Spooky decorations for Halloween are a fine way to have a little fun with your office decor. There are many Halloween decorations types and styles to choose from. Pick some Halloween decorations based on the mood you want to convey; do you want your decorations to be scary monsters? Or do you want to go the traditional route and display some witches and bats? There are a countless number of combinations you can go for, but the most important thing is that you and your employees have fun.

When deciding which Halloween decorations to buy for your company, you must first decide on the type of decorations you want. Here are some examples:

1. Scare people with Halloween props that move and talk.

2. Illuminate terrifying Halloween decor with festive candles.

3. Shock everyone with eerie skulls and skeletons lying about.

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Place frightening Halloween props around the office to set the scary tone

Halloween props are a great way to bring a spooky spirit to any office. There are many different Halloween decorations types and styles to choose from, such as bubbling cauldrons, creepy hands that move and wrinkled witches that cackle. Your employees will surely have some fun with these Halloween party decorations.

I recommend: What better way to get the office into the Halloween mood than to display some creepy props from Fright Catalog? HalloweenExpress.com has the items you need to make any office a little scarier.

Light a few creepy candles to get the office in the mood for some decorating for Halloween

One item that should be a staple in any office's pile of Halloween supplies is candles. Set the right atmosphere with these cheap Halloween decorations that come in shapes such as spiders and skulls. Whether you light them or just display them around, candles give you many options to work with when decorating the office.

I recommend: Candles from 100Candles.com are a great way to set the dark, Halloween mood. Darkside Displays has a unique selection of Halloween candles to choose from. Select different styles to place in different rooms.

Stock up on scare skeletons and skulls from your favorite Halloween store

Adding scary skeleton and skulls to your Halloween party supplies will set the stage for a proper fright night. There are taller ones to hang outside of the office as well as smaller ones that are perfect for doorways. Consider setting a few skulls on the conference table to bring the Halloween spirit to your business meetings.

I recommend: Spirit Halloween has skeleton and skull decorations that are sure to get a scream out of your employees. CostumeHub.com has more than just creepy costumes. Check out their many different scary skeletons and skulls for display.

Don't let the task of finding great Halloween decorations or Halloween props scare you. If you are the person responsible for making Halloween festive at the office, there are many creative options available to fit your budget.

Some businesses stage elaborate celebrations, with entire floors festooned with elaborate Halloween party decorations, contests and costumed employees. Others observe this holiday by decorating for Halloween on a more modest scale, holding a Halloween "happy hour" in a common area decked with some cobwebs, a few Halloween decorations and glowing candles.

There are a few tricks to keep in mind when planning your Halloween decorating ideas:


1. Choose a theme
2. Consider your budget
3. Think "green" Halloween decorations

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Choose a theme for your Halloween decor

Your Halloween decorations might range from merry mischief to spine-tingling scary. If you are short on time, Halloween 'Insta-Theme' scenes can quickly transform any room into a party-ready place. Choose the backdrop, border, Halloween props and decals to create the look you want and apply to walls, windows and other smooth surfaces with tape or low-tack adhesives.

I recommend: Hubert Company offers a complete graveyard Halloween scene package. ShindigZ has a range of Halloween decoration themes from Haunted Hotels to Creepy Crypts along with doorway arches to transform any entranceway. PartyCheap.com scene setters immediately transform any room into a haunted graveyard or a dark dungeon.

Consider your budget when shopping around for Halloween supplies

Tap into the creativity of your fellow employees. Making Halloween decorations can develop team spirit and allow for budget-friendly fun. Make sure that Halloween decoration rules are established and publicized well in advance.

I recommend: HGTV.com has a large section of hints for hand crafted Halloween decorations to get you started. Oriental Trading Company has an extensive section of budget friendly Halloween decorations. If your budget is more expansive, the online TouchStone Catalog has more upscale Halloween decorations.

Instead of going to a Halloween store, think 'green' Halloween decorations

What's trash to some can be a treat to others. Creative employees might turn recycled cardboard into items like coffins, chains, skeletons or tombstones that can be painted or colored with markers. Have some audio tapes that are damaged or that you no longer listen to? Turn them into Halloween decorations! Even old PC equipment can be turned into Halloween decorations.

I recommend: Two videos will walk you through recycling old PC equipment and audio tapes; one for PC equipment at YouTube and one for audio tapes at Instructables.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Make sure that all decorations are safe and comply with fire codes and company policies.
• •  Remember that everyone does not celebrate Halloween. Make reasonable accommodations for team members who do not wish to share in the festivities. All events should be optional.
• •  If very young children will be present, choose decorations that are 'merry, not scary' to guarantee a good time for everyone.
  The official source for Halloween Decorations is the Halloween Decorations page at Business.com

Whether you’re looking for Halloween decorations as a festive touch for your business headquarters or looking for holiday merchandise to sell at your retail store, knowing common terminology for the adornments can help you get the items you need. Familiarizing yourself with terms like “standee,” “animatronics” and “glow tape” will help you discuss your vision or inventory needs with vendors and manufacturers. Asking for the right wall hangings, special effects machines and other decorations will ensure you don’t end up having a truly scary Halloween emergency on your hands.

