Make the ULTIMATE Magical Home With Witchy Decorating Ideas & More

To make sacred space means to cleanse and prepare an area for divine connection, like a “sanctuary” in a church. Make your entire home into a magical, sacred space. The first step in making your home a magical home is to envision it as one big magical circle. The witches of olde believed their homes were living, breathing entities. And when you start to look at your home in that way, you’ll see how beautiful and enchanted it is. It will comfort, heal, protect, and guide you. Learn how to make YOUR magical home with cleansing, protection, gardening, and witchy decorating ideas below.

1. Protect Your Magical Home

We all know that our homes protect us from the outside world. They also give us privacy. But when we make our homes magical, we also have to think about spiritual protection. If you’ve never energetically cleansed your home, this will be your first step to making your home magical. This is also something to repeat once a month (preferably on the new or waning moon) or whenever you feel the need. Cleanse your home after illness, discord or spiritual intrusion, as well.

Cleansing Your Magical Home

A spiritual home cleansing is a removal of negative energy that has either invaded or built up. I’ve found the most powerful way to cleanse a home of negative energy is a smoke-cleansing ritual. Some of the most powerful herbs for smudging are: white sage, rosemary, and palo santo (among others). Research how to do a smudging ritual and then cleanse your home. Don’t forget to open the windows or doors to allow the negative energy to escape. This is crucial. If you can’t use smoke to cleanse your home, there are MANY cleansing methods to try including sound cleansing, purifying sprays, simmering potpourris and more.

Set Up A Magical Barrier

Following the cleansing ritual, set up a magical barrier. The first way to do this is to bless your doorways, windows, and all openings to your home including chimneys and exhausts. You can use a bit of olive oil, essential oils, or any kind of oil and draw a protective symbol on each window and door. For example – a pentacle, triquetra, cross, runes, etc. This same blessing ritual can also be done with a bit of holy water or moon water. Use what you have!

Add Protective Elements All Around

After you’re done with the cleansing and blessing rituals, add other protective elements to your home:

• protective bags containing herbs, objects, stones (hang them on doors, over windows, place under beds, etc.)
• sprinkle salt (or witch’s black salt) in the windows and over your thresholds
• hang dreamcatchers in bedroom windows
• iron horseshoes over doorways
• pictures of angels, deities, ancestors, etc.
• place four guardian statues or wards in the four corners of your property
• red brick dust sprinkled over thresholds
• plants with protective properties around the home: i.e. rosemary, roses, bougainvillea, hawthorn, oak, birch, etc.
• string of garlic or peppers hung in the kitchen or by the front door for protection, warding and blessings
• hang witch’s bells from the front door

Last but not least, call on your ancestors, gods and goddesses, angels, guardians, guides, etc. to protect your home from all negative energy.

2. Waking the Home’s Spirit

In ancient times, our ancestors from many different cultures, believed that buildings and homes had consciousness. They believed their homes had a spirit unto itself. Witches who practice the old ways know that by waking the home’s spirit and cultivating a relationship with it, we are invoking a sense of peace, stability, and protection.

We are creating a sacred sanctuary by acknowledging our home’s spirit and caring for it. Some witches say that once you have established a solid relationship with your home’s spirit, there’s not much of a need for extra wards and amulets for protection. Your home will protect you.

Here’s a few ways to work with your home’s spirit:

• Wake your home’s spirit by laying your hand on the wall and speaking to it. Tell it your name and talk to it gently and like a friend. Ask your home it’s name and what it likes and dislikes. What it might need in this moment (trust me, you will be told…just be prepared to do some housework and potential maintenance)
• Set up a small altar to honor your home’s spirit. A small house ornament or figurine works wonders for this. Add a small cup, bowl, candle, etc. for offerings
• Name your home and call it by that name (this can be different from the name it told you. Keeping its true name secret is best to protect you and your home from magical attack). Consider names like Smith Manor (last name + house), the House on the Red Hill, the Creekside Cottage, etc.
• Provide regular offerings like water, candlelight, incense, etc.
• Sing and talk to your house as much as you feel like (this is like cultivating a friendship…you talk to your friends, don’t you? So talk to your house!)
• Keep up on the housework as best you can. Try not to neglect your home and keep up with maintenance as best you can.

Then, Decorate Witchy! Witchy Decorating Ideas

Not everyone can have a magical log cabin in the woods as their witch’s house. But that doesn’t mean your apartment in the city or home in the suburbs isn’t as magical! Now, this is the fun part. With these witchy decorating ideas, the enchanting effects are really amped up. Depending on the objects and placement, these elements will draw in abundance, health, love, peace, success, etc.

