9. Beetlejuice Black-and-White Table

Playful black and white striped Halloween tablescape inspired by classic horror comedy

It is showtime! Black-and-white stripes inspired by the classic ghost-with-the-most make this tablescape bold, playful, and endlessly photographable — and deceptively easy to style.

What You’ll Need

  • Black-and-white striped table runner or fabric
  • Black-and-white striped plates or napkins
  • Plain white pumpkins
  • Black candlesticks with white candles
  • A quirky mini skeleton or two

How to Make

  1. Lay the striped runner or fabric across the table — diagonal placement looks extra dramatic.
  2. Set black plates or chargers with white napkins at each seat.
  3. Alternate white pumpkins and black candlesticks down the center.
  4. Add a mini skeleton slumped over a pumpkin for humor.
  5. Keep extras minimal — the stripes are the star.