Halloween is my favorite time of the year. It signifies the beginning of the holiday season and gathering of family and friends over good food, conversations and laughter.
It also means I get to experiment with different party decor ideas, new costumes and recipes!
For my Halloween Tablescape this year, I was inspired by everything dark and moody. After creating various neutral and feminine looks over the years, I wanted to execute a style that is darker and more moody, perfect for a sophisticated and grown up Halloween that’s not too scary for kids.
Theme: Moody Halloween Tablescape
When I was browsing around Home Goods, I came across this blue glass skeleton head that I knew would be the perfect accent for the moody tablescape. I liked the idea of incorporating skeletons that aren’t too scary and gory.
The blue skeleton went perfectly with shades of mauve, gray and blue of the rest of the table.
Let’s Talk Tabletop
To begin, I started with a grey runner, effortlessly draped across the center of my table. I chose a light grey, since I knew the rest of my tabletop details would be darker in color. And I purchased these beautiful dark grey dinner plates from Bed Bath and Beyond. I like the contrast of the dark plates against the light wooden table.
I knew I wanted to incorporate some type of fun menu design so, I created my own on Canva! Canva makes it really easy to create unique, personalized designs, with all the necessary tools right at your fingertips.
Once you design your menu, you can print it yourself at home or get it printed at office supply stores like Staples.
Here’s a list of the items I incorporated into the Halloween table decor.
Shopping list for this moody Halloween tablescape
- Grey runner
- Dark Grey Dinner Plates
- Black droplet salad plates
- Black Flatware
- Blue linen napkin
- Thrifted Antique glasses
- Agate Coasters
- Black Bud Vases
- Taper Candles
- Roman Bust Candle
All Things Floral: DIY Floral Arrangement with Trader Joe’s Flowers
I love including natural elements, especially florals, in my tablescapes. For a dark and moody style, I knew I wanted to stay within my color scheme, but I also wanted to include lighter-colored accents. Doing it this way, as opposed to using only dark hues, kept the overall look a bit on the lighter side without straying too far from the mood. I purchased all of my florals from my local Flower Mart and Trader Joes.
The minute I saw them at the OC Flower Mart, I instantly fell in love with these orange antique colored roses. I limited myself to just one bunch for a pop of color, however, and then kept the rest of the colors consistent.
Alongside my dining table, I have a credenza, which I transformed into a bar area. It was the perfect spot for these fun his and hers cocktails, Warlock’s Old Fashioned with bourbon and Witches Blood with vodka.
The final result was a gorgeous Halloween tablescape that celebrates the enchanting and comforting vibe of late fall and the transition into winter and the holiday season.
What do you think about the moody Halloween tablescape? I hope this inspires you to create your own Halloween themed tablescape this year and make new memories with loved ones!
Learn how to make his and hers Halloween cocktail here.
@mommydiaryMoody Halloween Tablescape 😈 What are you dressing up as this year? ##halloweendecor ##tablescapestyling ##aesthetichalloween♬ brutal opera by Adamusic – Adam Wright
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