Witchy Decorating Theme Ideas

My witch’s house is your average one-story home in the suburbs. Built in 1980. Nothing too super witchy about it. But that didn’t matter to me. I’ve made it my magical home with love and with my own personal style. I use the four elements as a major theme in my home, as well as some rustic decor. I recommend using your interior design preferences to guide your witchy decorating. Here’s a few themes to consider:

• The hedge witch’s home: houseplants everywhere, a big herb garden, a hedge of roses or bushes around the property, wildlife and animal decor (paintings on the wall, statues, throw blankets, etc.) This theme is somewhat rustic, as well.
• The modern witch’s sacred space: essential oil diffusers, light palette of colors (light gray, white, pastels), crystals in every room, and a meditation space
• The cottage witch’s home: a kitchen full of magical tools, kitchen altar, herbs in the windowsills and kitchen counter, possibly a shabby chic (see more below) or antique theme for furniture, super comfy sofas and chairs. And definitely your sweetest kitty cat sitting in a rocking chair
• The retro witch’s home: antiques from your preferred era or decade, colors to fit your favorite period (rust orange, mustard yellows, greens for the 70s; pink and light blue for the 50s; red and light blue for the 40s, etc.); lace or linen curtains in the kitchen, an ice box and pie safe in the kitchen
• Bohemian Theme: I’ve noticed caravans of witches gravitate towards the Bohemian home decorating theme. Vibrant colors, intricate embroidery, and Moroccan designs entice the hippie witch at heart.
• Shabby Chic: witches that prefer a feminine, farmhouse or antique style love shabby chic themed decorations in their house. Pinks, whites, and pastel colors define the shabby chic theme. Floral patterns are witchy and shabby chic, as is distressed furniture and décor.
• Celestial: this theme reminds me of something you’d see a fortune teller living in. Or an astrologist. Dark colors like black and navy blue reflect the night sky, embellished with gold and shimmery stars, planets, suns, moons, etc. Great for astrology-loving witches and starseeds
• Victorian: you can go gothic with the Victorian look or just keep it true Victorian style. Either way, many witches associate the Victorian period with being “witchy”. It’s mysterious and classic. Antiques go a long way with the Victorian theme. Gothic witches love this theme
• Rustic (or Farmhouse): I love this theme! It reminds me of my childhood home. Hardwood floors, apron sink, aprons hanging on the wall, a pie safe in front of the kitchen window. My grandmother had a farmhouse style home and I thought it was perfectly magical! Adapt this to your home. Great for hearth, cottage and forest witches
• French Countryside: similar to the farmhouse or rustic look but geared more towards what you’d see in the countryside of France. Look it up. You’ll love it. Great for cottage and hearth witches.
• Coastal theme for Sea Witches: this theme is PERFECT for sea witches. Everything is based on the beach, ocean, and coastal vibes. So if you live near the beach OR are just a water element person, consider the coastal motif for your witchy bedroom.

Add the Elements Fire & Air

The best witchy decorating ideas center around the four elements. By hanging wind chimes at your doorways and around your home, you add pretty, whimsical sounds and invoke the air element. This brings open communication for those who enter and carries wishes away on the winds. Wind spinners are fun in the garden.

One of my favorite methods of enchanting my home is to use candles. We have candles in nearly every room. Light them and watch your home’s ambiance change from mundane to magical! You’re calling on the element of fire by doing so. If you can’t use actual candles, LED candles work just as well (they take energy to work don’t they?)! As well as witchy wax melts which is candle wax that you melt in a burner that doesn’t require fire!

Earth & Water Element

Houseplants bring in that earthy energy. African violets, succulents, and ivies are my favorite but experiment with different houseplants to see what you like best. Be careful what kind you get – some are toxic to pets and children. Place around your home for earthy, healing energies. Small herb gardens with grow lights in the kitchen are helpful for kitchen witches.

Rose quartz, amethyst, and selenite are great for the home. Small water fountains and vessels of water honor the water element in your magical home. So do mirrors. Some people are afraid of mirrors or have strange superstitions attached to them. I say as long as you cleanse pre-used mirrors before hanging them, you should be just fine!

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Witchy Decorating Ideas By Room

Each room in your house has its own energy, it’s own unique magic. If you have an entire house to decorate and dedicate to your magic, consider each room as a separate entity. Here’s some ideas for witchy decorating by room:

1. The Witch’s Kitchen

Probably my favorite room in the house is the kitchen. The kitchen links us to our ancestors, the fire and water element, and to various kitchen gods and spirits. Set aside a cabinet solely for your magical herbs and supplies. You can also create a shelf up high dedicated to housing your “resident household elf”.

A kitchen altar with candles, offering bowls, heirloom cookbooks, and herbs is a perfect way to honor your ancestors and household spirits. Add pictures of herbs to the walls, add a kitchen witch doll to watch over the kitchen, and light a red candle when you’re cooking to connect to the hearth-fires of the past. Leave a cup of coffee or tea for your ancestors in the morning. Learn how to enchant your kitchen here.

2. The Magical Bedroom

A lot of magic happens in the witch’s bedroom: sleep and dreams, relaxation, meditation, and intimacy. First and foremost, make sure your bedroom is comfortable and serene.

Candles, Himalayan salt lamps, and crystals for love and passion are perfect witchy additions to the bedroom. I love to diffuse lavender oil every night before going to sleep. Or burning magical wax melts to create a relaxing atmosphere. Lots of pillows and comfortable blankets, quilts, etc. are a must. Make your bedroom a cozy sanctuary within a sanctuary!

