A Guide to Pastel Halloween Decor (+ Inspo)

Spooky season is just around the corner! As you get ready for the month of Halloween, it is time to bring out and put up those wicked decorations on your walls. However, if you wish to change things up, set off those typical gruesome vibes with some pastel hues. Rather than sticking with the dark and eerie cobwebs and scythes, do a 180-degree turn and go for bright and soft skulls and pumpkins. Surely, this year’s spooky season will be a distinct celebration to remember with a pastel Halloween theme!

If you are not much of a blood-and-guts person, then the pastel Halloween aesthetic is just for you! By mixing both the pastel and witchcore aesthetics, this theme serves as a dreamy and calming alternative for those who need a refreshing break from the ghastly and frightening event without falling short of spice. With the pastel Halloween theme, everything would seem more whimsical and lighthearted.

Say goodbye to those orange and black Halloween decorations as we are about to delve deeper into the world of pastel colors and how they can be applied to your room this Halloween season!

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The Pastel Halloween Aesthetic

Let us first get to the bottom of the delicate and soft-hued palette. Simply put, the pastel Halloween aesthetic utilizes pastel colors on antique objects to evoke openness and relaxation in contrast to the conventional gothic and gorey Halloween theme. It is usually associated with the phrase “peaches and cream” to denote how the cryptic trinkets of this aesthetic are easy on the eyes.

Although the pastel Halloween theme has no certain date of historical origin, it has undoubtedly gained popularity during the 2010s with the rise of Tumblr and Pinterest users. With more people yearning for a calming and soothing break from the polychromatic and oversaturated seasonal decorations, several big-box stores started producing and selling pastel Halloween decorations that are both fun yet relaxing.

It is important to note that the pastel Halloween aesthetic does not take away the chilling and ominous core elements of the celebration but to reduce and make them more pleasant to look at. Yup, it is time to bid those creepy eyeballs and nightmarish voodoo dolls goodbye and say hello to cute poltergeists, pastel pumpkins, and stylish skeletons.

Such a dreamy aesthetic has delicate and dainty qualities that make it not only pleasing for adults but less scary for children too. For instance, creepy symbolic trinkets can be replaced with pastel colored figures with softer edges such as white ghosts, pink pumpkins, and golden skulls. You have read that right! Metallic and shimmering colors go perfectly with pastels. In addition, every pastel hue can mix well with each other as well as neutral tones. This means that you can add a pop of pastel colors to those dull shades of gray. Hence, the possibilities are endless with the pastel Halloween aesthetic!

What is Pastel Halloween Room Decor?

As stated earlier, the decorations encompassed by the pastel Halloween aesthetic are the usual ghosts, pumpkins, and skulls, but in sweet and bright pastel colors with cursive prints. Silhouettes of particular animals associated with the celebration are also used, which include cats, bats, bugs, and spiders. Dazzle up such figures by adding a touch of glitter and diamonds. After all, spooky fun does not have to be scary; less saturated hues can be quite exciting too!

Similar to the pastel and witchcore aesthetics, precious stones and apothecary bottles are painted in pale pastel shades for the authentic pastel Halloween look. Knitted wire signs and crepe paper garlands with faint colors are great alternatives to oversaturated neon signs and banners. In the spirit of “trick-or-treat,” set aside some candy corn and bubblegum and display them in skull-designed mason jars. Pale witch hats and brooms are also excellent pastel Halloween decorations for a light yet spooky touch!

Although the pastel Halloween aesthetic does not seem to encapsulate the true Halloween spirit to others because of its muted shades and dreamy qualities, it is a matter of transforming dark medieval decorations into light modern ones, specifically through pastel color palettes. If you feel like going all out, purchase a human-sized skeleton model and give it light-colored accessories such as pointed witch hats covered in pink feathers or white pearl necklaces from the coquette aesthetic.

Color Palette

In essence, the pastel Halloween aesthetic utilizes pastel colors, specifically the less saturated version of the conventional eerie tones. These include baby pink and buttercream yellow as they are the easiest colors to pair. Such colors are the obvious choice for pastel lovers as they are easier on the eye compared to vivid contrasting colors. 

Commercialized halloween colors such as brick red and mauve purple can also decrease in vibrance and saturation to fit into the pastel Halloween aesthetic. In addition, sage green and powder blue can be used to balance off the warm autumn-like colors.

