16 Christmas wreath ideas our editors love that go beyond just the front door

When it comes to Christmas decor, why limit yourself to a wreath just on the front door? We think every room could benefit from a Christmas wreath to make it feel more festive.

Indoors, outdoors, modern, or traditional, Christmas wreaths are a brilliant way to celebrate the season and add an inviting decorative accent to your home. The humble wreath is one of the most versatile Christmas decor ideas at your disposal during the festive season, so it makes great sense to gather as much inspiration as you can with our curated edit of the very best ideas.

From stylish, ready-made wreaths to hand-crafted rustic designs, our collection of Christmas wreath ideas has a design for everyone, as well as a whole host of styling and placement ideas.

16 Christmas wreath ideas

‘There are the obvious, traditional spots for Christmas wreaths, like on doors for outdoor Christmas decor or framed in a window,’ says Jen Derry, vice president of product at Balsam Hill, 'But there are so many other styling options to embrace inside the home, too. I think they're perfect for using in an entryway; prop a wreath against the wall, on a bench or hanging from a coat rack.’

Whether you're looking into how to make a Christmas wreath and are in need of some style inspiration, or are on the hunt for a fabulous faux wreath, our Christmas wreath ideas can cater to festive schemes of all styles.

1. Hang a wreath at your front door

An enduring Christmas tradition that many of us embrace for Christmas door decor, it doesn't get more traditional than hanging a Christmas wreath on or by your front door; a wonderful way to make your home's entrance more inviting and festive.

As well as hanging on front doors, wreaths can also be used for Christmas porch decor, too, as shown by Gray Walker Interiors above. We love the oversized wreath that's been hung on this porch wall; working wonderfully with the potted plant and hanging decoration of festive foliage on the door to create a pretty green scene.

When it comes to Christmas wreath ideas like this, it's good to use the architecture of your home as your guide. Suspend a wreath – or three – from a canopy; attach them to the pillars supporting a porch; or put them on your front gate as a welcome.

2. Display a pretty pair of wreaths

Why hang one wreath when you can have two?

‘Think of how much your home would stand out compared to the rest of the crowd if you have two or three wreaths on your door instead of one,’ suggests Ryan Jones from Land of Rugs. ‘Not only this, but you can also go to town on decorating the wreaths and choose different styles for each one.’ A collection of wreaths can work just as well inside the home too; beautifully shown in this living space with the elegant, vertical design on the wall.

Wreath hangers, such as this hanger from Amazon, will make arranging a row of wreaths simple, or use ribbon or handy hanging accessories such as Command Strips, like these hooks from Amazon.

3. Hang a wreath in your window

Christmas window decor can not only enhance the inside of your home with festive decoration, it can be appreciated from outdoors, too – what's not to love?

In this beautiful blue living room, the window wreath and Christmas garland on the mantelpiece have been crafted using the same foliage, flowers and ribbon, making for a chic and coordinated look.

Window wreaths are also a great option to consider for decoration in more practical spaces, such as for kitchen Christmas decor, as they won't clutter up the space and will hang out of the way.

4. Opt for a subtle wreath addition to your normal decor

‘Wreaths are a great way of bringing festive decor to pretty much anywhere around your home, and they don’t always have to be hung either; try laying them against the wall or on a windowsill, or prop them up on a surface next to other Christmassy trinkets for a more subtle look’, says Connor Prestwood, interior designer at Dowsing & Reynolds.

This simple white wreath is perfect for those looking for modern Christmas decor – or for those who prefer a more minimalist style. Sitting elegantly on this console table, the design works wonderfully with the ornaments, candles and foliage to create a more subtle and sophisticated festive look.

5. Make a statement with a trailing wreath

A unique trailing wreath can really make a statement with beautiful flowers and foliage, perfect for hanging on a front door or garden wall for an abundance of foliage and fall flowers.

As well as creating an enhanced look with winter flowers and foliage, you can also create a trailing design with ribbon.

Simply tie a ribbon in a bow at the bottom of your wreath to create a wonderful trail of color and texture. This red ribbon from Etsy is perfect for adding a colorful accent to your wreath.

6. Enhance your wreath with a personal touch

From ribbon to ornaments and hand-crafted decorations, there are many ways you can enhance a wreath to make it feel more personal and unique.

‘Choosing a plain wreath to begin with will give you the freedom to decorate it yourself, helping you to tie the wreath into your overall theme by adding that all-important personalization,' advises interior designer, Connor Prestwood.

Here, the simple Faux Cedar & Pinecone Wreath by McGee & Co. has been enhanced with a pretty red ribbon. Here, we explore more wreath ribbon ideas in our dedicated feature.

7. Choose a more contemporary color palette

A festive wreath needn’t be limited to traditional foliage and yuletide shades. Using an unexpected color palette can add a more modern twist to your wreath design, and gives you the flexibility to work in harmony with your decor ideas such as your Christmas tree theme.

Jewel tones are perfect for festive decor and winter decor ideas as they are wonderfully rich, warm and inviting; helping to make your space feel more cozy for the season. Here, rich shades of purple, pink and red feature in the form of dried flowers and dyed grasses.

‘If you’re going "out there" with your Christmas wreath choice, it’s a good idea to incorporate flowers or foliage in some shape or form to ground the look and keep it natural, otherwise you run the risk of losing the concept altogether,’ says Lucy Searle.

