With Halloween just around the corner, you may be thinking about giving your living room a new look for spooky season.
Halloween decorations are now so much more than fake cobwebs and plastic spiders and it’s possible to celebrate the occasion without sacrificing your sense of style. It’s also a great opportunity to make your space cosier, ready for the weather to get colder as we start to approach winter.
Here’s our guide to getting your home Halloween-ready:
1. Check out the Halloween trends for 2025
You can never go wrong with the classic orange and black Halloween colour scheme. But if you are looking to do something a little different, why not add a pop of pastel colours to your home?
One of the hot new Halloween trends for 2025 is combining pastel colours, particularly pink, with black for decorations which are more sweet than spooky. Another key trend for this year involves glitz and glam with sparkly decorations, mirrors, glitter and disco ball-inspired decorations.
2. Remember soft furnishings and lighting
As well as traditional decorations, you can switch up the space by adding Halloween-themed cushions, throws, blankets and even rugs to give your room a makeover without having to make lasting changes. Opt for spooky lighting, including candles, themed lamps and carved pumpkin lanterns – go for LED or flameless candles to reduce the fire risk. You can also get projectors which will cast ghostly shapes onto your walls or ceiling for extra atmosphere.
3. Embrace autumnal features
While Halloween itself is over when October ends, autumn is here to stay for a few more weeks. To give your living room style more longevity, choose accessories that will continue to work throughout November.
Pumpkins, squashes and other gourds make an attractive autumnal display along with dried flowers, grasses, conkers, acorns and leaves. Fragrances like orange, clove and cinnamon will give your home a seasonal smell or you could opt for scented candles in sweet flavours like vanilla or pumpkin latte.
4. Create a cosy space for a scary movie night
If you’re planning to mark Halloween with a scary movie or two, you’ll need somewhere comfy to hide behind your cushion. La-Z-Boy sofas and recliners are available with a whole host of optional features which can add the wow factor to your big night in. Some of our ranges include hidden storage where you can keep your snacks handy and cup holders so you’ll always have your favourite drink within reach. And if you want to stay warm while watching something chilling, check out our sofas and chairs which come with heated seats, including Mayfield, Portland and Bella.
5. Choose warm colours to make a statement
If you love the reds, browns, oranges and yellows associated with autumn, why not make a style statement by making them a focal point of your living room. If you want something you can switch with the seasons, choose autumnal accessories you can change easily. However, if autumn-inspired colours are your thing, La-Z-Boy UK has some great options for sofas and
chairs. Our popular Calda leather comes in warm browns, oranges and reds including Saddle, Marmalade and Cranberry. If you prefer our Mezzo leather, there is the striking Mustard, Tango or Bordeaux. Whereas fabric fans can check out Lugano Saffron, Altara Red and Palma Burnt Sienna. · Find out more about all our La-Z-Boy UK ranges here.
