White Christmas trees make elegant blank canvases perfect for the Halloween holiday. A Halloween tree is a trendy concept that allows you to put up your holiday centerpiece earlier and explore your home styling prowess beyond the usual Christmas tree décor. Here are some ways to decorate a white Christmas tree for the spooky season.
White Halloween Tree Ideas and Decorating Tips
Learn how to decorate a white Christmas tree for Halloween by looking at these stunning themes for inspiration.
Witch’s Apothecary
Cast a bewitching spell with mercury glass bottles, bunches of herbs and spices, and mini cauldrons and wands as Halloween tree decorations. Pile old or vintage books beneath the tree to look like spell books. As a finishing touch, tie your white Halloween tree décor all together with a black witch’s hat tree topper.
Gothic Romance
Evoke Victorian elegance with a touch of gothic darkness by tying black velvet ribbons and lace scraps to the branches of your white tree. Hang black and white photos in mini gilt frames or cameos as ornaments and adorn your tree with large black or burgundy roses to complete the eerie ambience.
Haunted Mansion
Invite guests over for a ghostly party set in the festive Roaring Twenties. Glittered feather picks, masquerade masks, and vintage-inspired ornaments in a darker color palette lend a festive but still creepy touch to your Halloween tree.
Crypt Keeper
Spook friends and family with a white tree decorated with skeleton keys, miniature tombstone ornaments, spiders and spiderwebs, and a scary skeleton arm or two poking out of the branches. Black lanterns or hurricanes at the base of the tree add a ghostly glow.
Phantom Opera
Honor a classic Halloween character with black velvet ribbons and white masks on your tree. Recreate the ambiance of a creepy theater with black musical note cutouts and crystal ornaments reminiscent of the iconic chandelier in The Phantom of the Opera.
Dia de los Muertos
Embody the festive feel of the Mexican Day of the Dead with marigold flower picks in vibrant colors, sugar skull ornaments, and glittering LED fairy lights. Group flameless pillar candles at the base of the tree to complete the scene.
Insider’s Tip
Get creative and repurpose your Christmas ornaments as Halloween tree décor. Metallic Christmas balls, jeweled picks, and ribbons or garlands are all versatile pieces that can suit a variety of Halloween themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to common questions about decorating a white Christmas tree for Halloween.
What Are the White Things Associated With Halloween?
If you’re intrigued by the idea of a white-on-white Halloween tree display, there are many white elements central to Halloween, such as ghosts, mummies, and skeletons. You can also reimagine other common décor in a monochromatic palette for a more modern display. Try white pumpkin ornaments to put a spin on your usual Jack-O’-lantern.
What Decorations Look Best on a White Tree?
White trees make the ideal backdrop to let a variety of decorations shine. For a dramatic look, choose black and gold accents. For a traditional Halloween look, orange, green, and purple remain a playful palette to work with. If using white or silver décor, choose ones with varying finishes and textures to create contrast against the monochromatic foliage.
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