Hanging Wreath Ideas For Any Time of the Year

Hanging wreaths isn't just for Christmas — it's something you can do for all holidays. In fact, whether you own a home in Charlotte or you’re renting an apartment in Beaverton, you can hang a wreath up year-round. Plus, there are so many places you can hang them and you don't need to limit them to doors and fireplace mantles.

With wreaths of so many different sizes, colors, styles, and materials, you can integrate them into your indoor and outdoor décor at all times! Here are some wreath ideas for you to hang inside and outside throughout the year.

Getting started:

No matter the wreath you’re looking to create, or the time of year you’re planning to display it, creating one is even more fun. Dena Lieberman, owner and lead floral designer of Sunblossom Farm in Portland, Oregon says, “All you need to make a wreath is a simple metal base, 22 gage wire, and a gorgeous assortment of dried florals.” She adds, “Be sure to include plenty of textural elements like dried grasses and foliage to really add dimension to your wreath and help showcase those beautiful flowers.”

1. Add a little bit of zest

Use a simple green wreath with a yellow citrus accent for an indoor pop of color. Hang it in front of a window or a cabinet wherever you see a need for some décor. This is especially great for the hot summer months and will remind you of an iced glass of lemonade hitting the spot and cooling you down from the summer heat.

2. Show off your Easter eggs and flowers

For those who celebrate Easter, Ashleigh Dorriety with Pugh’s Flowers recommends creating “cheerful Easter wreaths” that are adorned with “pastel eggs and bunnies.” You can complement these fun decorations with festive florals for the spring season. The best part? You can make this spring wreath as colorful as you want! Make the eggs and flowers all the same color for a subtle monotone wreath or go for the bold and bright by mixing all different colors.

3. Wave the stars and stripes

Take a patriotic approach to your front door decor. A bright red, white and blue wreath, complete with stars, is perfect for any Independence Day party! Plus, the crafted flowers give it a whimsical look that's perfect for the fun summer holiday.

4. Adorn with autumn leaves and gourds

Step up your fall decorating with a wreath made of leaves (faux or dried) and pumpkins, squash and other gourds. It's easy enough that you can even make it yourself if you don't want to buy an already-made wreath from the store — just grab everything from your local craft store and customize the wreath however you want.

Autumn in America tends to bring a celebration of Thanksgiving. With TG Floristry in Raleigh, Tiera shares, “During Thanksgiving, I enjoy colored eucalyptus, dense flowers, followed up by pampas and other dried elements like bunny tails and pods!”

5. Scare 'em with spooky bats

If you're a fan of Halloween and want something besides a seasonal fall wreath to go along with this autumn holiday, you can opt for something spooky! Kasharri Hence with Envious Gifts recommends using “spooky Halloween designs featuring elegant black bats and shimmering cobwebs” to decorate a frightening wreath. 

6. Ramp it up with rustic florals

Rest a rustic wreath on the mantle above your fireplace, rather than hanging a mirror or a painting. Combine a twig wreath with a few flowers of your choice to get a simple, yet chic piece of décor. An additional advantage to this is it's easy to customize and switch out for seasons and holidays!

7. Design a DIY spring wreath

Sometimes, the best wreaths aren't found in stores or online — you make them yourself! This DIY project is easy enough for anyone to do and all you need is a paper towel or toilet paper tubes, paint, scissors, and hot glue.

Cut the tubes into half-inch sections, so you end up with a bunch of half-inch wide circles. Pinch the ends of the circles to make a petal shape, then paint them and glue them together in the form of flowers and greenery. You can also layer flowers and leaves for a little bit more dimension.

Then, hang your wreath! Since it's paper, it doesn't do well in water (rain, snow, etc.) and could easily blow away in the wind, so hanging it indoors would be best.

Another great spring option as suggested by Darcie with The Florapist is to “add a teacup filled with succulents for a charming, garden-like touch.” Or for those looking to take a more creative approach, Darcie recommends “gluing in big Legos for your little ones to appreciate, or cluster faux fruit for a seasonal accent.”

