7 Ways to Haunt Your Foyer for Halloween
Calling all ghouls and goblins! 'Tis the season to give your home a haunt. Welcome the witching hour by giving your home's entryway a Halloween makeover.
Jennie Andrews
The key to giving guests and trick-or-treaters an authentic haunted house experience is to ensure they’re scared silly the moment you open your door. These terrifying tips and tricks will transform your foyer into something truly thrilling. From fright-tastic flickering lights to scary spiderwebs to creepy crawlers, we’ve left no gravestone unturned.
Up the Ambience With Flickering Bulbs
Nothing will bring down your foyer's scare factor quicker than bright light bulbs. Swap them out for flickering bulbs, then turn the lights down low to set a malicious mood (Images 1 & 2).
Jennie Andrews
Jennie Andrews
Bring Nature Inside
A classic haunted house has become one with nature. Bring outdoor elements inside with twigs, faux birds and dried moss to achieve low-cost creepy vibes (Images 1 & 2).
Jennie Andrews
Jennie Andrews
Light the Way With Moody Lanterns
Light a walkway or stairway with battery-operated candle lanterns. This will set a moody tone while also helping you and your guests walk safely around the decorations.
Jennie Andrews
Swap Your Photos for Eerie Art
Luckily, there’s nothing creepy about your family photos. Swap them out for something that better fits the theme. Print out old black-and-white photos, cut them to size, and slide them into your existing frames.
Jennie Andrews
Trade Hats and Scarves for Witchy Accessories
No matter how eerie your entryway has become, leaving your favorite fall jacket on the coat rack is sure to break the fourth wall. Circumvent this by swapping all your garments out for black cloaks, pointy hats and a witch's legendary ride (Images 1 & 2). Learn how to make your own witch's besom or broomstick.
Jennie Andrews
Jennie Andrews
The More Spider Webs the Better
What’s scarier than spider webs? While any number of spider webs in your house may give you the creeps, you’re going to need quite a few to really sell the haunted house look. Drape the craft store variety over the banister, across light fixtures, on furniture and anywhere else you can get them to stick. Don't forget to scatter a few mini, plastic spiders around the webs (Images 1, 2 & 3).
Jennie Andrews
Jennie Andrews
Jennie Andrews
Haunt a Chair With Stuffing and a Few Creepy Critters
Last but not least, creepify a chair with faux rats and stuffing. Because what's more nightmarish than scampering rodents nesting in your favorite furnishings?
Jennie Andrews
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