All Hallow’s Eve is only a few days away – which means it’s the perfect time to pick up some home accessories that are a little more gothic and macabre. Our picks aren’t all jack-o’-lanterns and bat motifs, though – we prefer to take a more subtle approach without skimping on the scare factor. Click through our slideshow for decor pieces that’ll give your Halloween party guests a fright, but also won’t look out of place in vignettes in your home throughout the rest of the year.
Gorgeous Glow
This glamorous candelabra by Marcel Wanders and Christofle's Jardin D'Eden is a statement piece that can adorn your living space all year round, but it has a particularly bewitching appeal during Halloween. Towering at 134cm tall and featuring intricate engraving, its interlacing design is inspired by lush gardens and the Baroque era. It also comes in a 40cm tall table version that can hold one, three or five candles, making it ideal for smaller spaces. Pair with black candles and watch the drama unfold.
- Emily Leung, Editor
Use Your Noggin
Skulls have long been a gothic signifier, however, they don’t have to be relegated to the purely macabre. From ancient Mesoamerican civilisations where the head was considered the locus of individuality, to pop art king Andy Warhol’s obsession with the cranium as a modern memento mori, skulls have increasingly been considered decor objects of desire. And as a piece of contemporary curio, there can be little chicer – or more timely – than this skull-shaped paperweight cast in brass with a polished black finish.
- Mercedes Hutton, Deputy Editor
Come to the Dark Side
An obvious choice when it comes to evoking a creepy atmosphere, the colour black is a hue that can make a statement without the brash busyness of bolder shades. Mix black with gold and you get a more sophisticated, less on-the-nose effect than the typical black-and-orange Halloween combo, which can glam up a space long after you’ve put the pumpkins and trick-or-treating candy away. Try adding iDecorate’s Tempest and Icarus plates to your table; the pieces are part of the shop’s first branded tableware range.
- Leanne Mirandilla, Features & Online Editor
Haunted House
Allow your imagination to run free with Seletti’s My Little Neighbour table lamp. The statement piece comes with a mysterious house and a garden made entirely of resin, all contained under a glass urn. Set the tone with the ambient light in your room or your little ones’ at Halloween – or as a whimsical touch throughout the year.
- Nikey Cheng, Associate Editor
Helping Hand
The Wooden Hand Forearm by Hay doubles up a spooky ornament and a stylish accessory stand that keeps your bracelets and necklaces in safe hands. If you aren’t big on jewellery, reposition the finger components and use it as a quirky display for a sign or photograph. The piece is crafted in natural beech wood and is available in three different sizes. Available at Kapok.
- Elky Siu, Editorial Assistant
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