Every Halloween, I love setting up a tablescape that captures the spooky spirit, and this year, I decided to step away from the traditional orange and black to create something uniquely haunting and stylish with this black and purple spooky Halloween tablescape.
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When I stumbled upon these adorable black and purple skeleton plates at TJ Maxx, I instantly knew they would be perfect for my spooky Halloween tablescape this year.
The beautiful table linens from the Solino Home Fringe Collection perfectly complemented the dishes and other elements I chose.
The Spooky Place-Setting
To create an inviting and textured place setting, I layered two placemats: a rectangular one as the base, topped with a round one featuring scalloped edges. This layering added depth and interest to each setting.
I used a light purple scalloped charger to highlight the charming skeleton dinner and salad plates. The napkins were wrapped with black spider web napkin rings, adding a touch of spookiness to the setup. I completed the look with smoky black goblets and sleek black flatware, enhancing the overall dark and spooky theme.
The Spooky Centerpiece and Table Decor
The centerpiece and additional decorations played a significant role in bringing the spooky tablescape to life. A purple table runner from Solino Home ran down the center of the table, anchoring a black cauldron filled with a dramatic arrangement of black flowers, branches, and berries. This striking centerpiece became the focal point of the table, setting a mysterious and enchanting tone. You can see how I created this spooky centerpiece here: Black Cauldron Spooky Halloween Centerpiece
You can also view this Instagram Reels for more on how I set this table!
Black and Purple Spooky Halloween Tablescape
Black Candle Holders are linked here: Set of 3 Tall Cast Iron Taper Candle Holders and taper candles are linked here:
To add more character to the tablescape, I included a variety of black and white Halloween dolls, figurines, and black candlesticks. Velvet pumpkins in shades of black and white added a soft yet spooky touch. To top it all off, a black trick-or-treat sign and some black metal crows provided the perfect finishing touches, tying together the spooky Halloween theme beautifully.
Dont forget to check out this past Halloween Tablescape! This one has more traditional colors
This Black and Purple Skeleton Tablescape is one of my favorites. It’s a charming and spooky setup that stands out with its unique color scheme and intricate details. I can’t wait for my guests to enjoy this stylish Halloween dining experience!
Happy Halloween!
Xoxo,
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This has got to be the best Halloween tablescape I’ve ever seen. It’s spooky and gorgeous. Love your ideas as this has triggered my ideas for my own Halloween tablescape. Thank you!
You are so sweet and kind to say all that Lisa! I appreciate it so much! When I was editing the images I was thinking I might have gotten a little carried away with all the dolls and thought it might have been too cluttered! I’m glad you like it so much! For some reasom I always think my tablesapes look better in person! Thanks so much for reading my post and commenting. I sure wish I could find those skeleton plates to link for everyone! They were a rare find at TJMaxx!