Paint the town Black with Our Inky Halloween Table Decor

Table Linens

Because there is a fine line between being creatively creepy and freakishly tacky, we decided to set the scene for an elegant gathering with a dark and moody table. Thus, we decided to forgo the expected loud orange tones that might turn our dinner party into a terrifyingly kitschy affair in favor of an all-black Halloween table decor which is equally festive and much more sophisticated.  To start with, we have set the foundation of our fang-tastic Halloween party table with a plush black velvet tablecloth. Boasting a luxurious sheen and a jet black appeal, we knew that no other linen can hold a candle to our exquisite velvet tablecloth. To be honest, we have been completely spellbound by our gold foil pattern table runners for a while now that feature a chic web like pattern combined with the shimmering allure of the metallic gold hues and this sumptuous all-black tablescape looked like the perfect setup to truly highlight its majestic charm. So without giving it a second thought, we unfurled our black and gold foil table runner along the middle of our table that added a glamorous festive touch to our holiday tablescape. If you ask us, black and gold should be crowned as the official Halloween colors, but if you feel that this linen pairing is too monochromatic for you, you can swap out the black and gold table runner with a burgundy and gold foil runner that will also perfectly complement the entire setup, considering the dusky decor accents we have in mind for our Halloween tablescape.

Chair and Backdrop Linens

Since high doses of black are the key for our ultra-sophisticated and refined Halloween dining table decor, it was only fitting that we also dressed our table chairs accordingly to further augment the majestic grandeur of our table setup. Because we wanted something that’ll reinforce the wickedly stylish flair, our black lace and tulle tutu chair cover was definitely the ideal choice. Combining the gorgeousness of delicate lace with the mesmeric flair of sheer tulle fabric which beautifully cascaded down the chair back gave our chairs a surreal yet spooky allure.

However, we didn’t just stop there. In order to take our table setup to a whole new level of extravagance, we decided to create a simple but impressive Halloween table backdrop. For which we drew inspiration from the stars sparkling in the pitch black night sky to impart that bone-chilling aura. So we placed our bets on shimmering black sequin curtains to mirror that exact same outlook. And boy did it pay off! With the black mesh curtains embellished with gobs of dazzling sequins, our table backdrop has instantly weaved a spellbinding allure into our set up.

Table Settings

Once all our linens were in place, it was time to move on to our Halloween table settings. Because we were looking to impart a glorious cohesive flair, there was not even a sliver of doubt that using dinnerware that featured both black and gold hues was our preference. But since we wanted to keep things on the somber side, we have settled for a rather simple design and opted for chic black charger plates that feature scalloped edges with a glistening gold rim finish to avoid overkill. However, when it came to choosing the dinner plates, our riveting black and gold marbled plates instantly caught our eye. Accented with the sleek gold splattered design, these disposable dinner plates not only paired well with our scalloped edged chargers but impeccably complemented the patterned table runner as well lending a gorgeous cohesive allure to our elegant Halloween table settings. Moreover, we have offset the black and gold dinnerware with burgundy-colored crinkle crushed napkins which we tucked under the chargers to subtly emulate the deep red blood dripping down the table infusing another dusky shade into our Halloween color story. To cap off our place settings, we have laid out our ornate gold baroque cutlery on top of our dinner plates with gold rimmed goblets arranged on the side for the guests to quench their thirst for blood-colored cocktails or red wine.

Centerpiece Decorations

Considering that our Halloween Tablescape needed a focal point to imbue a creepy oomph factor, creating a macabre Halloween table centerpiece was next on the agenda. Since we were looking for something pointedly spooky with a hint of wicked flair, we ended up using some dark and mysterious flora to enhance our mystical settings. Hence, we have bunched our gorgeous black and burgundy-hued silk rose flowers together to create an eerie-looking bouquet. You can also opt for natural wilted roses or simply pluck some dried out wildflowers from your backyard for a quirky floral display. In order to flaunt our flowers on the tablescape, we have opted for a sleek clear glass flower vase with a gold metal top that has brought finesse and elegance to our Halloween tablescape.

Additional Decor Accents

Although our showstopper floral Halloween table centerpiece beautifully elevated the creepy allure of our table decor up by several notches, it just wasn’t enough for our lavish Halloween tablescape. While fake pumpkins and other gory decorations were completely off limits, we decided to grace our tablescape with several rose flower candle rings to elegantly tie everything together. Thus, we have lined up our faux red and black rose flower rings and black rose flower candle rings on our table runner alternating the two colors for a lovely contrast. We also introduced the floral rings to our antique gold mercury glass candle holders that helped add height to our glittering gold LED candles and provided support to tall gold taper candles. With the dim ambient lighting and the sound of witches cackling in the background, our tabletop decor conjured up a spooky ambiance that screamed Halloween elegance like none other!