8. Take it up a notch with natural wood and floral macrame

Wreaths aren't usually thought of for boho-style décor, but there are ways to integrate the two so they exist together. Using a natural wood wreath and adding some macrame flowers keeps it subtle, yet with an eclectic feel using the different textures. Plus, this idea is very unique and you're unlikely to see it in many other places!

9. Fascinate with flashy Halloween ornaments

A classy, yet glam way to incorporate a wreath into your Halloween décor is with an ornament wreath. The same types of glass ornaments you see on Christmas trees are also available in Halloween colors — and some are even in Halloween shapes! Make or purchase a wreath completely made of these ornaments and hang it on your front door to signify that you're a fan of the holiday, but maybe not into the spooky-scary stuff.

10. Draw them in with scented herbs and flowers

Finding the perfect wreath for a kitchen is difficult. You don't want something too big or gaudy and natural materials typically make your kitchen a more calm and inviting environment. A wreath made of herbs and flowers, particularly those that smell lovely like rosemary and lavender, will be a subtle touch of warmth that will spark happiness whenever you walk by it. Plus, when the herbs start drying out, you don't need to throw the whole wreath away — you can still use the herbs in your cooking!

11. Dress it up for the winter holidays

Of course, wreaths are most synonymous with the winter holidays like Christmas. The team at Tom’s Florist in Smyrna shares how, “Grapevine wreaths are a versatile choice for any holiday decorating, plus they are available in multiple sizes, and make it easy to create festive charm for doors and mantles.” The team adds how you can “add accents like pinecones, colorful ribbons, or bellos to bring a seasonal feel.”

Tips for hanging wreaths

If you're living in an apartment, you probably aren't allowed to use nails for hanging décor or other methods that put holes in walls. Here are some ways you can display wreaths without damaging the walls.

Dangle a door hanger

Anita with A.R. Moss Designs shares how she is “particularly fond of dressing up my front porch [with a wreath].” For those setting up this lovely display of foliage, consider using a door hanger made for wreaths. This hook will sit over the top of the door and allow you to hang your wreath on the end and remove it whenever you want without damaging anything.

With a wreath displayed on the outside of your front door, Anita shares how this can seamlessly “coordinate with a flowerpot brimming with sticks, pods, or other dried materials.” She adds how her favorite wreaths are made with “twigs, mossy anything, as well as dried pods and flowers.”

Call in the command hooks

If you're hanging wreaths on a wall, you'll need some type of nail or hook to rest them on. Grab a command hook and stick it to the wall so you can hang your wreath on it. You can remove it when you're ready to and it won't leave a hole in the wall.

If you're using a command hook, make sure you get the correct weight rating for the wreath you plan to hang. Smaller hooks are less visible, but typically don't hold as much weight and might fall down if your wreath is too heavy. Weigh your wreath and find a command hook that's rated to hold at least that much weight, if not more.

Settle it with string or wire

If you want to avoid messing with hooks, you can use string or wire to hang your wreath from the railing, handles or drawer pulls. Just wrap the string or wire around the top of the wreath and tie it around the object you want to hang it from. If you don't want the string to show, you can use a thick fishing line (you may need to double or triple up on it!).

So, how exactly do you settle your wreath with wire? Stacey Puncochar Perry, owner and lead floral designer of Down To The Wire in Nashville shares exactly what you’ll want to do. “Cut all of your branch tips about the same length. Each branch tip should have 4-6 leaves on it. Start by securing the wire. Lay the first bunch on and wrap it with wire at least three times, making sure it’s secure. Add the second bunch about ¾ on the top of the first bunch and wrap it with wire–continue until the entire wreath is done.”

Magnify it on a mantle or shelf

Instead of hanging wreaths, you can rest them on an open mantle or shelf. You don't need to worry about damaging the wall with holes from nails and you don't even need to bother with sticking a command hook to the wall — just prop up your wreath and walk away!

Hang a wreath all year long

Hanging wreaths is always a great idea, no matter what time of year! So, be bold and get creative with your wreath décor. You can get a single wreath and dress it up and down throughout the year or you can get lots of different wreaths for holidays and seasons to show your enthusiasm. There's no wrong way to decorate when it comes to wreaths!

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