'Tis the season to shop for festive door decorations...
This way to the best Christmas wreaths...
Because it wouldn't be Christmas without a wreath.
Decorating for Christmas has never been so easy, especially as there's a number of Christmas markets bursting with handicrafts and wine Christmas trees are now a thing (seriously, they're wild). With our interior goals complete, it's high time we started thinking about how to make our front doors just as festive and this is where Christmas wreaths comes in.
From traditional green foliage to something a little more statement - we've edited the top styles to ensure your front door is the best dressed this festive season.
Christmas Wreaths Ideas
We chatted to the home decor experts over at Berkeley Group and asked for their advice on dressing up our door this festive season.
They suggested, 'At Christmas, your front door is nothing without a cheerful wreath. This year, why not try dressing your front door with two wreaths instead of one, to double up on the festive spirit. Create a statement decoration piece by adding ornaments, fabrics and plants to add more texture and interest.'
We're not about to complain about more Christmas decor. Bring on the greenery.
Artificial Christmas Wreaths
Grey Berry Wreath, £39.50, Marks & Spencer
This faux wreath strays away from bright coloured berries and florals in exchange for a mix of textures, from fir branches to white berries. Spanning 51cm in diameter, it’s a great shout if you’ve got a more neutral colour scheme going on in your home.
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Premium Blackberry Wreath 57cm, £40, John Lewis
Bring the wild outdoors into your home with this sophisticated yet rustic wreath, which combines grapevine twigs, black and crimson berries and pops of green leaves. At 57cm, it’s one of the larger ones on the list and would look fantastic on your front door.
Christmas Wreaths With Lights
Mistletoe Lit Wreath, £19.99, very.co.uk
This Christmas wreath combines two popular holiday traditions by using mistletoe to ring the decor. You’ll also be able to hit a button and switch on the fairy lights strewn in amongst the berries - get ready to pucker up.
Pre-Lit Beaded Christmas Wreath - Natural, £50, The White Company
This frosty wreath by The White Company is your first step towards winter wonderland realness, combining hand-beaded branches with ivory buds. It’s also threaded through with twinkling battery powered lights and will add a warm glow to any holiday get together.
Christmas Wreath for Door
Touch of Winter Wreath by Design By Nature & Seedlip for £70 from Floom
This gorgeous wreath is perfect for those of you who need to be eased gently out of autumn and into the brisk winter. Crafted by Floom, it combines autumnal leaves, eucalyptus and other florals to give the standard pine wreath a twist. Proceeds from it also go towards Make a Wish Foundation to make sure somebody else is having a truly fantastic Christmas.
The Tartan Wreath, £27.99, Appleyard London
This door wreath by Appleyard London is imbued with Scottish influencers, with tartan bows adding a fun pop of colour to a classic staple. Decorated in candied orange slices, the rich citrus and pine scent is going to make coming home so much more of an experience.
Festive Door Wreath, £45-65, Bramble And Wild
If you’re obsessed with the smell of Christmas, then this door wreath from Bramble and Wild will really get you in the mood. Made to order in three different sizes, it combines whole pine with dried oranges, cinnamon, pinecones and more - ticking off the quintessential holiday hit list.
Xmas Wreath - Luxury, £75/100, Angel Flowers
Why do anything by halves? This real elaborate wreath by Angel Flowers is jam-packed with all the seasonal goodies: berries, cinnamon sticks, pinecones and more. While it’s a little on the steeper side, it’s a statement and shows the world you’re really serious about Christmas. We say deck the halls and go for it.
How to make a Christmas wreath
Of course, you can always dabble in a spot of DIY and make your own Christmas wreath.
Self-proclaimed botanical adventurer and florist to fashion houses Hermes and Vivienne Westwood, Robbie Honey explains exactly how. Using only a pre-made base, cable ties and a few branches, wreath making just became the easiest new skill to show off to your friends about.
Step One: Robbie starts by using a blue pine base that you can buy from New Covent Garden Market. Once you have your base, let your imagination run wild, as your wreath is ready and waiting for some festive decoration.
Step Two: Going for the au natural look, Robbie uses pure white Cyclamen plants and Magnolia branches for a velvety feel and lichen-covered terracotta pots to add to the wreath, creating a wild and rustic look.
Step Three: Once the wreath is complete, Robbie attaches it to the doorframe using wires and ribbon. Just remember to also attach cable ties to make sure it's safe and secure.
Voila. It's a Christmas miracle.
Megan is a freelance journalist who covers entertainment and all things lifestyle, with a particular passion for fashion, beauty, travel and Keanu Reeves stories. She has previously worked on staff for titles including Marie Claire UK, CNN Style and The Evening Standard and has written for titles such as Bustle UK, Wallpaper*, Forbes and Hong Kong Tatler. She splits her time between London and her hometown Hong Kong, where she currently lives with the love of her life - an elderly dog named Poppy - and her husband.
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