Sometimes you come across a home decor item that just works with everything: a seagrass storage basket, the perfect cozy throw, or the one pillow you never swap off on your couch. For many of our editors this fall, it’s a swarm of spooky black bats.
The totally Instagrammable bat decor trend has been a Halloween staple in my house thanks to a pack of Martha Stewart brand bats I bought a few years back. With the rise in popularity, Etsy and Amazon retailers are offering a ton of affordable options, and I even multiplied our bat collection this year.
The minimalist style of the bats just works as a fun, not-at-all-tacky, complement to your other home decor. Try swarming them over the mantle, going up the stairs, as part of a styled console table, or around the front door. Take a look at how our contributors, editors, and readers are styling Halloween bats in their own homes this fall.
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Surrounding the Fireplace
The fireplace is the perfect spot for a bat display, especially if you style your mantle for fall or Halloween.
Source: Laura Adom
Source: Jaclyn Voran
Part of a Spooky Vignette
Whether you have bookshelves, console tables, or want to style them “flying” up the stairs, bats in flight add a perfect spooky touch to any Halloween setup.
Source: @jlgarvin
Source: Kathy Sisson
Source: @allthingsnew_home
In the Kids’ Play Space
Bats are the perfect not-too-scary Halloween decor for kids’ spaces! They can complement a Halloween or fall-themed bookshelf display. They can also add a spooky touch to a playroom.
Source: @raven.vasquez
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Shop Bat Decor
These shiny bats are made of waterproof PVC. I'm using them for a third year in a row at my house!
These cardstock bats are also a reader and editor favorite.
indoor use only
If sparkle is more your style, these glitter bats come in a set of 30 with multiple sizes.
Perfect for use on metal garage doors or other metal surfaces, this Etsy shop lets you customize the number and size of the bats in your "colony."
