7 Ways to Decorate with Holiday Wreaths
Last updated September 7, 2023
The easiest—and one of the prettiest—ways to decorate for the holidays is to hang a wreath. Live wreaths add a fresh scent to your entry and aren't that expensive to purchase. Faux wreaths can be used annually, and in many cases, it's hard to distinguish them from live wreaths. Regardless of the wreath you choose, this guide features seven ideas on how to deck out every room with cheer.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Duration:
Under 2 hours
Table of Contents
Deck the Doors
Focus on the Mantel
A Glorious Chandelier
Mirror, Mirror
Set the Table
Wow Windows
Deck the Doors
Nothing welcomes the holidays like an evergreen wreath loaded with ornaments and hung on the front door. Live evergreens are a fragrant choice, while faux wreaths endure season after season. Put a new twist on this tradition with designer touches. Add an oversized bow in an unusual pattern or layer in an abundance of battery-operated lights for extra sparkle. A garland makes a nice complement to your door wreath.
Focus on the Mantel
Holiday fireplace decor often starts with lush garland flowing across and over the sides. Create a focal point with a matching or contrasting wreath. Try filling the mantel wreath with ornaments that match your tree, or go for just a few twinkling lights. Balance the look with holiday decor that adds sparkle, light and contrasting textures. If your mantel is wide, fill the space with double wreaths. After all, two wreaths are always better than one.
A Glorious Chandelier
Looking for an unusual but striking wreath idea? Look up. Add a pre-made wreath to an existing chandelier or create your own. Gently encircle an existing chandelier with live or faux greenery. Go modern by entwining metallic twigs around your chandelier, or get a woodsy vibe with grapevine and ribbon.
Tip: Pay attention to the side views because this seasonal decor will be seen from every angle.
Mirror, Mirror
Get the pizazz of two wreaths with just one. Hang a decorated wreath in the center of a mirror. Choose a wreath that looks great front and back. Keep the scale small but large enough for the best impact. For a stunning take on a gallery wall, hang several mirrors and hang a wreath in each one.
Set the Table
Place a few pillar candles on a shiny tray in the middle of a wreath for a lovely holiday centerpiece. For a more dramatic touch, layer in metallic ornaments and battery-operated lights. If your table is long enough, consider using several wreath centerpieces connected with garland or a line of tea candles.
Wow Windows
Frame your winter wonderland with a festive wreath or two. Inside or out, a wreath instantly puts holiday spirit front and center. Make sure the wreaths fill the space but don't overwhelm it. Keep decor simple. Go with hanging not one, but a few smaller wreaths in various sizes and complementary colors. Make your wreath float. Hang it by using fishing string connected to a hook hidden inside the top of the window.
Sitting Pretty
Laying a festive table shouldn’t stop with the dishes and serveware. Bring your chairs into the party with a miniature wreath hung on the back of each one. Use a small hook and string. Or go all out with a bold bow or an elegant velvet ribbon.
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