6 STYLISH ALTERNATIVES TO THE FRONT DOOR WREATH
Holiday wreaths full of fresh, lush greenery are a hallmark of the holiday season, and they’re easy to make yourself! While the standard spot for a winter wreath is the front door, it certainly isn’t the only spot in the home that looks lovely with a circle of vibrant wintergreens. If you’re looking for some alternatives to the traditional front door wreath, here are some creative ideas to spruce up your space this holiday season.
What Can I Do With Fresh Wreaths?
These six alternatives to front door wreaths bring a modern, stylish twist to classic holiday ornaments. Try making your own to add that special personalized touch to your winter decor.
Mini Wreath Driftwood Wall Hanging
Why have just one wreath when you can have five? Grab an assortment of small-to-medium-sized wreaths, preferably with a bit of size variance between them. Suspend them from a long, slender piece of driftwood with ribbon or string cut to different lengths. Then, tie some thick twine to either end of the driftwood so you can hang it up on the wall. Voila! You’ve got a gorgeous, rustic statement piece to add some winter flare to a blank wall.
Ring Around the Centerpiece
You don’t have to necessarily hang your wreaths—you can place them directly on the table! If you’ve got a potted winter plant like a poinsettia or Christmas cactus or a mixed flower arrangement in a holiday vase, place the container in the center of your wreath. An alternative centerpiece idea: cluster together assorted votive candles in different sizes in the center of your wreath. The results will look like they’re straight off the pages of a home decor magazine.
Fragrant Herb Wreaths for the Kitchen
Culinary herbs like rosemary, thyme, and even lavender can be woven into fabulously fragrant wreaths to hang in the kitchen. We like the way they look when hung in the window, so the sunlight twinkles through the delicate leaves. The easiest way to make them is by starting with a grapevine base and weaving the herb sprigs throughout. Finish it off with a holiday ribbon, or tie a bow with twine for a more rustic look.
Tiny Place Settings
Twist long sprigs of rosemary into circles, and hold them in place with a little bow. Cut out small strips of paper and write the name of each dinner guest on separate pieces. Weave the papers into the mini rosemary wreaths, and you’ve got a set of pretty, custom-made place settings you can pop right on top of your guests’ dinner plates. Plus, your friends and family can take them home afterward and pop them on their Christmas tree as an ornament!
Hang One On the Mirror
Large vintage mirrors are all the rage and hanging a wreath at the very top adds opulence and modern flare to your winter decor. Use a wreath hanger or a pretty, wide ribbon to secure it up at the top. As an alternative, you can use a small round mirror and hang the wreath around it, so it’s framed with fresh greenery.
Create a Vignette with Minimalist Metal Hoops
Metal hoop wreaths achieve the perfect modern minimalist look that’s effortlessly cool and never kitschy. They’re simple enough to make—you only have to cover a small section of the hoop with greenery and then leave the rest of the metal exposed. If you’ve got a large blank wall, create a vignette by arranging several shiny metal hoops together, so they overlap slightly. The results will look so gorgeous; you’ll be tempted to leave it out year-round, not just for the holidays!
There are plenty of other unexpected and creative places you can hang a wreath—though we must say, they still look pretty amazing on the front door. If you aren’t into the DIY thing, Dammann’s Garden Co. has many beautiful front door wreaths for sale. Visit us soon to see all the brand new holiday decor that’s available this season!