9 Christmas Wreath Ideas to Welcome a Steady Stream of Holiday Guests

’Tis the season to deck the halls, string the Christmas lights, and hang our favorite holiday decorations. These Christmas wreath ideas make it easy to envision a standout decor moment for this holiday season. Wreaths are, arguably, the most elegant holiday decor around. But while they may be traditional, they’re anything but boring. A wreath is an invitation to get creative and lean into your style, whether it’s classic or contemporary. (And it’s a beautiful symbol of infinite joy, with no beginning and no end.) Whether you hang them on a door, a mantel, or anyplace that needs a little Christmas right this very minute, these Christmas wreath ideas will add just the perfect, welcoming touch to your holiday decor. From traditional evergreens with red berries to more modern and foraged iterations, this classic adornment gets any home ready for the holidays.

Photo: Courtesy of Melanie Lissack Interiors

1/9

Add lush berries

Fruit and berries are nature’s version of ornaments, and they turn any wreath into a celebration of abundance. “This wreath was very heavy on the berries, from big to small berries, rather than statement flowers,” says Melanie Lissack, owner of Melanie Lissack Interiors. “I used a lot of dried fruit slices because I liked how the orange sat nicely with the rest of the green, red, purple, and pink tones.” Red and pink ribbon pulls the entire berry wreath together, accentuating the pink of the Hypericum and the red pampas grass.

Photo: Irving Blanco

2/9

Mix contrasting greenery

For visual interest, use two different types of greenery, as Kate Hartman, owner of Kate Hartman Interiors, does here. “I like to mix in contrasting greenery: eucalyptus or cedar, layered into a boxwood or spruce wreath, instantly adds depth,” says Hartman. “Then finish it off with a draped silk bow for a look that feels effortless rather than stiff.”

Photo: Courtesy of Simply Southern Cottage

3/9

Go small to make a big impression

A few smaller wreaths can have just as big an impact as one larger wreath, especially when placed over a mantel in the living room. “This fireplace design incorporates a trio of boxwood wreaths hung using fishing line,” says Sara McDaniel, a designer, renovator, and owner of Simply Southern Cottage digital brand and rental properties. “The boxwood accents are kept clean and unadorned while warmed up with candles and complemented with adorable stockings!”

Photo: Courtesy of Melanie Lissack Interiors

4/9

Go free-form

A modern, wild, unstructured Christmas wreath might be the way to go with your holiday decor. Just look at this splashy but simple pampas grass wreath. “It’s made up from red pampas grass and this dyed pink foliage I discovered that year at the flower market, which was such a statement in itself, it didn’t need much else adding to the design,” Lissack says.

Photo: Brenda Ramirez Photography

5/9

Layer for lushness

Building a DIY wreath is all about the layers of greenery and accents—this complexity makes the wreath feel more elevated and lush, says Grey Joyner of Grey Joyner Interiors. “I always aim for three types of greenery (one being the base wreath) and then some organic extras like berries, flowers, or pine cones, and then finally the ribbon or bow,” she says. Her favorite greenery go-tos include white/scotch pine, magnolia leaves, cypress branches, rosemary, and holly leaves.

Photo: Courtesy of Lush Petals Florist

6/9

Go glam with gold accents

What are the holidays without a little sparkle? This wreath utilizes a champagne, gold, and rose gold color palette for an opulent pine cone wreath. “We opted for gold glass baubles as well as painted magnolia leaves with glossy and satin matte finishes to emphasize the premium quality of the wreath,” says Genia Silvia, founder and creative director of Lush Petals Florist. “Rose gold painted pine cones were put in clusters (rather than spread evenly around the wreath) to create a luxurious effect.”

Photo: Courtesy of Aurore Lambert

7/9

Use blue accents for a wintry look

For a Christmas wreath idea that can extend past the holiday season, incorporate blues and greens. Here, Aurore Lambert, holiday stylist for PIEvents and Co., uses blueberries, pine cone accents, a sweet bow crafted from ribbon and printed with an evergreen tree design, and further accents with blue and green ribbon. The effect is more “winter wonderland” than “Christmas holiday.”

Photo: Courtesy of Simply Southern Cottage

8/9

Go big!

A larger, showier wreath can act as the anchor to your outdoor holiday decor. “Snow-topped accent pieces with decorative ribbons make this wreath a showstopper for the front door; folks stop for a picture of the home in the town’s historic district,” says McDaniel. “Go big or go home is one of my design principles, and this stunning wreath accomplishes that.” Pro tip: Instead of hanging the door decor over the glass window, McDaniel added a small nail right underneath it for a wreath hanger that preserves visibility.

Photo: Stephani Buchman

9/9

Add ribbon for warmth

Boxwood wreaths “provide texture, color, and just enough visual interest without taking away from the beauty of clean lines and light,” says Lindsay Thornton, owner of Cornerstone Design Build, who added them to this home’s breakfast nook windows in a way that perfectly complements the existing home decor. “Pairing them with something like a velvet olive green ribbon adds to the simplicity. This works especially well in transitional-style homes where boxwood can add a level of formality to a space while the simple ribbon can keep it from being overly done.” In other words, if a boxwood wreath seems a bit stiff or formal, add a velvet ribbon for some sweetness and softness.