Halloween Party Ideas: How to Decorate a Haunted House

dianaheather | 2:23 pm | October 6, 2008 | Celebrations.com

Make sure to bring the spooky spirit of Halloween home for your next Halloween bash with spooky Halloween Party ideas. The coolest way to do this is to make your house a haunted place and have your party guests wondering what will come next at each turn.

Host a haunted house party! It’s fun and easy and sure to entertain each and every one of your party guests. They’re creepy, cooky, spooky and fabulous. The best haunted houses emphasize sights, sounds and, most importantly, feelings. Don’t worry about how everything looks, just think about how everything feels. Get rid of clutter and clean out anything that might detract from the theme. Floral arrangements or extra things that you won’t be using should be removed. Fill your home with Halloween fright by making the most of the cool autumn temperature by opening the windows to make it feel like a chilly movie scene. Purchase or make your own party soundtrack with Halloween songs and other scary sounds. Consider getting, renting or borrowing a smoke machine for an added spooky effect. You may need two if your party area is large. If you’re feeling adventerous, you can also create smoke with dry ice, which makes for a great centerpiece as well. Don’t forget to shut those lights and light up the candles.