Lighting

Since the pastel Halloween aesthetic is all about a bright atmosphere, it incorporates soft and natural lighting for a more pleasing and dreamy look. Invest in sheer, pearly white curtains over blackout, graphite gray ones. Through this process, you can take advantage of the sun’s light instead of turning on your ceiling lights. 

However, if there is a need to turn on artificial lights, especially at night, get yourself some fairy lights or light-up jack-o-lanterns for the authentic Halloween vibe. In certain circumstances when candles are needed, pastel–colored candelabra from the medieval period are another great option. 

Walls

If you’re leaning to a simpler version of pastel Halloween, a solid pastel-colored wall will do for your dreamy and spooky bedroom! Still, what is Halloween without the hanging decor? To stay true to the pastel Halloween aesthetic, you may also purchase some pastel corbel wall shelves and frames with renaissance motifs for an antique touch! These are still exceptionally popular up to this day as they serve as the perfect artsy shelf to store your eerie porcelain and rag dolls. Such frames can serve as displays for certain insects of your interest. Kind of creepy, is it not?

Of course, wall decorations are not limited to shelves and frames. Another decoration to stick on your walls would be pastel card stock cut-outs of bats or any other Halloween animal. Paper garlands of stars, pumpkins, and crow feathers are also terrific decorations to occupy space on your pastel walls.

Furniture

To further liven up the Halloween spirit in your room, it is best to invest in renaissance furniture. Since this aesthetic is a mix of both pastel colors and witchcore motifs, go for wooden furniture with classical ornaments and proportions in pale colors. Still, sleek and simple furniture are also welcome so you can make more intricate customizations for decorating. You can also purchase cushions with floral motifs and Halloween designs such as skulls and jack-o-lantern faces.

Moreover, don’t forget a posh vanity table with pumpkin-themed containers, skull figures, and a black feathered border. You can also get a small cauldron to serve as your makeup or stationery holder. This little styling corner can contribute to the femininity of your pastel Halloween room!

Bedding

Most Halloween-themed bedding sets in stores come in dark colors and convoluted patterns. Hence, keep your eyes out for bedding sets with pastel colors and spooky designs. However, if there are no available pastel Halloween bedding sets near you, you may opt for a plain, pastel colored one and invest in spooky stuff toys and pillows to lay on your bed.

If you would like to, you can even decorate your bed frame with white cobwebs and fairy lights. With this, you can also attach creepy ornaments such as spiders and skeletons on them. Just make sure that you would not get too creeped out as soon as you wake up to them!

Other Decor

There is an abundance of decorations every Halloween season. Although it is important to stick to the pastel color palette for this aesthetic, do not forget to splurge on fun and iconic Halloween decorations. Pumpkin lanterns, skull figurines, web string lights, and even light-up ghost ornaments. Of course, you can never go wrong with antique angel statuette candle holders and realistic feathered crow birds. It may also help to drape some white sheets or black mesh over some furniture pieces to emulate that ghostly space!

If you’re leaning on witchcore for inspiration, apothecary bottles, glass jars, witch hats, and crystal balls will do the magic trick! For the pastel aesthetic, you can display cute ornaments in mint green, baby pink, and lavender. Vintage details like ribbons, feathers, lace trims, and carvings will also work perfectly with the pastel element!

Simply choose anything pastel colored and eerie looking as they can be considered pastel Halloween room decorations. Remember, pastel and witchcore aesthetics are your best friend for your decorating game this Halloween!

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We hope that you gained some inspiration from this article to transform your room for a bright yet spooky celebration this October! If you are in need of some Halloween decorations, head onto our special Horror, Creepy, & Spooky Room Decor category. However, if your room still lacks pastel colors, hop onto our Pastel Room Decor shop page. Similarly, if you need more hints of witchcraft in your room, feel free to check out our Witchcore Room Decor shop page. 

For those who also have an obsession with pastel pink, create an elegant and chic room by checking out our Creating an Aesthetic Coquette Bedroom (+ Inspo) article! However, if you have an unwavering fascination with the oversaturated color palette, our Trippy Room Aesthetic + Trippy Room Ideas article might just be for you!

Thanks for reading and happy shopping!