This Halloween, turn your garage into a festive display of spooky decor. Doing so can help foster a sense of togetherness and community, especially if your neighbors create displays of their own. Here are a few ways to decorate your garage and garage door for this spooky holiday so trick-or-treaters can get into the Halloween spirit while hunting for candy.

Tips for Decorating Garages for Halloween

1. Cover Familiar Sights

To make your garage spooky, remove familiar elements. Cover bicycles, lawn equipment, and tools with black fabric or paper. You can use old, dark sheets, since most dark colors look black or dark gray when the lights are lowered. Consider hanging fabric or paper from the ceiling to create different “rooms.” Don’t forget to put a written sign next to the garage inviting people to come on in. 

2. Add Decorations

After you have cleared the canvas inside your garage, set the scene by adding all of your spooky decorations. Consider adding tables where people can stand in full costume to offer treats or create interactive activities with the kids, and put out your skeletons, scary clowns, and spooky trees.

3. Supplement with Smoke and Sounds 

On the day of the event, turn out the lights and supplement the space with creepy Halloween sounds playing through a loudspeaker. Many music streaming services have channels with nothing but Halloween music and sounds, making it easy to create the perfect environment. Consider adding a smoke machine or a pot of water and dry ice to fill the space with smoke. 

4. Decorate the Door

The spooky scenes in your garage may only be up for a day or so, but you can set the mood for the holiday much earlier by giving the exterior of your home some spooky vibes. Decorate your garage door with false spider webs and plastic spiders, casting a truly creepy allure. 

If you notice that your garage could use a few updates before the big day, turn to Kalispell Overhead Door Service, Inc. for help. From garage door repairs to the installation of an entirely new door and opening system, you can ensure that your garage will become a safe, welcoming place to host your neighborhood spook alley. To learn more about how they can help, visit their website or give their team a call at (406) 755-4120.