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Bedroom

White wood wall, pink blanket

A calm bedroom scheme built on pale wood panelling and a single warm accent.

Living room

Blue wall and brown sideboard

How a saturated blue wall grounds a simple wooden storage piece.

Furniture

Retro interiors, wood sideboard

Mid-century shapes and timber surfaces in a relaxed living space.

Colour palettes

Wall art and organiser palette

Pulling a matching palette from wall art and small storage pieces.

Selected coverage

News · November 2015

Vincent Price figure by Rue Morgue RIPpers

Rue Morgue Magazine partnered with the late horror icon's estate on a 7-inch Vincent Price bobblehead — limited to 1500 hand-numbered units at $29.95 plus shipping.

Past offers · October 2015

“Darkness: Poems of Extreme Horror”

Eric Kapitan's poetry collection was offered free in e-book form on October 30–31, 2015, for a limited window.

Feng Shui

The numerology of your street address

Exterior energy counts as much as the interior — a look at what house numbers are said to bring to a home.

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Do-it-yourself decoration projects, including Halloween-themed builds and seasonal styling.

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Reviews of horror films, shorts, novels and poetry, with submission details for each.

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Release announcements, promotions and limited-edition horror collectibles.

A thoughtfully chosen colour palette can change the entire mood of a room. Deep charcoals and soft taupes create a cocooning atmosphere, while bright whites and mint accents open up smaller spaces and invite natural light to bounce around. The key is balance. Pair a bold painted feature wall with neutral furnishings, or introduce vivid turquoise through accessories like cushions and ceramic vases against a clean white backdrop. Colour palettes drawn from retro interiors often mix warm wood tones with unexpected pops of aqua, giving a space personality without overwhelming it. Even small changes in paint and textiles can make a room feel completely new.

DIY crafts bring personality into home decorating in a way that shop-bought pieces rarely can. Simple projects like cheesecloth ghosts for Halloween, painted mason jar organisers, or a handcrafted macramé wall hanging add texture and warmth to any room. Crafting also lets you experiment with trending colour palettes without committing to a full room makeover. A weekend spent making spooky spider decorations for the porch or sewing a plush synthetic fur blanket for the bedroom blends creativity with comfort. The satisfaction of seeing something you made by hand hanging on the wall or draped across the sofa is hard to beat.

The entrance to a home sets the tone for everything that follows. A well-styled entryway with a slim sideboard, a round mirror, and a few carefully chosen decorative objects makes coming home feel special. For those who love Halloween, the entrance also becomes a stage for seasonal creativity. Spider webs draped across the doorframe, carved pumpkins on the steps, and a ghostly figure peeking from behind the coat rack increase the fear factor before guests even ring the bell. Whether you prefer mid-century meets boho or a cleaner, more modern look, the entrance deserves as much attention as any other room.

Outdoor spaces have become an extension of the home, and decorating a porch or yard is one of the most satisfying weekend projects. String lights woven through tree branches, a painted wooden bench softened with colourful blankets, and potted plants arranged at different heights create an inviting atmosphere. When autumn arrives, the yard transforms into a canvas for Halloween creativity. Tombstones carved from foam, cheesecloth ghosts swaying in the breeze, and flickering lanterns lining the path turn an ordinary garden into something wonderfully spooky. Outdoor decorating blurs the line between home comfort and imaginative play.

Horror cinema and home decorating might seem like separate worlds, but they share a love of atmosphere and visual storytelling. The deep shadows of a gothic film inspire rich wall colours and dramatic lighting choices, while the retro palettes of vintage horror posters find their way into throw pillows and gallery walls. Discussing a favourite scary movie while browsing colour swatches or planning a Halloween party menu feels perfectly natural. The same creative impulse that drives someone to redecorate a bedroom also draws them toward the eerie, the suspenseful, and the beautifully macabre. Both are about crafting an experience.

Furniture choices anchor a decorating scheme and deserve careful thought. A solid wood sideboard in a dining room provides both storage and a surface for displaying seasonal decorations, from spring flowers to Halloween pumpkins. In the living room, plush seating in neutral tones allows colourful throws and cushions to take centre stage, making it easy to refresh the look without replacing large pieces. Retro-inspired furniture with clean lines and warm wood finishes works beautifully across different styles, bridging the gap between mid-century modern and contemporary boho. Investing in quality pieces that can adapt as tastes change is always a smart approach.

Every room in the house offers a fresh opportunity to experiment with colour, texture, and theme. The kitchen might welcome open shelving with neatly arranged ceramics in a unified palette, while the bathroom benefits from soft lighting and plush towels that make daily routines feel luxurious. Bedrooms become sanctuaries with layered bedding, blackout curtains, and a single piece of bold wall art above the headboard. Even the smallest spaces, like a powder room or a hallway nook, can surprise and delight with a splash of vivid turquoise paint or a gallery wall of vintage horror prints. Decorating is an ongoing conversation with your home.

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