5 Halloween Tips to Decorate Your Mahogany Deck

With Halloween in just a few days, last-minute decorations are probably the last thing you want to be thinking of for your get-together. But if you’re pressed for time and are seeing the RSVPs roll in, we’ve put together a few tips on how you can create a great party atmosphere outside on your mahogany deck.

Bring Out the Warmth and Rich Color of Genuine Mahogany Wood

Opting for green gourds and squash may be on your culinary radar already, but don’t be so quick to pass them over for decorations. Because they’re on the other side of the color wheel, they will complement and bring out the richness of the red-based hues of your genuine mahogany deck. Acorn, buttercup, and kabocha squashes can add some gorgeous deep greens to the color palette on your deck. Pick up a few to place near your jack-o-lanterns to make the atmosphere more colorful.

Visually Create Texture to Enhance Your Hardwood Decking

Hay bales and cornstalks aren’t just for farms anymore. Place a few bales out as additional seating for your Halloween party or stack a few corn stalks in the corner to add texture to the space by creating visual contrast with your hardwood decking. The lightness of the colors and their neutral tones will look great against the deeper wood coloring, too. Even after Halloween is over, they’ll help keep a festive, autumnal spirit all season long.

Let Candlelight Create Shadows and Depth for a Spooky Ambiance

Consider lining the edge of the deck with easy-to-make luminaries, or put pillar candles in places along the railings and on a table to create depth and glow before you start telling ghost stories. The flickering light of candles has an unpredictable feel, and the warm glow of several well-placed candles will add spooky shadows to your gathering.

Show Off Jack-o-Lanterns on the Steps of Your Hardwood Deck

You can make sure all eyes are on your jack-o-lanterns this year by placing them strategically along the steps. By putting a pumpkin on each or every other step, trick-or-treaters or guests walking up the stairs will get a great display of your carving skills. Be sure to light the candles inside for additional lighting on areas where people will be walking.

Don’t Forget the Railing!

The railing of your mahogany deck is a space that is easy to overlook, but is full of decorating options. Add a string of lights to brighten the walk up the stairs for trick-or-treaters or guests, or perhaps some fake cobwebs for the finishing touches. If you have the time and resources, hanging some fake bats between rails can bring an unexpectedly creepy touch to the deck and help make the most of your space.

Whether your plans are to pass out candy to trick-or-treaters, get your Monster Mash on, or just relax and swap some ghost stories with a few friends, taking a little time to deck out your hardwood deck will add spirit and fun to your holiday. Happy Halloween!