Christmas wreath ideas go well beyond the front door. A wreath can hang on a wall, in a window, on a cabinet or lie flat as a table centrepiece. Paired with a garland, it ties your whole Christmas look together from the entry to the dining room.
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8 Christmas Wreath Ideas
- Classic pine with red berries and a velvet bow
- Eucalyptus and native with gum leaves, banksia and gum nuts
- Berry and foliage in deep red and green
- Minimalist hoop with a sprig of greenery on a metal ring
- Coastal with white florals, rope and shells
- Flocked white for a snowy, winter look
- Bauble wreath made entirely of mixed baubles
- Lit wreath with warm white fairy lights woven through
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What Size Wreath for a Front Door?
A wreath should cover roughly one third to half of the door’s width. Use this rule of thumb:
| Door width | Wreath diameter |
|---|---|
| 70cm | 40 to 50cm |
| 82cm (standard) | 50 to 60cm |
| 90cm | 55 to 65cm |
| Double doors | Two 45 to 55cm wreaths |
| Glass or wide entry | 60cm or larger |
Go bigger if the door is set back from the street or viewed from a distance.
How to Hang a Wreath Without Damaging the Door
- Over-door hanger: a metal hook over the top of the door. Adjustable ones suit any height.
- Adhesive hooks: strong removable hooks for lighter wreaths.
- Ribbon: tie a long ribbon to the wreath and pin it inside the top of the door.
- Magnetic hooks: for steel doors.
Hang the wreath at about eye level, usually 150 to 160cm from the ground to the centre.
Native Australian Wreath Ideas
A native wreath suits an Aussie summer Christmas. Combine eucalyptus, gum nuts, banksia and native flowers. NSW Christmas bush, which turns red in December, is a lovely addition. The Australian National Botanic Gardens has a guide to NSW Christmas bush. For more local styling, see our guide to Australian Christmas decorations.
Christmas Garland Ideas
Garlands carry the wreath look through the home.
Stairs
Wrap garland along the bannister, securing it with ties every metre. Add bows at intervals.
Mantels and shelves
No fireplace? A floating shelf, sideboard or TV unit works just as well. Drape garland along the top, let it hang slightly over the ends and layer candles and frames in front.
Tables
Lay garland down the middle of the dining table as a runner, then add candles and baubles.
Doors and windows
Frame the front door or a window with garland, finished with a bow at the top.
Add Bows and Lights
A large bow instantly makes a wreath look finished. Wired velvet or satin ribbon holds its shape best. Browse our Christmas Bows.
For an evening glow, weave battery fairy lights through the wreath or garland. Outdoors, only use lights labelled for outdoor use. Product Safety Australia warns about the risks posed by cheap Christmas lights, so check every set for Australian compliance. Shop our Christmas Lights.
Keep Wreaths Looking Good in Summer
- Sun: strong UV fades artificial wreaths. Hang them under cover or on shaded doors.
- Storms: bring wreaths inside when summer storms are forecast.
- Heat: fresh wreaths dry out fast. Mist them daily or choose faux.
- Wind: secure wreaths at the top and bottom so they don’t bang against the door.
For more door and porch ideas, read our guide to outdoor Christmas decorations.
How to Store Wreaths
Store wreaths flat or hanging in a wreath bag or box, away from heat. Fluff the foliage when you bring them out next year.
How to Make a DIY Christmas Wreath
A DIY wreath is a relaxing afternoon project and makes a personal gift.
- Choose a base. Use a wire, grapevine or foam ring, or a plain faux wreath to build on.
- Add greenery. Attach bunches of foliage with florist wire, all facing the same direction.
- Layer texture. Add gum leaves, pine cones or dried flowers between the greenery.
- Add colour. Wire in berries, small baubles or native flowers.
- Finish with a bow. Tie a large bow at the top or bottom.
- Add a hanger. Loop ribbon or wire at the back for hanging.
Faux materials last for years, while fresh foliage gives a beautiful scent but dries out within a week or two in summer. Mixing both gives you the best of each.
One wreath rarely sits alone. Repeat the same foliage or ribbon colour in a garland inside the entry, and the look carries from the street to the living room. Matching small wreaths on dining chairs or a mirror finish the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big should a front door wreath be?
On a standard 82cm door, 50 to 60cm across looks balanced.
How do you hang a wreath without nails?
Use an over-door hanger, adhesive hook or ribbon pinned inside the door.
Can artificial wreaths go outside?
Yes, but place them under cover where possible to reduce sun fading.
Where else can I hang a Christmas wreath?
Try a wreath on a mirror, above a bed, on kitchen cabinet doors or hung from a ribbon in a window. Small wreaths also work as chair backs for Christmas lunch.
Hang Your Wreath This Christmas
The best Christmas wreath ideas match your door, your style and the Australian summer. Pick a style, size it to your door, hang it without damage and carry the look through with garland and bows. Shop Wreaths & Garlands and our Christmas Home Decor to finish your home.
