credit: Walmart

These flying bats may take a few minutes to arrange, but we'd say they're worth it. In fact, from far away, this dark flock almost looks like an art installation.

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Angela Belt

Angela Belt is the contributing Assistant Shopping Editor at House Beautiful. She's also an interior designer and is the host of her own podcast, The Mood Board. When it comes to design, she's an esteemed expert with some of her work also appearing in HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, The Washington Post, and more.

Headshot of Jessica Cherner

Jessica Cherner is House Beautiful’s associate shopping editor and knows where to find the best high-low pieces for any room.

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