3. The Witchy Bathroom

I associate everything in the bathroom with the water element. So ocean decorations like seashells, ocean paintings, and the colors of the ocean grace my bathroom walls. Crystals associated with water are also great in the bathroom, i.e. moonstone, ammonite, etc.

Succulent plants do well in bathrooms because they soak up the extra moisture in the air including jade plants and cacti. Hang a bundle of herbs like Eucalyptus on your shower head for a magical aromatherapy experience.

4. The Living or Family Room Made Magical

The Living Room, aka Family Room, is magical because it is the meeting place of the entire family. Make sure the furniture is comfortable, clean and inviting. Add photos of the family and ancestors to your walls. An ancestor altar is perfect for the family room, so the ancestors see what’s going on in the family’s lives and partake in the daily comings and goings.

Candles and LED candles set the mood in the evenings. Mirrors reflect the light and provide good feng shui for energy. And I also provide comfortable throw pillows and blankets – enough for everyone.

5. The Laundry Room

The laundry room may not seem like a magical place, but it is! The water element is also represented strongly in the laundry room, so any water deities or spirits you’d like to honor, this is a great place to do so!

In addition, adding magic to your laundry is as easy as keeping a bottle of moon water and lavender essential oil on your laundry room shelf. Then add a cup of moon water or a few drops of oils to the laundry to enchant your clothing!

6. The Dining Room

A beautiful centerpiece in the middle of your dining room table turns your dining experience into a magical one. Change it with the seasons and sabbats, for instance: sunflowers during the Summer and evergreen foliage for Winter. Set a place at the table for your ancestors when you have a big meal and want to invoke their presence. Hang talismans from the chandelier. Add tall taper candles and eat by candlelight.

7. The Witch’s Home Office

I don’t have a home office, BUT if I did, I would make it like a sacred retreat. I would set up a meditation corner complete with comfortable floor pillows and aromatherapy. My desk would have a vision board above it and prosperity spell jars on it. But some more ideas – keep black tourmaline near your computer to ward off negative vibes.

House plants cleanse your home office’s air and keep the vibes positive, even when you’re stressed to the max. If you have a window in your home office, set your desk facing towards it. This way you can look out the window and see the clouds, insects, and birds.

8. The Witch’s Attic or Basement

We all know how creepy an attic or basement space can be. Don’t be afraid to witch-ify these spaces and make them part of your sanctuary. First clean and declutter. Then spiritually cleanse the space and invite in good energy. An attic might become a witch’s arts and crafts room. Or a space for seances!

A basement becomes a witch’s ritual room where you can draw your circle on the floor with chalk and invite your witchy friends and family to join in. If you have attic space, consider decorating with mostly the air element, since the attic is “up in the air”. If you have a basement, consider decorating with the earth element. Since the basement is within the earth itself. You could even consider decorating it like an ancient prehistoric cave!

Set up an altar in any room

Consider Setting Up An Altar(s)

Another special way of adding magic to your home is by setting up an altar. Be as discreet or as elaborate as you’d like and as your lifestyle allows. Find a tabletop surface, wall shelf, bookcase, etc. on which to place your altar. Preferably, it should be out of reach of pets and small children (unless you want to make it a pets or childrens’ altar).

Types of Altars

Make an altar to represent the four elements: earth, air, fire, water. Set up an altar to honor your gods and/or your ancestors. OR create a meditation space. Add stones, seashells, feathers, and herbs to the altar. Pictures of angels, deities, ancestors, etc. work well. Place candles, incense burners, oil diffusers, and more on your altar. Altars are great on kitchen counters to honor ancestors and hearth goddesses, too. The choices are endless!

The Magical Home’s Garden

What magical home would be complete without a garden? Some people say “I have a black thumb”. I used to say this, too. It’s truly about putting in time and effort, and eventually you’ll learn what grows well in your climate and what doesn’t. Purchase or grow plants that are native to your area. You will have plants that are acclimated to the land where you live and easy to grow. They will also attract and supply food or shelter for essential wildlife such as bees, butterflies, rabbits, birds, etc.

Magical Wildlife Energy

When you grow native plants around your home, you invite mother nature to take up residence. Those positive energies will translate to positive energy inside your home, as well. If you don’t have a yard, grow plants in pots on a balcony, patio, or even in a sunny window! Herbs do well in pots, and so do many flowers.

Butterfly & Bee Gardens

If you’re a pagan and have never considered helping your local wildlife by planting native and beneficial plants, please consider it. Since starting a butterfly garden, my family has gotten so much enjoyment out of it. My kids get to see the stages of a butterfly’s life cycle – from egg, to larva/caterpillar, to chrysalis, to an adult butterfly. Not only is it wonderful for your home’s magical energies, it’s also entertaining and educational!

Outside Altars and Garden Spirits

If you have a garden, consider setting up an outside altar to honor your nature spirits and fairies. A stump, a large stone, or log are all great altar surfaces. As long as its flat enough to set offerings on. Offerings for garden spirits can be put in seashells, small cups, or laid directly on the earth. Fairy offerings include: wine, mead, milk, cream, cakes, cookies, fruit and all things sweet. Add a Green Man or Green Woman plaque to your garden gate. Invite the benevolent nature spirits to take up home in your garden and watch your plants flourish!