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When it comes to decorating, there is no wrong time for anything. It all comes down to personal comfort, taste and needs — ultimately what brings you joy. That being said, decorating for a holiday too early can sometimes draw unwanted glares from the neighbors.
While it’s far from time to start throwing up those Christmas lights, fall is here. That means that Halloween decor is going to start making its way onto front porches.
“There is no right or wrong time to start decorating for Halloween,” Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy’s trend expert and judge on NBC’s series “Making It,” told marthastewart.com. “But I personally like to bust out the cobwebs and pumpkins when the air starts to feel a little cooler and crisper.”
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According to a YouGov survey of 1,500 U.S. adults, as reported by Better Homes and Gardens, only 5% of respondents said that it is acceptable to put up Halloween decorations before Labor Day. Another 16% said it is OK to put up decorations between Labor Day and Sept. 30. A total of 47% of survey takers, however, said they would not be putting up their holiday decorations until sometime between Oct. 1 and Oct. 15.
Lynn Lilly, founder of Craft Box Girls, told marthastewart.com that Oct. 1 is when she generally brings out the Halloween decor.
“Some people say anytime is the right time to start decorating for Halloween, but if you are like me and decorate for every holiday and season, the timing can be tricky,” Lilly said. “My rule of thumb is as soon as October 1 rolls around, I pack away the fall harvest decorations, put on my witch’s hat, stretch out the spiderwebs and start planning my annual Halloween hunt.”
For people living in hotter climates, Lilly said to consider holding off on the pumpkin carving until later in the season.
“If you live in a warm climate like me, start your Halloween decorating with faux pumpkins and get the real pumpkins mid-month when it is a little cooler outside,” she said. “Nothing is worse than a sunburned, stinky pumpkin.”
Make your home the spookiest with these Halloween decorations
Giant spider
Tap into visitors’ arachnophobia with this 6.6-foot-tall spider. With realistic black hair and red eyes, the outdoor decoration is the perfect prop to get into the Halloween mood. Order in bulk, or go for this pack of six, to achieve a scene straight out of the 1990 film “Arachnophobia.”
$14.99, amazon.com
Drink blood bags
Keep a stash of these drink containers on hand for your party in case a few vampires knock on your door.
$10.99, amazon.com
Moving portraits
Madame Leota light-up fog figure
Fill up your house with the ghosts of “The Haunted Mansion” such as Madame Leota, a 19th-century clairvoyant and oracle.
This detailed decor piece doubles as a crystal ball and fog machine, adding sinister vibes to any room.
$54.94, amazon.com
Wicked witch legs
Commemorate the death of the Wicked Witch with this distinct ruby slipper prop, referencing the demise of the malevolent tyrant of Munchkin Country.
$40, amazon.com
Jack Skellington pillow
We live for a holiday pillow. It’s a cheap, easy way to add a little fun to your room without having to airlift in a 20-foot spider. Consider this minimalist pillow with Jack Skellington’s likeness. As an added bonus, you can keep that pillow in the rotation until the end of Christmas.
$8.99, amazon.com
Overlook Hotel carpet blanket
Transform your home into the Overlook Hotel from “The Shining” with this throw blanket, designed with the distinct orange pattern that makes up the carpeting of the storied, murder-ridden hotel. Throw it over your couch, or place it on the ground as a quasi-runner carpet. Pair it with matching pillows for the full effect.
$32.98, amazon.com
Holding hands ghosts
A creepy atmosphere is instantly secured with this ominous circle of ghosts, evoking spirits around a pit of fire. A witch version is also available.
$63.99, amazon.com
Jack Skellington string lights
Michael Myers decal
Slasher fans will appreciate Michael Myers haunting the festivities. This decal features a silhouette of the murderer from the iconic “Halloween” series.
$10.95, amazon.com
Spider cobweb decorations
Any Halloween house get-up needs to come with extensive cobwebbing for the right vibe. This comprehensive set comes with mantel pieces, tablecloths and scarves to hang around the entire house to set the mood.
$17.99, amazon.com
Halloween fog machine
Transforming your house into a haunted manor is as easy as buying a super-affordable fog machine. Set it up in the corner of any room or behind a prop for ghostly energy.
$39.89, amazon.com
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