# Theme Costumes for Architecture The Harry Potter Halloween House and More By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-house-decoration-exterior-halloween-decorations References: [gilroydispatch](http://www.gilroydispatch.com/news/171459-trick-or-treat-haunts) Halloween isn't just for [dressing up yourself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume), or decorating inside for a party -- dressing up the outside of your home can be just as exciting! The decorated Halloween houses in the gallery are done SO well. I love that you can decorate your home at Halloween, and then again at Christmas. That being said, I think Halloween offers so many more glorious options for decor, from skeletons appearing to break into the house, to giant ghosts and awesome, [massive Harry Potter drapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-harry-potter). Anything goes at Halloween, and it is brilliant that turning your front garden into a graveyard is acceptable, even encouraged! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Outdoor Halloween Decorations:** Opportunity for innovative and creative decor ideas to transform front gardens into themed graveyards. - **Themed Home Decor:** Potential to create immersive and engaging decorations that capture the spirit of popular themes like Harry Potter. - **Seasonal Decoration Transformations:** Chance to offer products that can be easily switched between Halloween and Christmas themes, providing versatile and dynamic decorations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can provide a range of unique and captivating Halloween decorations. - **Retail:** Retailers can cater to the demand for outdoor Halloween decorations, offering a wide variety of products to suit different themes. - **Event Planning:** Event planning businesses can incorporate themed Halloween decor into their services, creating memorable and immersive experiences for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haunted Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-gingerbread.md) - [Whimsical Halloween Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-alices-adventures-collection.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Expansive Halloween Retail Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-halloween.md) - [Whimsical Harlequin-Patterned Décor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alices-adventures-collection.md) - [Gothic Puzzle Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addams-family-lego.md) - [Haunted Winchester Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-winchester-house.md) - [Spooky Interior Décors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-lamps.md) - [Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spooky-halloween-decor-collection.md)