Spooky blind ideas for Halloween

From carving pumpkins to creating a gruesome costume, Halloween is fun for all the family. One of the fun parts of this occasion is decorating your home inside and out. With spooky skeletons, wicked witches and ghastly ghosts in every corner, you can terrify and delight trick-or-treaters and guests before they even enter the house.

Your window display is at the heart of your Halloween decorations – and the right blinds can help you capture the magic and mystery of the event.

Discover our favourite Halloween blind ideas and find out some tips and tricks on how you can decorate and keep your home safe this spooky season.

Coloured roman blinds

Halloween doesn’t have to always be about dark hues patterns. Available in a wide range of colours, designs and textures – Roman blinds can bring some pizzazz to your haunted home. Choose a russet orange patterned blind or a contrasting electric blue shade and proudly display your carved pumpkins. Alternatively, you could opt for a bold lime green colour and add some slime, so little monsters will feel right at home.

Blackout blinds to hang decorations on

Blackout blinds are available as roller blinds, vertical blinds and conservatory blinds. They also come in an array of colours, textures and patterns suitable for any room in the house. The main benefits of blackout blinds is that they block out any light – and you can use this to your advantage as you’re filling up your home with Halloween fun. Decorate with candles, Jack-O-Lanterns and fairy lights to create an eerie glow, and opt for some hanging decorations to give your guests a fright as they step into the room.

Blood-red venetian blinds

No colour screams Halloween quite like blood red and keeping your blinds vibrant can make a big impact this autumn. Venetian blinds let you make the most of this bold look. Plus, they’re made from a durable aluminium material which is easy to clean – so you can spread your fake blood and spiderwebs with ease. Opt for a bloody handprint to the window or get creative with a spooky message written in fluorescents to really send shivers down your guests’ spines.

Purple vertical blinds

Create the perfect witchy lair with purple vertical blinds. With individual slats to provide easy ventilation and control over the amount of light streaming into the room, you can brew the perfect potion. Opt for a voodoo-shade of purple for your blinds and combine with some cobwebs without the mess with vertical blinds wipe-clean feature and add to the mystical atmosphere.

Stay safe this halloween

When adding those finishing touches to your window display it’s important to be aware of any fire safety risks. Be aware of your surroundings and don’t place any open flames against or next to your blinds. When decorating your space with Jack-O-Lanterns, try using glowsticks instead of candles and avoid the risk of an open flame catching your blinds. Remember, safety comes first.

For more ideas on the best blinds for every occasion or other top tips, check out more top tips here.