Halloween is coming here is my How to create a Moody black and burgundy Halloween table
How to create a moody black and burgundy Halloween table inexpensively!
I am so excited to share my inexpensive ideas tips and tricks to help you create something fun and unique.
Moody black and burgundy colored fabrics
No need to buy a tablecloth! I used a large piece of black fabric for the tablecloth. For the runner I had some burgundy stretch velvet in my stash. Just by laying the velvet in the center of the table and fluffing it a bit created the moodiness! The soft edges and colors are so elegant and pretty.
This immediately set the tone for a spooky moody table.
For the napkins I chose black and dark pink to compliment the deep burgundy colored velvet.
How to create a Centerpiece for the moody Halloween table
You are going to love this idea!
The vases going down the center of my table are from the dollar store! I have some in pink, green and clear. Remember when I used the pink ones here in this spring tablescape?
They are super versatile.
Because I was going for an eery moody Halloween look I put candles in them. Specifically tall black tapered candles.
When the lights go down these candles create the perfect glow!
The tiny clear vases holding pink flowers from my yard are also from the dollar store!
To bring in more of the outside in, I clipped a bunch of green vines from my yard. Draping them down and around the tall and small vases added a punch of color.
To bring in more black and eeriness I added faux black flowers placed here and there.
Black and white place settings
I have had these black charger plates forever but here is the thing….they are not black charger plates! Some are gold and some are silver and even red!
What? How can that be?
Here is my favorite trick… FLIP any charger plate you may have over! Most are black on the underside! By flipping them over it creates a lift. I love to figure out ways to use things in different ways to get more mileage out them.
My white dinner plates sit on them and look stunning!
To bring in a little sparkle I used my gold flatware. I think it adds some elegance when I use gold flatware.
Don’t you agree?
I love using burgundy colors in the fall/winter. I used burgundy velvet to tie some silverware together in this pretty romantic dinner for two.
A mix of purple and gold goblets work perfectly for the tablescape. I use both of these goblets so often in all seasons too!
Here are the purple goblets on my spring tablescape and here they are again for a Christmas tablescape.
The gold goblets are so pretty on my outdoor fall table here and my Thanksgiving table here.
Moody Halloween decorations on chalkboard
If you have followed my for any length of time you know how much I love my giant chalkboards! This one in the dining room as been used for my daughter’s wedding reception as a menu board. Then here for a fall birthday party backdrop with a floral swag on it.
The other giant chalkboard sits in my kitchen nook. Most recently I used it for a Halloween fan backdrop. But I have used it to create a Christmas calendar here.
For this Halloween dinner party I used a gold and black skull garland mixed with a gold banner. Over the top I draped a black and white felted ball garland.
A skeleton hangs on one side of the chalkboard.
Underneath the chalkboard are apothecary jars filled with Halloween candy and treats and a creepy things. A skeleton hand is in one along with a couple of white skulls under glass.
Moody Halloween Dining Room
This dinner party was held in my dining room before we painted it white and added shiplap.
I think this moody black and burgundy Halloween dinner party deserves a repeat for sure!
What creepy Halloween dinner parties are you planning to host?
Here is a really fun family Halloween party that you will love!
I would love to hear your ideas please leave a comment below.
Be sure to pin any of the photos here to your Halloween boards for future reference.
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Karin, your table is lovely – just the perfect amount of spooky and not scary. And oh my goodness, how perfect is that smoke picture! Love your choice of colors!
Great idea for the table cloth and runner! I love how you found such great uses for the dollar store vases. Very fun and festive decor.
Gorgeous Halloween table. I can just imagine what is on the menu. Some wicked delicious
Happy Halloween,
Kippi
Such a fun table setting and elegant at the same time!
So unique!!!! love, love, love it. You are just amazing!!!
WOW your table looks fabulous. I always knew you were great at these things. Terrific color choices. Chargers flipped over, who knew? Thanks for sharing.
Love your dark, moody color scheme … and use of bottle-sticks! Spooktacular! xo
Thank you so much! 🥰
This is a pretty and elegant table. The color combination is perfect for cooler months.
I like that it’s works for a moody Halloween but isn’t your typical orange.
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Tha k you my friend! It was fun to put together!
Very elegant!! I love the photo with the eerie smoke!
Love your colors you chose. I also love the gold flatware. I have some and now I know another use for it. Also, love how the smoke from that candle looks like a ghost over the chair. Who knows maybe it was….
Annie! haha I know when I saw the pic with the smoke in it I thought the same thing….maybe there is a ghost hanging around 😉 Thank you for stopping in!
Hugs,
Karin
I’d never guess those vases were from the dollar store. Obscuring site lines is my biggest pet peeve with tablescapes so I love that you used clear vases so people can actually see each other across the table.
I know! Those vases are so cool aren’t they! I love having them in different colors too! Thank you for your sweet comments 🙂
Karin
Gorgeous! I love the purple and black together it looks so classy. Thanks for the tip with the chargers, I never would have thought of doing that!
Jayne, I am so happy to hear you liked my tips and tricks! I always love finding new ways to use things. Thank you for stopping by and saying hi!
Hugs,
Karin
You created a beautiful table to celebrate Halloween. I love your black and burgundy color scheem.
Thank you Paula! It was such a fun tablescape to create. My grandkids love it when I put together something fun like that for a holiday. Thank you for stopping by and saying Hi!
Karin
Love the colors Karin!Nice Halloween touches! 🙂
Thanks so much Barbara! It was really fun to do something different like that. Thanks for stopping by and saying hi!
Hugs,
Karin
What a great tip-to flip the chargers for raising and adding black to your tablescape. The goblets are stunning, Karin!
Awww thank you! I am so glad to hear you liked my tips and tricks! Thank you for your sweet comment!
Hugs,
Karin
The color combo is outstanding! Beautifully spooky 🙂
Thank you Marie! It was really fun to put together!
Wow!!! So many fabulous ideas!!! The charger plate one – pure brilliance! Love how you decorated the gold frame/blackboard too!
Thank you Crystal! I love using the charger plate upside down I am so glad you like my tips and tricks 🙂
Karin
THis is so beautiful and I love the black with the pops of color, gorgeous!
Thank you Kristin! It is a fun way to celebrate Halloween without using orange…it makes it spooky and yet elegant.
Karin
I totally remember when you did this table! Halloween tablescapes are your bread and butter!
Thank you Madeline 🙂 I do love to do tablescapes that is for sure but you also do amazing tablescapes as well! I remember one you did years ago in your little apartment for Thanksgiving and it was stunning! I have the pictures here on the blog. You used leaves as place cards and gourds and pumpkins for the centerpiece. You really outdid yourself on that tablescape!
Love you,
Mom 🙂
Love the maroon!!!
Why thank you Elli 😉 you are the best!