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Carve pumpkins, laden your home with stuffed pumpkin door stops, and spice pumpkin spiced lattes, that’s what October is all about right?
With burnt amber, red and golden leaves laden on the floor, and a bite in the air, it’s safe to say autumn is here, which means hibernation season.
Whether you are one to celebrate every festivities (or National Day) in the diary, or you simply love to cosy up in the comfort of your own home, Dunelm has almost all the essentials to lend a helping hand.
While some may be organising a ghoulish Halloween party for friends, family or children, others may be sprucing up their home with autumnal accessories, either way Dunelm is the one stop shop to fill your home with the necessary items.
Of course, you don’t have to splurge on seasonal accessories, but if you do Dunelm has extremely affordable prices, which is why we love it so much.
From outdoor pop-up and light-up pumpkins to subtle yet chic velvet pumpkins, a witches brew diffuser to LED lights, Dunelm has something to suit every budget, style and occasion.
With seven pages of Halloween-themed items to shop online, which is over 370 products, we have taken it upon ourselves to find the best Halloween buys to stock up on now for October, and every Halloween to come.
Shop The Best Halloween Buys At Dunelm

Striped PEVA Wipe Clean Tablecloth
There’s nothing worse than ring marks and stains from garish food colouring left on your table for years to come after a party. So, save yourself the aggravation of cleaning up when everyone has left the party, and from ruining your table, with this wipe clean orange and black striped tablecloth.
BUY NOW FOR £6
Set of 2 Pre-Lit Artificial Velvet Pumpkin Stems
Inject a subtle touch of autumn into your home with these textured pumpkin stems, which are ultra soft miniature pumpkins on a vine. Place in a vase and dot around the home, as a centrepiece, or even lay flat on the table or window sill as a runner.
BUY NOW FOR £22
Pumpkin Reactive Glaze Bowl
Perfect for serving crisps and other sweet treats in for any party. You can opt for the cream colourway or vibrant orange, though you can always mix and match.
BUY NOW FOR £4
Witches Brew Halloween Diffuser
A subtle nod to the mystical festivities, but a clever homeware staple that leaves your home smelling fresh. We know the adults will have fun tormenting the children with this too: ‘If you don’t brush your teeth you may end up in the witches brew.’
BUY NOW FOR £5
Outdoor Pop Up Pumpkin Duo
When it comes to Halloween decorations nothing is too big or too bold. This battery powered light will stand tall in your garden, or outside your door, perfect to alert daring tick-or-treaters to come knocking. But don’t panic about keeping the neighbours awake with the lights on as this has a built-in timer.
BUY NOW FOR £20
Set of 24 Hanging Velvet Pumpkins
Can you tell we’re a bit obsessed with the miniature velvet pumpkins?
BUY NOW FOR £10
Faux Rattan Light Up Black Pumpkin
No, rattan accessories are not just for summer. We love this chic and simple, but very useful prop that can make a perfect centrepiece on a tablescape.
BUY NOW FOR £16
Hocus Pocus Skeleton Hand Tealight Holder
Up the ante with your garish props and place this Skeleton Hand Tealight Holder on the table to wow the crowds. Simple, but effective. Though we would likely place faux candles inside for safety when children are around.
BUY NOW FOR £14
Set of 5 Ghost Stake Lights
Guide the way to your home by placing these charming Ghost Stake Lights in the garden for your Halloween party. The battery powered lights also have a built-in self timer, which saves your electricity bill.
BUY NOW FOR £10
Artificial Brown & Gold Pumpkin Wreath
A chic wreath is a simple way to get into the autumnal spirit, it’s not too overbearing if you want to accessorise the home with a subtle nod to Halloween. Plus, it looks like a professional has arranged this floral wreath for you, yet you can reuse it year after year, which makes it more cost effective. While you can hang on your door, we have been known to use a wreath as a centrepiece with large candles placed in the centre – just an idea.
BUY NOW FOR £40
Mini Ghost 20 LED String Lights
Add drama to the home with these Ghost String Lights you can drape from the ceiling, windows, or even across a table. For under £5, it just shows you don’t have to spend a fortune to nail the Halloween theme at home.
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