Throw a Hogwarts-Inspired Party With These Magical Decor Ideas

The new Hogwarts Legacy video game may be as close as most of us Muggles will ever come to the infamous school of witchcraft and wizardry. And in honor of its release, we're rounding up some of our favorite Hogwarts-inspired decor and DIYs to plan the most magical wizarding party at home, complete with homemade wands, fantastical treats and creative crafts to honor your Hogwarts house.

You don't need Tudor-style windows for Hogwarts Castle vibes — just a couple of dollar-store picture frames! Rep your favorite Hogwarts house with these DIY stained glass panels. It's a great alternative to the house pennants we typically see, and it also reminds us of the ornate glass windows in the Prefects' bathroom. To create this art, you just need peel-and-stick lead tape and stained glass paint.

Don't tell Mr. Ollivander, but we hacked a way to make your own wand. It all starts with a 24-inch dowel rod. Carefully, carve one end so the wand tip is slightly pointed. For the decorative handle, use polymer clay to shape and form your own designs or riff off of popular designs from the Harry Potter and Wizarding World films. (I'm partial to Luna Lovegood's tulip-shaped handle.) Metallic wax gives the wand an Old World style and a magical, glimmering finish.

Turn your snack table into a mini Great Hall with magical, floating candles. No enchantments necessary. You just need a little bit of fishing line and slim LED flicker candles from Amazon. The effect works best in low lighting with other candlelight.