Our favorite Halloween display remains Matthew Gray Gubler’s house from last year.
His knack for selecting the perfect pumpkins feels innate, but his approach offers useful lessons anyone can apply.
5 Ways to Decorate Like Matthew Gray Gubler for Halloween
- Pick pumpkins with irregular shapes. Misshapen gourds have personality and create the most interesting smiles and silhouettes.
- Pay attention to lighting. Aim for a moody, dim atmosphere; use candles, string lights, or shaded bulbs for subtle accents rather than harsh illumination.
- Use cornstalks liberally to add height, texture, and an authentic harvest feel to porches and entryways.
- Choose realistic webbing. Skip the classic white nylon cobwebs and opt for black or gray varieties that can read as netting or camouflage—more convincing and striking.
- Keep Halloween music playing. A steady soundtrack—especially with Vincent Price classics—helps maintain the mood around the clock.
For inspiration, revisit Matthew’s Halloween haunt for ideas and layout cues.