Halloween decor at home: From tablescapes to doorsteps

Want to create spooky spaces for grown-ups and children alike? We consult the experts to help you get some vibrant looks going

Go all out with a spookily themed mural like the Halloween Pumpkin Night Scene wallpaper mural from Wallsauce.com. €40 p/sq m, made to measure.

Boo! It’s the season of spooks and spectres, but am I alone in confining festive decorating at home to Christmas time?

I’ve yet to acquire an Easter tree to bedeck with yellow egg-shaped baubles and bunnies, and as for Halloween, my only nod to the season of ghoulish fancy dress to date is the joy of shopping for pumpkins to make soup and deliciously warming stews.