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Standee

A Halloween standee makes a quick and imposing adornment for indoor or outdoor parties. The standee may feature a design like a haunted house, graveyard or a crypt. The pre-printed cardboard cut outs require some assembly.

I recommend: See a standee featuring a Halloween haunted house on the website of Shindigz.

Insta-theme

An insta-theme package lends a completely decorated look to walls. Featuring peel-and-stick appliqués that decorators can layer for dimensional affects, the decorations are easily removable once the holiday or party is over.

I recommend: See the results of a completely layered Halloween insta-theme package and discover the individual elements that can also come separately through Party Cheap.

Low-laying fog machine

Create a menacing and mysterious Halloween atmosphere with a low-laying fog machine that won't obscure vision in the room. Many units feature remote controls that allow the user to control the effects throughout the event.

I recommend: See the effects of low-laying fog machines and learn more about their related supplies and accessories through Got Fog.

Animatronics

Choose life-like animatronics to add a more realistic and scary touch to any Halloween event. The high-end decorations range in design from moving rats to animated mirrors to full-size zombies and ghouls.

I recommend: See a selection of frightening animatronics and learn more about their movements and power sources through Fright Catalog.

Glow tape

Glow tape, a product that appears to illuminate in the dark or under a black light, can create interesting effects like neon spider webs. Also consider using the tape as a safety precaution to guide visitors through a haunted house, for example.

I recommend: Discover photos and additional functions for glow tape through Halloween Express.

Webcaster gun

Design realistic looking spider webs with a Webcaster gun that uses an air compressor to spin realistic decorations. Choose between regular or glow-in-the-dark Web Sticks to create the airy webs.

I recommend: Get additional details on the Webcaster gun, along with operational details and a materials guide, through Darkside Displays.

There are many Halloween decorating ideas available on the Internet, but it really comes down to basic themes and Halloween party supplies. While Halloween, as a holiday, has traditions that run deep, nowadays it simply provides the opportunity for people to dress up in funny costumes and have a grand time.

If you enjoy the Halloween tradition of celebration, then you should go all out and share that fun atmosphere with your staff. Consider decorating the office for the holiday and allowing your employees to dress up during working hours (if you don’t see a lot of clients regularly). You may even want to throw an after-hours party for your employees, complete with a haunted house. Whatever you do, you’ll need to account for Halloween decorations pricing and costs in your budget. Consider the following possibilities:

1. Basic Halloween decorations are great for just having a little office fun without going overboard.

2. No Halloween party decorations are complete without a Jack-o-Lantern.

3. Take your office Halloween decorating to the extreme with haunting effects.

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Work with a tight budget by using basic decorations for Halloween

You can't go wrong with the basics, especially if your business sees a lot of clients and you don't want to overdo it. Start by draping simple decorations over anything that sits still, such as counter tops and computer screens.

I recommend: Brands on Sale has fake spider webs for $6 to $13. Consider adding skulls to the mix when decorating for Halloween. Spirit Halloween has skull-themed decorations for $5 to $100. The Halloween Store's Fright Catalog, has a variety of ghost decorations available for $4 to $60.

Find the necessary Halloween supplies for Jack-o-Lantern preparation

A Jack-o-Lantern is the most popular Halloween decoration. Conduct a carving contest among your employees for special work incentives. It's sure to get more people involved in your Halloween festivities.

I recommend: While pumpkin prices vary depending on where you purchase them, the price list provided by Lakeview Farms can give you an idea. You can get a lot of Jack-o-Lantern patterns free on websites like Jack-O-Lantern or you can purchase carving kits that include a pattern like those offered by Masterpiece Pumpkins for $10 to $30. Jack-o-Lanterns last longer if you use acrylic paints to decorate them rather than carving. Target offers a set of 12 acrylic paints for just over $20.

Go all out with elaborate Halloween props

If you plan to have an after-hours party for your employees, then why not go all out and create a really spooky atmosphere with great Halloween props, if the budget allows.

I recommend: Get a wooden coffin prop from the Chamber of Horrors for $70. Strobe lights provide a spooky and disorienting effect. Choose from the selection offered by eParty Unlimited for $20 to $130. Combine fog machines with your strobe light for an even spookier atmosphere. Sam Ash has a basic fog machine available for a discounted price of less than $30. Fun house or carnival mirrors are a great addition to the atmosphere that strobes and fog machines create. Carnival Mirror offers small, large or jumbo mirrors for $5 to $70.