Unique Wreaths for Front Door
Buy the best unique wreaths for front door selected and recommended by interior designers. By Tara Gosselin.
Front door wreaths aren't just for the holidays anymore. People put them out for birthdays, new babies, and even funerals. Putting a large front door wreath on your door will give you a new and inventive way to decorate your front door. Let the neighborhood know that you just had a bundle of joy, or that your throwing a birthday party. These wreaths are fun and festive, for any occasion.
Unique Wreaths for Front Door
Buying Guide
Tara Gosselin
Interior Design Expert
Tara is a San Antonio-based award-winning landscape architect, writer and educator, passionate about eco-friendly solutions and growing her own food. She knows all it takes to help you create a sustainable backyard retreat that combines blissful charm with a modern take on landscaping.
It's rare to see a house which has always got a wreath on the front door, so it's widely accepted that these accessories are used during special occasions. Of course, one of the most popular occasions to use a wreath is Christmas time, when the neighborhood is full of lights, poinsettias and Christmas cheer. Other occasions to use a wreath may include weddings, birthdays or when a loved one has passed away. Let's take a look at some of the designs you could add to your front door.
White snowflake wreath
A great choice for Christmas time if you want to join in with the winter celebrations without all the ivy and the greenery, this wreath is completely white and reflects the typical weather. It's not a great choice if you have a white or light-colored door, but for black and other dark colors of front door, this wreath will work well. Hundreds of intricate snowflakes made from plastic or wood join together to create this unique wreath design. It is held up at the top by a piece of greenery, which you can fix to your front door to hold it in place.
Letter front door wreaths
You can buy large front door wreaths in the form of a single letter of the alphabet. This is the perfect way to welcome your child home from college, or show how much you love a friend who has been away for a few months. Within this category of designs there are, of course, various materials and patterns which are used. Here are some of the main ones:
- Tartan pattern: A large capital letter cut out and decorated with a tartan or chequered pattern is a popular choice and one which you will come across many times.
- Plain wood: Plain wooden large letter wreaths are designed so that you can either enjoy the natural appearance or use it as a base for your own patterns.
- Floral letter wreath: A large letter of the alphabet made from flowers is another popular design of wreath that you will find for your front door. The wreath may be made from artificial flowers, or real flowers which are intended to last around two to three weeks.
Large floral front door wreaths
If you want a beautiful way to greet your guests as they arrive for your first dinner party, or you just want something to brighten up the exterior of your home over the winter, large floral wreaths could be an ideal option. They are made using artificial flowers, twigs, feathers, greenery and occasionally glitter and golden twisted wires. The blend of items often creates a gloriously colorful wreath which is bound to make everybody look twice.
There are two questions you need to ask yourself when deciding on the size of your wreath. Do you want a festive or minimalist look? And what is the area where the wreath will be displayed?
- A small wreath (20-30 inches in diameter) would look good on a 36-inch wide door.
- However, oversized front doors will need to be adorned by a bolder and larger wreath with a diameter of between 30-36 inches.
- The bigger the wreath, the higher it should be hung. Also, larger wreaths are usually considered more festive.
Fresh Wreaths
These are usually made of fresh boxwood, juniper and balsam. They are suitable for cooler weather.
Silk Wreaths
Silk wreaths will last you the longest and can be displayed in any environment. They are created using a grapevine base with silk flowers attached. Silk wreaths are easiest to maintain, but colors may fade if exposed to direct sunlight. They can be cleaned using a blow dryer on low setting or using a basic dust brush.
Natural Dried Flower Wreaths
Made of dried flowers, these wreaths are a must during spring. They give off the most natural charm and are suitable for both indoors and outdoors. However, humidity is dried flowers' worst enemy since it can cause the florals to turn brown and limp.
Preserved Dried Flower Wreaths
As summer comes to an end, wreaths made of preserved flowers such as salal and eucalyptus are a great way to welcome fall. They are best for indoors to prevent bleeding of colors and low humidity environments.
The style of your wreath should depend on where and when you are going to display it. Here are the most popular options to consider:
Front Door
If you intend to hang your wreath on your front door, notice the color of the door and interior of your home. Dark colored wreaths will not be seen from afar if hung on dark brown or black doors. Choose bright colors to bring your front door to life. The same would apply with white or cream doors. Focus on contrasting accents.
Seasonal Wreaths
As much as you would like your wreath choice not to be affected by the season we are in, an evergreen wreath during spring would not look good. You should keep this in mind when choosing a wreath. Spring begs for the brightness of Forsythia and Peonies. As for summer, choose the beauty of Amaranthus or Canna Lilies. Fall is all about yellows and oranges, so you should incorporate those colors in your wreath. Suitable flowers for fall would be Helenium and Chrysanthemums.
Home Interior
If you would like to hang your wreath indoors, you need to determine the style of your home.
- For rustic décor, a grapevine or twig wreath will capture the essence of your home.
- Traditional styled homes are ideally complemented by wreaths made of bundles of flowers.
- County styled homes should go for a wreath that includes fruit such as apples or grapes.
- Flowers and fruit will look out of place in contemporary interiors; you should opt for a wreath made of unusual materials such as wooden dowels, metal or paper.
Holiday Wreaths
A holiday wreath is a must in any home, and it is a simple yet elegant decoration to welcome guests and family.
- For Christmas, you should keep it simple and choose one that incorporates red and green.A traditional choice would be a twig wreath with berries and pine greenery. Youcan also find ones that have red or green ribbons attached to it or have had fake snow sprayed for a more festive look.
- Depending on your personal taste (simple or colorful), there are two recommended choices for an Easter wreath. For a simple Easter wreath, a bunny shaped wreath made of vine with different neutral-clolored ornaments attached at the bottom will look fabulous. If you would like something brighter, which would attract more attention, choose one with an abundance of ribbons and spring flowers in a color combination of pink and green or yellow and purple.
- Halloween and Thanksgiving wreaths should interpret colors of fall such as orange, red, yellow and brown. If you choose a simple wreath with no other additional ornaments, you can use it for both holidays.
- Holidays like 4th of July are all about being patriotic, so choose a wreath with blue, red and white elements. A simple decoration yet one that makes a clear statement can be a wreath with blue, red and white Chrysanthemums. For a more festive look, pick a wreath completely made of ribbons in these three colors. An extra touch to both of these wreaths would be decorative stars attached to them.
Funeral Wreaths
Choosing an appropriate funeral wreath can seem difficult, especially if you are not the organizer. Inform yourself of the color scheme or particular styles of the funeral. A safe option is to choose a classic white wreath made of white roses or carnations since it offers an elegant design. For a more personalized design, you can choose a rose trio heart, which comprises of red, pink and white roses. Other flowers that are most commonly used at funerals include: lilies, daisies, Gerbera, Chrysanthemum and Delphinium.
From winter wreaths to flowery summer wreaths, you don't have to wait until December to start decorating your home. With so much variety available, it's not very difficult to find something that your entire family will love.