23 Halloween Decorations That'll Make Your Dorm Room the Spookiest Haunt in Town
While you've probably retired trick-or-treating by the time you hit college, you still can get into the Halloween spirit by decking out your dorm room with spooky and cute October decor. Putting some witchy touches on your home away from home is the perfect opportunity to make it more your own and impress your friends.
The good news is that there are tons of affordable and compact home goods for your dorm. From ghost candles on Amazon to other decorative trinkets from retailers such as Target and World Market, here are our favorite Halloween pieces that'll make your room the spookiest haunt on your floor.
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AOSTAR Spooky Spider Webbing
Give your walls and desks a little Halloween spirit with this AOSTAR Spooky Spider Webbing ($7).
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PChero Timer Candles
Decorate your dorm with these battery-operated PChero Timer Candles ($12) to get that creepy melted-wax look without the fire hazard!
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HOZZQ Scary Bats Wall Decal Stickers
Place these HOZZQ Scary Bats Wall Decal Stickers ($10) onto a window or any smooth surface. These come in packs of 28, so you can get as batty as you'd like!
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Rubie's Black Cauldron
You don't need to brew potions all day to find use for Rubie's Black Cauldron ($13). Put anything you want in there (just not your homework)!
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Blulu Happy Halloween Table Centerpieces
Sometimes, all you have space for in your dorm is tabletop decor like these Blulu Happy Halloween Table Centerpieces ($16), and that's perfectly fine. Enjoy this festive set as you study for your midterms — which may be even more terrifying than Halloween itself!
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The Holiday Aisle Happy Halloween Lace Panel Door Mural
Complement your windows with the weather-resistant The Holiday Aisle Happy Halloween Lace Panel Door Mural ($15). Even during those windy or rainy autumn nights, you won't have to worry about this piece falling apart. You can also use this on your wall or door!
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Amscan Halloween Lanterns
If you want The Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween decorations, these Amscan Halloween Lanterns ($17) would make great additions to your dorm. The black and white Jack Skellington lanterns add a spooky ambience to your room — just throw in tea lights to complete the vibe.
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The Holiday Aisle Scarecrows on Wooden Ladder Seasonal Decorative Accent
If your style leans more cute than macabre, get ready for Halloween with The Holiday Aisle Scarecrows on Wooden Ladder Seasonal Decorative Accent ($37, originally $40).
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Halloween Icons Gold Cork Coasters
Set down your spooky drinks (or potions) on these Halloween Icons Gold Cork Coasters ($15) to protect your dorm tables from wear and tear.
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Glittered Laser Cut Wood Spooky Garland
Sometimes you need to directly spell out just how excited you are for Halloween. You can do so on your dorm wall with this Glittered Laser Cut Wood Spooky Garland ($8) that features a charming cat and crescent moon alongside the word "spooky."
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Felt-Costumed Cat Cloth Halloween Ornaments
Revel in the holiday spirit with this set of cute skeleton, vampire, pumpkin, and mummy Felt-Costumed Cat Cloth Halloween Ornaments ($13) with blanket-stitched edges.
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Animated LED Halloween Skeleton Squirrel
Want a morbid twist on those chipper squirrels you see prancing around the campus lawn? Consider bringing the Animated LED Halloween Skeleton Squirrel ($13) into your dorm — it is seven inches and uses sound sensors to know when to scare visitors!
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Kcoto Witch Halloween Wreath
Instill your room with cute witchy vibes with this festive Kcoto Witch Halloween Wreath ($16, originally $17). If you want to stay spooky when the holidays arrive, simply reuse this and add Christmas goodies like mistletoe and holly.
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Owl Halloween Decorative Sculpture
Add a gothic look to your space with this Owl Halloween Decorative Sculpture ($5) from Target's Hyde and Eek! collection. Depending on the vibe that you're going for, you can choose from black, copper, and gold variations.
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Ghost Pals Halloween Accent Rug
Brighten your dorm ambience with the friendly spirits on this adorable Ghost Pals Halloween Accent Rug ($17, originally $25) from Kohl's.
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Home Sweet Haunted Home Coffin and Ghost Hanging Wall Decor
Come back from your exhausting lecture to this Home Sweet Haunted Home Coffin and Ghost Hanging Wall Decor ($14) on your dorm-room door to really get in the October spirit.
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GenSwin Halloween Ghost Cat Flameless Candles
Real candles might pose a fire hazard in your dorm, but these GenSwin LED Halloween Ghost Cat Flameless Candles ($14) are perfectly harmless and add a fun and festive touch to your space.
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Amandir Maple Leaf Fall String Lights Garland
Instead of any old set of fairy lights, jazz up your room with this Amandir Maple Leaf Fall String Lights Garland ($19) for some autumnal flair. You can have the lights stay on or have them flashing — all you need are some AAA batteries to get started.
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AMZNian Pumpkin-Shaped Halloween Decoration LED Neon Sign Light
Add a pop to your dorm walls or windows with this AMZNian Pumpkin-Shaped Halloween Decoration LED Neon Sign Light ($14) that can be powered by AAA batteries or a USB.
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Animated Scene TV Halloween Decorative Prop
Give your study desk a spooky, vintage twist with this Animated Scene TV Halloween Decorative Prop ($15).
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Mr. Halloween Mini LED Vintage Witch Hat Tree
If you're both a Christmas and Halloween person, get the best of both worlds with the Mr. Halloween Mini LED Vintage Witch Hat Tree ($10). This painted ceramic tree comes with a witch's hat in lieu of a star, plus yellow and purple LED lights for spooky vibes.
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Halloween Lace Tablecloth
Dress up a table in your room with spiders and cobwebs when you pick up the Halloween Lace Tablecloth ($27, originally $40) from Pier 1.
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Human Skull Planter
If you've got foliage growing in your room, give it a Halloween twist by popping it in this Human Skull Planter ($8-$56)