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10 decorations to haunt your house with this October

From life-sized inflatables to scene setters for your upcoming party, here’s how to get your home ready for Halloween this fall.

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spider web doormat Spiderweb Halloween Doormat, $29.95; Crate and Barrel
Not big into decorating for Halloween? Then this doormat is for you, as it provides a clean yet festive look to the exterior of your home this season.
orange and black striped witch legs in pot Halloween Witch Leg Figurine, $54.71; Plow & Hearth
This season, get creative with these witch-leg figurines, making it appear as though the Wicked Witch of the West has returned from the grave.
colorful skull candle holders Still Life Skull Votive, $55; Kosta Boda
Stray away from the typical hues of orange and black this season with these bright, glass candle holders that make for a great, seasonal statement piece in any home.
lit up window pumpkin Lighted Jack-O-Lantern Halloween Double Sided Window Silhouette Decoration, $15.99-$24; Northlight
Light up the block, as well as your home, with this double-sided window treatment of a friendly jack-o’-lantern, boasting 25 lightbulbs.
skeleton hands on black pumpkins Tall Skeleton Hand Pumpkin Decoration, $29.99; K & K Interiors
Whether you choose to place these pumpkins on the front porch or on the kitchen table, they make for a classic yet creepy look, great for Halloween.
smoky cauldron Foggy Halloween Cauldron, $48.30; grandinroad
Double, double, toil and trouble. With no chemicals and the included fogger and glow lights, this eerie cauldron is sure to intrigue the youngsters who dare to knock on your door this Halloween.
mansion hallway wallpaper Gothic Mansion Long Hallway Scene Setters, $6.99; Party City
Are you hosting the Halloween party this year? Party City has you covered with its scene setters that stick directly on the walls of your home. From mansion hallways to zombie families, the choice is yours.
jack from nightmare before Christmas inflatable Gemmy Industries Yard Inflatables Jack Skellington on Tombstone, $32; Gemmy Industries
This Halloween, pay homage to the classic 1993 film, The Nightmare Before Christmas, by placing the pumpkin king out front on the yard for all to see.
witch hats on small pillow French Knot Witch Hats Wool Blend Pillow, $24.99; Novogratz
Get into the Halloween spirit with this comfortable pillow that will immediately make your home more cozy. Plus, when the spooky holiday passes, simply flip the pillow to its other side for a neutral look.
skeleton of howling wolf Animated Howling Skeleton Wolf with LED Illuminated Eyes, $39.98; The Home Depot
With bright-red eyes, lifelike sounds and a movable skull, this skeleton wolf is sure to give the local neighbors a scare as they walk down the block.

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