42 Quick DIY Halloween Door Decoration Ideas Under One Hour

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Ready to transform your front door into a spooky masterpiece in no time? Whether you prefer creepy vibes or cute charm, these 42 quick DIY Halloween door decoration ideas are designed to make a memorable first impression—each one doable in under an hour. Let’s kick things off with a classic that never fails to send chills down the spine: the Hanging Skeleton.

Hanging Skeleton

While the scary, black-robed skeleton is the centerpiece of this door’s decor by Andrea from Life Love Larson, there’s so much more to this Halloween look. Skulls, spiders, and black gauze all come together to create a spooktacular entrance.

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Pink Monster Door

Halloween poster board monster door — Credit:
@liz.morrow / Instagram

Monsters can be frightening but they can also be friendly like this one. This DIY monster door by Liz Morrow is a quick and easy way to add some seasonal fun to your door using just plasterboard and command strips.

Even though it’s an easy DIY it’s sure to be one your guests remember for many Halloweens to come.

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Creepy and Cute Door Decor

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Keiko Lynn

Capture the entire spirit of Halloween in your decor by displaying a mix of fun and frightening decorations like Keiko Lynn did.

She created a terrifyingly pretty display including adorable ghosts, demonic skulls, and jack-o-lanterns. Together, they make this front door a showstopper that’s sure to be the talk of the town.

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Colorful Pumpkin Display

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Melani Lissack Interiors

No rule says you have to stick to traditional Halloween hues so why not get colorful and paint a bunch of pumpkins like Melanie from Melanie Lissack Interiors did.

Make it even more festive by adding fun slogans to bring a smile to your guests faces. And don’t miss the pumpkin planters—such a fun way to use these seasonal gourds.

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Broomstick Flying Lessons Sign

Halloween decor is all about getting creative and having fun. That’s exactly what Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow did.

She made and hung a flying lesson sign outside her door suggesting that you've arrived at broomstick flying school. The cute witches’ boots complete the look perfectly.

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Ghost Wreath

Wreaths are always a great door decoration because they can be adapted to any holiday or season.

Sara from Twelve on Main added a cheesecloth ghost to a grapevine wreath and turned it into the cutest Halloween door decoration.

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Pumpkin Door Decor

There is no right or wrong way to dress your door for Halloween. So if you're not a fan of all the spookiness Halloween brings, embrace the seasonal side of the holiday instead.

Jessica from jlgarvin decorated her entrance with a bunch of real pumpkins in different shapes and sizes and added an autumnal wreath to complete the look.

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Happy Skeleton Door

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studioxtine

When you have young kids at home, you’ll likely want some not-so-scary Halloween decor. It’s entirely possible to put a playful spin on any creepy creature just like Christine from Studioxtine did with a candy-eating skeleton. The little play on words makes this door extra fun!

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Monster Wreath

This cookie monster inspired wreath will bring a smile to everyones face, regardless of age. Using just a handful of materials, Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow made this wreath as a playful and spook-free Halloween decoration.

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Spiderweb Doormat

If your holiday decor style leans minimal, welcome your guests with a simple Halloween-themed door mat like this spiderweb one by Delia from Delia Creates.

Add one or two more festive touches like some bats and pumpkins to complete the display, while still keeping the look understated.

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Jack Skellington Door

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Homemade Heather

Turn your front door into one of Halloween’s most iconic characters—Jack Skellington. This affordable and impactful idea by Heather from Homemade Heather has all the Halloween vibes without too much effort from you.

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Pink Pumpkin Door Decor

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@daily_disco / Instagram

For an elegant, spook-free look that still says Halloween, decorate in your favorite pastel shade.

Abbey from daily_disco went for a pretty pink ombre look with a pumpkin wreath, some painted pumpkins, and even some pink broomsticks to create this chic display.

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"Keep Out" Door Sign

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Crafts by Amanda

When you want a quick and budget-friendly Halloween door that still gives you the chills, try this "keep out" door.

Amanda from Crafts by Amanda used a few basic supplies to decorate her door and leave visitors wondering what might be lurking inside.

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Eyeball Wreath

Eyeballs frequently feature in Halloween decorations and even Halloween-themed food because they work.

Here bloodshot eyeballs have been turned into a wreath by Kim from Made in a Day. The contrast against the black wreath and black flowers really make the eyeballs pop (pun intended!).

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Ghost Door Decoration

If you prefer not to go all out with your Halloween decor but still want to acknowledge the holiday, hang a couple of friendly ghosts on your door. Cynthia from Cynkollsart did just that and added a few large pumpkins to finish the look.

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Witch's Potion Door

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@liz.morrow / Instagram

Embrace witch-themed decor with a twist by turning your front door into a witch’s potion bottle like Liz Morrow did. For bonus points, add a cheesecloth with fairy lights to the top of the bottle for an even more dramatic look.

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Frankenstein Front Door

Halloween is all about dressing up as your favorite scary character so why not dress up your front door too? Monica from East Coast Creative turned her door into a cute version of Frankenstein using just felt and card stock.

Having a green door helps, but this fun idea would work on any color door — just use contrasting colored felt and card.

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"Boo" Door Hanger

Welcome your guests with a simple but festive “BOO” sign on your door like Ashley Kay from Attempts at Domestication did. Boo decor in any form is a Halloween classic and never gets old.

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Corn Stalk Wreath

Ghosts and ghouls aren’t for everybody but that doesn’t mean you can’t decorate for the holiday. This corn stalk wreath by Delia from Delia Creates is the perfect alternative. Add a few pumpkins and you’ll end up with some pretty decor that celebrates all that the season has to offer.

