IKEA’s Newest Collection Proves It’s Never Too Early to Get Excited for Halloween

Here at The Spruce, we all firmly agree that it's never too early to plan for Halloween. Maybe you're trying to add the perfect dose of fright to your space for the spooky season. Perhaps you love Halloween but want to display that subtly. Regardless, August is the perfect time to get started.

Luckily for us, our favorite brand to DIY and hack has released new collections to help us get started. IKEA released a fall collection (HOSTKVALL) and their first-ever Halloween collection (KUSTFYR) to get us excited for the upcoming season and holiday.

Here are 8 of our favorite items from the collections that have us dreaming of fall, Halloween, and all the festivities they entail.

Ghost LED Table Lamp

Let this friendly ghost serve as your nightlight during the spooky season. Or, let the purple light create a festive atmosphere at your big Halloween bash. Either way, this small lamp introduces just enough festivity without the inconvenience: easily store it away at the end of the season. 

Pumpkin String Lights

Take your Halloween party to the next level by adding these pumpkin string lights into the mix. They glow a bright orange hue and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Consider pairing these with other Halloween-themed light fixtures in different colors to create the ultimate atmosphere to celebrate.

Artificial Bouquet

Elevate your space with this muted artificial bouquet. In tones reminiscent of the leaves changing colors, this will inevitably introduce an autumn element into your home that transcends beyond Halloween. Hang them on a wall or display them in a vase in your entryway. This way, guests are greeted by the homey and warm feeling the season evokes. 

Pumpkin Tealight Holder

Do you want the spooky jack-o-lantern look without getting your hands dirty carving a pumpkin? You're in luck. This tealight holder has the same decorative element and function as a traditional jack-o-lantern without the orange gooey mess.

Decorative Pumpkins

Elevate your Halloween tablescape with these little decorative pumpkins. Picture this: a costume dinner party table with orange decor, fake spiders, spooky and gory-inspired meals, and a combination of real pumpkins and these decorative pumpkins scattered throughout. That followed by a horror movie sounds like the perfect Halloween to me.

Orange Throw Blanket

If you want to embrace the Halloween spirit and show festivity but do so subtly, consider sprawling this orange throw blanket over your sofa. You can decorate your home for the season without pumpkins, skeletons, and ghosts by introducing accessories in autumn tones. 

Hanging Tapestry

Straightforward and right to the point: you love Halloween and you want all of your guests to know it. Hang this tapestry in your home for an exciting constant reminder of the upcoming holiday.

Cinnamon and Sugar Scented Candle

Get all of your senses into the autumn spirit. What scents remind you of the season? If your favorite autumn scents lean towards the sweeter side, consider filling your home with the aroma of cinnamon and sugar. Embrace the warm, aromatic feeling of fall.

Boo Door Mat

Greet trick-or-treaters appropriately with this Halloween-themed doormat. If you don't want to go all out, simply switch out your doormat at the beginning of the season for a touch of spooky season spirit.