8. Get crafty and creative with materials

There’s nothing like a handmade wreath to add a touch of homespun charm to your Christmas decorating scheme, and with our focus on sustainability as present as ever, a paper design is a great choice – not to mention it looks wonderfully unique, too. For an extra personal touch, Texas-based interior designer Veronica Sanders suggests using pages from your family’s favorite books.

‘Start by choosing a book, I found mine at a local thrift store. Tear out a page near the binding and roll it into a cone. Apply a line of tape along the fold and hot glue it in a circle around the center point of a foam board. Continue rolling and gluing pages until you have the desired amount of rows, then, using hot glue, stick favorite ornaments into the center. Add a wire frame or use command strips for a seamless floating display option’, she says.

One of the main things we love about a homemade wreath is the meaning it holds, whether that’s the materials it’s made from or the memories of making it with your loved ones. It’s sure to become a treasured, heirloom decoration brought out year upon year.

9. Craft a wreath from foraged foliage

Crafting your own homemade wreath from gathered foliage and twigs can truly connect you to the holiday season, as you take time out from the busy day to day to pause and create.

Step 1: Start by moulding gathered twigs into a rough hoop shape, securing as you go with twine. This doesn't have to be a perfect circle; a handmade look is all part of its charm.

Step 2: Collect the gathered greenery into small individual posies and secure with twine. If you want to add extra detail and touches of color, you could tie in berries, fresh flowers, pine cones and even baubles and decorations.

Step 3: Place your first posy on the hoop, securing in place with twine. Continue around the wreath, layering the next posy on top of the last, to hide where you have tied. You don't have to complete the full circle – it's nice to leave some of the hoop exposed for a rustic feel.

10. Choose a metallic wreath

A pared-back, metal wreath can work wonderfully in homes both classic and contemporary.

Whether you choose to purchase a metal wreath design like this ornament wreath decoration from McGee & Co, or opt for a mental hoop finished with a small selection of dried flowers and foliage, they can create an elegant touch wherever they're placed.

Andra DelMonico, lead interior designer for Trendey suggests, 'you can create a minimalist design with a simple metal ring for the base and then attach two or three poinsettias with a couple of greenery sprays.'

11. Match up with your mantel

Lush foliage for Christmas mantel decor is a key trend, but it can look a little heavy and unbalanced. The answer: hang a coordinating wreath above to draw the eye upwards and create a full-on display.

'This look is all about glamor and abundance. By incorporating a wreath, you move away from just mantelscaping and create an eye-catching festive focal feature at the heart of your room.

For a truly immersive festive display, decorate your Christmas tree to complement these foliage features. Place the tree on another wall or the opposite side of the room to create a sense of balance and flow.

12. Enhance your wreath with fresh flowers

A living wreath doesn't just have the advantage of longevity, it can also be updated with the seasons.

Here, a white poinsettia in its pot is inserted into the base of the oval-shaped structure, but this could be swapped out for narcissi or hyacinth in the spring, dwarf roses in the summer, and succulents or bromeliads in the fall.

A living wreath is easy to make; you'll just need a metal wreath shape, and then clematis vine to wrap around it to form your base. We explore how to make a poinsettia wreath in our step-by-step guide.

13. Add a wreath to your Christmas table

Christmas table ideas always benefit from the addition of beautiful flowers and foliage, so instead of having a traditional vase on display, why not use wreaths for your Christmas table settings and Christmas table centerpiece ideas instead?

Fresh, green foliage such as eucalyptus, rosemary, laurel, or boxwood are ideal for a minimal wreath – wire onto a wire base close in size to your plate or bowl. Or, opt for faux mini wreaths instead – add a few sprigs of fresh foliage to each for a finishing touch.

For a table centerpiece that uses a wreath, simply rest down your wreath in the center of your table and place a candle in the middle, helping to add height and a warm, cozy glow.

14. Go for a oversized design

Make a statement with an oversized wreath, made to fit a whole wall in your home, ideal for a Christmas dining room or Christmas living room.

Your wreath doesn’t always have to be a perfect circle – you can shape your wreath into an oval to accentuate the height of a room – this play on proportions will add a grandiose sense of scale.

An over-sized wreath makes for a perfect backdrop to a lavishly dressed Christmas table, as shown in this inviting, cozy dining room space designed by Cathy Nordstrom.

15. Use wreaths to decorate chair backs

Adding a very simple wreath to the back of each chair in your dining room or kitchen creates a pared-back Christmas table scheme that feels well-considered and refined – the perfect nod to Christmas, but with a restrained touch.

Use silvery, frothy foliage or blooms for each wreath – Spanish moss, gypsophila, statice tatarica all work well for this minimal Nordic-inspired aesthetic. Team with a simple wooden candelabra ring, wound with fresh green leaves and hung above the table.

16. Create an eye-catching, hanging display

Why stop at one wreath when you can have a whole array? Create a gallery-wall arrangement of assorted wreath styles and shapes for a fabulous festive focal point.Here, fern cuttings have been attached to a collection of wooden hoops to create a wonderfully artistic, rustic look for Christmas hallway decor.

Take standard wooden embroidery hoops in a variety of sizes. Secure sprigs of soft and frilly asparagus fern between the inner and outer hoops, allowing the fern fronds to fan out fill the space around each hoop – you’ll need around 10 springs per 8in or 12in diameter hoop.

Hang the embroidery hoop wreaths from banisters at varying heights using lengths of simple cotton thread, for a modern botanical Christmas display – ideal for Christmas stair decor, too.

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