11 Alternative Ways to Decorate With a Wreath
Go beyond your front door.
A festive wreath is a quintessential edition to your Christmas decorations – you can dress them up or down according to your preferences and you can play around with their placement. Go beyond your front door to try these 11 alternative ways to decorate with a Christmas wreath this holiday season.
1. Over a Mirror
For the most visual impact, scale your wreath to the size of the mirror it's resting on. Then, using an eye-catching ribbon (think: velvet or satin) to securely hang it. Mirrors will help prelit wreaths to reflect more of their light around the room and spread that Christmas vibe.
Tip: As most mirrors are used to reflect natural light around a room, opt for a purely decorative mirror to hang your wreath.
2. Beside the Front Door
Adopt a simple twist on the traditional front-door holiday wreath by hanging one beside your front door instead of on it. As you can see in the above photo, the wreath perfectly complements the festive scene and fills the empty space on the home's siding. This holiday wreath idea is amazing if you want to try something traditional yet unique.
Swap out an existing piece of art for a festive wreath of seasonal greens and berries. For a look that works year-round, place an evergreen style in the centre of your display.
Tip: Our experts are sharing more pro tips on How to Decorate for Christmas.
4. In Front of a Window
A Christmas wreath idea that allows you to enjoy the decoration from both indoors and outdoors, hang your wreath in a front-facing window either in your hallway, living room or dining area. Avoid damaging your windows by tying ribbon through the wreath ready for hanging rather than mounting directly onto the glass. Keep your curtains and drapes out of the way by using tie-backs.
If you're looking for an easy way to decorate your kids' bedrooms for the holidays without going overboard, consider hanging wreaths above their beds. Your children will love having their own special wreaths – you can even make a fun holiday activity out of decorating their wreaths however they'd like.
Bring a touch of the festivities to your bedroom by mounting a wreath on the wall above your bed or, if you have one, directly onto your bed's headboard. To make sure your wreath doesn't look out of place, pair it with plenty of cushions and bedding in a similar colour palette or with Christmas motifs. Be sure to opt for a wreath that's free of glitter or dried grass that could flake off and become an unwelcome addition to your bed.
The space above your dining room sideboard or buffet table is perfect for displaying a wreath. Guests will admire the beauty of this gorgeous holiday-themed wall centrepiece. If you already have an oversized clock on your dining room wall, consider placing a large wreath over it like a frame.
Decorating a mid-century modern home for the holidays can be challenging – a lot of holiday decor can be too busy and overwhelming for the space. Fortunately, there are many wreath options that are perfectly suitable for the sleek, minimalist style of mid-century modern spaces. Hoop wreaths, half wreaths and square wreaths are especially appropriate for the unique, design-oriented look of mid-century modern style.
Decorating your front door with holiday decorations that match the general colour palette of your home is key if you want to avoid making the scene look too busy. Although it might be tempting to add extra pops of colour (especially bright Christmas reds and golds) to your home's exterior holiday decor, try to keep things simple yet sophisticated by keeping everything cohesive.
10. Fitting for a Winter Wonderland
Flocked wreaths make the perfect pieces of festive decor, especially if you live somewhere that might not get a lot of snow around that time of year. Amplify the icy effect by complementing it with silver and white ornaments, garlands and other sparkling holiday decorations. Holiday lights will look especially beautiful twinkling among the wreath's frosted fronds.
Of course if you do want to keep things classically Christmas, then stick to placing your elegant wreath on your front door, ready to welcome in the holiday spirit. Opt for either a plain wreath and decorate it with some traditional globe ornaments and ribbons in bright reds and startling golds or buy an already-embellished wreath. Try a prelit wreath if you'd like yours to have some added sparkle.
Tip: Find more holiday decor inspiration with these expert tips:
- How to Decorate Scandi Style this Christmas
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- How to Put Lights on a Christmas Tree Like a Pro