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One-Eyed Monster Door

Welcome your neighbourhood trick-or-treaters with this smiling, one-eyed monster on your door. Skaie from Home Jelly made this door decor with newspaper and added candy corn style teeth for even more of a Halloween-y look.

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Skull and Bones Wreath

When time (or space) isn’t on your side, but you still want to embrace the gory side of Halloween, a skull and bones wreath could be the answer.

Kim from The Kim Six Fix made this wreath in minutes using a couple of shop-bought glittery skulls and skeleton hands.

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Peeping Eyes Door

Halloween decor doesn’t get budget-friendlier than this. Holly from hollydawnkuni attached lots of different colored devilish eyes to her door and added some black streamer to make it look like the eyes are peeping out at you—all for under $5.

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Bat Wreath

A simple grapevine wreath is always worth having in your craft closet because it can be decorated with different seasonal accents for every holiday.

Steph and Michelle from Sunny Side Design embellished theirs with black bats for an elegant and understated Halloween look.

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Dolls Head Door Hanger

There’s something deeply frightening about broken dolls body parts. That’s precisely why they make great Halloween decorations.

Using dolls heads and legs, plus some black ribbon, Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate created this door hanger to impress and terrify her guests in equal parts.

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Googly-Eyed Door

Need a last-minute idea? This googly-eyed door by Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous is perfect especially if you have kids—its not scary, it’s fun and the kids can even decorate it all by themselves.

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Trapped Ghosts Door Display

trapped ghosts door decor — Credit:
The Country Chic Cottage

Nail the scary Halloween look with a bunch of ghosts ensnared in a spiders web. Angie from The Country Chic Cottage did just that and she added some (faux) explosives and bloody footprints to up the danger levels.

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Trick or Treat Door Sign

Let your neighborhood trick-or-treaters know that they’re welcome at your door with a sign like Christine from Studioxtine created.

You can also add a few extra embellishments like a cute spider and web or choose whichever Halloween creatures you love.

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Wispy Autumnal Wreath

The best part about decorating with a wreath is that you can embellish it with practically anything. This pretty wreath by Kim from Made in a Day celebrates both the holiday and the season with bats, pumpkins and autumnal branches.

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Mummy Door

Costumes and Halloween go hand in hand so why not give your front door a holiday costume too?

Monica from East Coast Creative dressed her door up as a mummy using just some leftover white fabric. Though quick and affordable, this door will delight those little trick-or-treaters.

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Eucalyptus Wreath

You may not think of eucalyptus as very Halloween-y, but spray it black like Colleen from Lemon Thistle did and it instantly takes on a scary feel.

This simple wreath with a teeny-tiny spider hanging on it is ideal for those who like their holiday decor to be minimal.

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Three Eyeballed Monster Door

Greet your little candy collectors with a friendly, three eyeballed monster complete with a semi-toothless grin. Skaie from Home Jelly made this creature using a bunch of paper bags and paper plates.

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Spider Web Door

Using some yarn, spin an extra-large web and attach it to your door. You could stop there but if you’re not petrified of spiders, add a few of these eight-legged creatures to your door like Courtney from athomewiththehamiltons did.

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Scary Halloween Wreath

boo wreath — Credit:
The Country Chic Cottage

Celebrate the season with a little bit of everything that Halloween brings. Angie from The Country Chic Cottage embellished her scary wreath with lots of different Halloween decorations. You can take this idea and add any Halloween decorations you already have.

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Pine Cone Monster Wreath

Everyone likes to be greeted with a warm and welcoming face even if it happens to belong to a friendly monster.

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous made this bow-tie-wearing monster wreath using pine cones that she sprayed bright green for maximum impact against her black door.

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Flying Bats Door Display

If you've ever watched Alfred Hitchcock's classic horror film The Birds, you'll likely know how terrifying a flock of birds can be.

Inspired by the movie, Susan from Between Naps on the Porch recreated the look with a colony of bats, making it even spookier.

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Monogrammed Ghost Door Hanger

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Southern Surroundings

Make your Halloween door decor personal by displaying your initials as part of your decorations.

Joanna from Southern Surroundings did just that with her cute ghost door hanger. And she continued the ghost theme by hanging a super-sized ghost in her porch.

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White Berry Wreath

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@jlgarvin / Instagram

There’s no rule that Halloween decor has to be colorful. A monochrome take on your display can be stylish and impactful like this chic door by Jessica from jlgarvin. A white berry wreath paired with some white pumpkins and black bats is all you need.

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Dressed Skeleton Door Hanger

Skeletons are already the stuff of nightmares. But dress them in clothes, and a wig, and give them a pet raven for an even more terrifying look like Paige from The Pink Clutch did. If you love your creepy decor, it doesn’t get more frightening than this.

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Giant Spider Decor

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The House of Hood

Spider phobic? Look away now! You can decorate your door with giant spiders but why stop there?

To make it extra creepy have a few of these eight-legged creatures crawling up the sides of your home. Chelsee from The House of Hood did just that and added a few skeletons too!

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Hanging Witch's Legs

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@karaspartyideas / Instagram

If you’re lucky enough to have a porch like Kara from karaspartyideas, don’t stop at door decor. These hanging witches legs combined with bats and pumpkins make a stylish Halloween statement in classic colors.

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Fall Inspired Wreath

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@an_irish_homelife / Instagram

Halloween decor doesn’t always have to be ghastly and ghoulish. Get inspired by the vivid colors of the season instead and make a floral wreath like Kate from an_irish_homelife did. The rusty hues and black decor make for a moody Halloween look.

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Oversized Cobweb Decor

For those who love to go all out, you can’t beat a giant spiderweb. Shelley from Crazy-Wonderful created this web and added super-sized spiders to match. There’s no better way to give your friends and trick-or-treaters the creepiest of welcomes.

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