10/31/2026
What says Halloween without screaming Halloween? 🕯️🖤
Moody paint, rich textures, and a little mystery. These three design styles bring just enough drama to October—and look beautiful long after the candy disappears. 🍬
🥀 Victorian Gothic
For the romantic with a dramatic streak. Think velvet, ornate mirrors, dark wood, and brass candlesticks.
Sherwin-Williams palette: Rookwood Dark Red SW 2801, Rookwood Shutter Green SW 2809, Black Swan SW 6279, Plum Brown SW 6272, Iron Ore SW 7069, and Rookwood Antique Gold SW 2814.
🔮 Witches’ Coven & Apothecary
Earthy, enchanting, and a little mysterious. Layer smoky glass, botanical accents, crystals, and worn leather for a space that feels quietly spellbinding.
Sherwin-Williams palette: Evergreens SW 6447, Iron Ore SW 7069, Indigo Batik SW 7602, Browse Brown SW 6012, Dried Thyme SW 6186, and Urbane Bronze SW 7048.
📚 Dark Academia
For anyone whose dream evening involves an old library and one more chapter. Pair bookshelves, leather chairs, classical artwork, and warm brass lighting.
Sherwin-Williams palette: Iron Ore SW 7069, Tricorn Black SW 6258, Turkish Coffee SW 6076, Evergreens SW 6447, Rookwood Dark Red SW 2801, Naval SW 6244, Rookwood Antique Gold SW 2814, and Antique White SW 6119.
Which is your decorating alter ego: the romantic, the enchantress, or the scholar? Tell us below! 🖤