Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

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So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...
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9 Ways to Make Your House Look Haunted

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Throw Sheets Over Your Furniture ~ When nobody has lived in a house for years, homeowners will often throw sheets over their furniture to protect the pieces from sun damage and dust. You can do the same, and we guarantee your guests will be totally creeped out. Bonus - it protects your furniture from spills during Halloween parties.

Sprinkle Spanish Moss Over Your Furniture ~ Here's a cool design idea - sprinkle dried Spanish moss on your furniture to make it look as though nobody has been around for ages. You can buy bags of the filling at craft supply stores.

Place Tombstones on the Floor ~ If a house is haunted, that means a death had to occur in your abode. We're hoping that hasn't actually happened to you, so purchase these chalkboard tombstones (our make your own) and customize them with any creative name you think of.



Paint Accessories Black ~ Spray-paint anything and everything in your home black for a dark, sinister vibe. Just make sure you don't mind the permanent change! You can start small with leaves and vases to add to your spread.

Always Add Bones ~ When in doubt, add some mysterious bones to your decor. We like these filler bones ($19, originally $25) that can be placed anywhere you desire.

Put Spiderwebs Everywhere ~ Spiderwebs are an absolute requirement. Buy packs of webs ($6) and place them in every corner of your home

Incorporate Ravens Into Your Decor ~ We would like to think that ravens are the official birds of haunted houses. What's even better than ravens? Possessed red-eyed ravens that hang over your room. These string lights ($35) will be the perfect addition to your decor.

Use Lots of Candles ~ Turn off all of your lights and fill your home will tons of tall, skinny candles. The shadows that the dim light will cast give off a spooky vibe. Photo by Rebecca Hansen Weddings via Style Me Pretty

Add Branches to Your Table ~ You will be pleasantly surprised at how chic long, dead branches look laying out on a table or placed in a vase. They give a haunted look while adding interest to just about any surface.

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