Over-the-Top Halloween Decor

1 Mantle Mania

Image Source: Flickr user kinwart

There was no holding back with this mantle, and we love it.

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2 Snowy Scene

Image Source: Flickr user Dave Gammon

Even snow didn't stop these Halloween-loving home dwellers from decorating their front yard.

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3 Porch Coffin

Image Source: Flickr user Anita Hart

Displaying a huge coffin that isn't made from plastic has an undeniably chilling effect.

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4 Haunted Mansion

Image Source: Flickr user Nicole Beauchamp

An iron fence coated in cobwebs gives this home a Haunted Mansion feel.

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5 Giant Spider

Image Source: Flickr user Anita Hart

Anyone with a touch of arachnophobia will feel a little jumpy at the sight of an oversize spider hanging from a banister.

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6 Evil Tree

Image Source: Flickr user Anita Hart

Trees can make an especially cool prop when adorned with faces that blend into the trunks.

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7 Monster Party

Image Source: Flickr user anyjazz65

The gang's all here — seriously. One way to make a huge statement is to collect every ghoul and villain you can find and put them out to intimidate trick-or-treaters.

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8 Cobwebs and Tombstones

Image Source: Flickr user Chris

If you have a prominent bush, go nuts with fake cobwebs. More really is more. Tombstones in the yard help to draw the eye up to the cobweb display.

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9 Pirate Rowboat

Image Source: Flickr user kinwart

This scene captures a spooky Pirates of the Caribbean vibe. All you need is an old canoe, a couple of skeletons, and some pirate hats.

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10 Jack-O'-Lantern Staircase

Image Source: Flickr user Ruth Hartnup

One jack-o'-lantern is great, but five is even better.

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11 Skeleton's Cauldron

Image Source: Flickr user Tammra M

Whip up a mean batch of skeleton brew by flanking a cauldron with a couple of standing skeletons. Bonus points for hanging a skeleton above the pot!

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12 Lawn Lounging

Image Source: Flickr user Kaz Andrew

Make use of lawn chairs by occupying them with monsters and skeletons. If you have an old baby carriage, that's even better.

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13 Garage Envy

Image Source: Flickr user kinwart

Garage doors are empty canvases that can become awesome focal points. Try adding a giant cobweb with a glow-in-the-dark skeleton in the middle.

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14 Frankenstein's Front Yard

Image Source: Flickr user kinwart

A giant Frankenstein's monster will spook any classic Halloween-lover.

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15 Graveyard Harvest

Image Source: Flickr user AngryJulieMonday

The best part about this Halloween setup is that you can remove the tombstones after Halloween and keep the rest of the decor up through Thanksgiving.

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16 Pumpkin Spider Patch

Image Source: Flickr user Forest and Kim Starr

A pumpkin patch is creatively converted with these no-carve pumpkin spiders.

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