DIY Chic Halloween Pumpkin Decorating

Posted by Pillow Decor on 2013 Oct 14th

DIY Chic Halloween Pumpkin Decorating

Check out these great DIY pumpkin decorating ideas!

Looking forward to the spookiest time of year? We are! We've combed the Internet to compile a list of our favorite chic DIY Halloween decorations using pumpkins. It's proof that you can do more than just carve pumpkins to celebrate the season. If you've got pumpkin decorating ideas that you'd like to share, leave a comment...we'd love to see what you've come up with.

Pumpkin Cooler

What an ingenious way to use a pumpkin! Thanks to the creative folks at Martha Stewart for this 'cool' idea.

Pumpkin Cooler

Pumpkin Cooler
Source: Martha Stewart, marthastewart.com

Pumpkin Planters

Add drama to your entrance way without carving a single pumpkin. We love the dramatic effect that this simple idea creates. We owe this one to Good Housekeeping.

Pumpkin Planters

Pumpkin Planters
Source: Good Housekeeping, goodhousekeeping.com

Pumpkin Decor

For decidedly sophisticated Halloween decor, this lacy pumpkin idea from Better Homes and Gardens, is the prettiest and most feminine we've seen.

Lacey Pumpkin Design

Lacey Pumpkin Design
Source: Better Homes and Gardens, bhg.com

Pumpkin Lantern

Twinkling pumpkin lanterns would make a beautiful and fun centerpiece for any Halloween party you plan to throw. According to House and Home, it's easy to achieve with a power drill.

Pumpkin Lanterns

Pumpkin Lanterns
Source: House and Home, houseandhome.com

Patterned Pumpkins

The sky's the limit with this idea from Country Living. Muted and striped or bright and polka-dotted, these patterned pumpkins can be painted to fit any decor.

Patterned Pumpkins

Patterned Pumpkins
Source: Country Living, countryliving.com

Metallic Pumpkins

Gilded pumpkins are always an eye-catcher, and they're easy to create. According to Real Simple, a can of metallic spray paint is pretty much all you need.

Metallic Pumpkins

Metallic Pumpkins
Source: Real Simple, realsimple.com

Chalkboard Pumpkins

The ultimate pumpkin decoration for those who don't want to commit! This chalkboard pumpkin, courtesy of Real Simple, let's you change your design whenever you please.

Chalkboard Pumpkins

Chalkboard Pumpkins
Source: Real Simple, realsimple.com