Festive Holiday Wreaths
Get festive decorating inspiration for your doors, windows and more!
Rustic & Modern Style
This sliding drywalled bedroom door was a blank canvas begging for a creative treatment. It was the ideal spot for something special — a stunning, faux-bois wallpaper. The rustic-looking planks are a warm balance to the concrete walls and lend unique personality to the modern space. A simple cedar wreath looks just right with the barnboard wallpaper for an understated festive touch.
House & Home November 2014
Bed slipcover, Tonic Living; striped pillow shams, bedding, Au Lit Fine Linens; floor lamp, Ikea; door wallpaper, Nlxl.
Cozy Cottage
Bushy, unadorned wreaths and bowls of pinecones feel festive but don’t look out of place in the rustic rooms of this home in Muskoka, Ont. In the great room, deep green and brown accents are a nod to the area’s towering pines.
House & Home November 2014
Light fixture by Robert Kuo for McGuire, side table by McGuire, Studio b; rug, W Studio; blue and green throw pillows, Elte; tartan throw, ChairTableLamp.
Festive Farmhouse Kitchen
Hanging above the farmhouse sink, a simple wreath adds a hint of holiday spirit.
House & Home November 2014
Wintry Bedroom Style
A fresh wreath adds a subtle festive feeling to this cottage bedroom. The Gothic-style mirror plays up the height of the ceiling and bounces outside light into the space. Overhead, an encased crystal chandelier adds a touch of sparkle.
House & Home November 2014
Chandelier, RH Restoration Hardware; mirror, South Hill Home.
Festive DIY Chandelier
This festive “chandelier” made of two wreaths adds an eye-catching focal point over a buffet table. Get the how-to instructions, plus see 19 more DIY wreath ideas.
House & Home December 2015
edar wreaths, Highland Evergreen Supply; ribbon, Mokuba; dresser, Burnett; candlesticks, vase, Pimlico Design Gallery; black bowl, Elte; white dish, crystal dish, silver tray, cocktail napkins, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; wall colour, Tropical Dream (460A-2), Behr, The Home Depot.
Simple Ribbon
Glamorize a traditional evergreen wreath with a simple gold satin ribbon tied into a cascading bow. A weighty brass knob on a matte black front door makes an elegant statement.
House & Home December 2010 issue
Doorknob, The Door Store; ribbon, Mokuba; door colour, Francesca (MSL279), Martha Stewart at The Home Depot.
Holiday Entryway
In this mudroom, a wreath of magnolia leaves adds a festive touch when holiday guests are taking off their boots. The entryway is the first impression of a home, so dress it up! Use a coat hook to hang a casual wreath.
House & Home December 2010 issue
Rug, plate rack, seat cushion (in mudroom), Esdale Designs; wall colour, Feather Gray (32-27),Pratt & Lambert; trim colour, Decorators White (CC-20) from the Designer Classics collection, Benjamin Moore; marble floor (in mudroom), Markham Ceramic Tile & Marble; millwork, painting, Travis Tritten, TKT Precision Painting; hutch, Queensbridge Mill; greenery, wreath, Sheridan Nurseries.
Small Living Room
Trade a tree for a large wreath when space is tight. When entertaining, clear off tables and one or two shelves on bookcases or built-ins to provide spots for guests to place glasses and plates.
House & Home December 2010 issue
Round tables (in front of sofa), Crate & Barrel; bowl, white vase, silver candlestick, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; hurricane lanterns, The Art Shoppe; velvet pillows, Angus & Company; floor pillow, carpet, Elte; cream upholstered chairs, framed scarf, Absolutely North; small metal tables, Trianon; wood candlesticks, Stacaro, low silver candlesticks, Decorum Decorative Finds; PC Home candles, Real Canadian Superstores.
Spacious White Holiday Kitchen
Draw attention to a large picture window with an oversized wreath. In this kitchen, white uppers were fitted with glass doors to showcase the homeowners’ extensive glassware collection. A large island with an integrated stovetop makes cooking and entertaining a breeze.
Maison & Demeure November 2010 issue
Stools, Restoration Hardware; wreath, cake cloche, Fleur de Juin; drapes fabric, Crescendo.
Holiday Entryway
Hang a second fir wreath on the inside of your front door, too, but skip the bows. Paperwhites in a cylindrical glass vase offer a modern, festive touch.
House & Home November 2010 issue
Madeline Weinrib rug, Y&Co; wreath, Emblem; gold bowl (on console), Elte; pendant light, Klaus by Nienkämper; mirror, Angus & Company; ochre handle (on console), South Hill Home; console, custom made.
Festive Outdoor Vignette
Create a backyard display with ice candles and a wreath. To make these DIY lanterns, fill a large plastic container halfway with water. Place a smaller plastic container inside, weighted down with a heavy object, then fill around it with water until the large container is full. (The smaller container should be floating, so water will freeze around it.) Set it outside, or in a freezer. When the water is completely frozen, fill the smaller container with warm water until the ice melts enough to wiggle it free. Flip over the large container and pour warm water over it until it, too, melts free. Place a candle inside each frozen holder and set outdoors.
House & Home November 2010 issue
Lanterns, IceFX; wreath, Sheridan Nurseries; ribbon, Mokuba.
Red Country Entryway
The exterior of this guest house is a welcoming shade of crimson. Decorated with greenery and a twig wreath that will last through the winter, this lovely retreat is ready for the holidays.
Maison & Demeure November 2010 issue
Wreath, Fauchois Fleurs.
Wintry Bedroom
Wreaths aren’t just for front doors — add them to guest bedrooms during the holiday season. Here, a quirky homemade gooseberry wreath and a small pitcher of wildflowers by the bed make for a welcoming guest retreat.
House & Home October 2011 issue
Wool blanket, velvet pillow, Elte; bedding, HomeSense; vintage print, Boo Boo & Lefty; bamboo table, Arcadia Antiques.
Classic Christmas Living Room
Centre wreaths on unused patio doors during the winter. The 9-1/2-foot Christmas tree, decorated simply with chartreuse and gold ornaments, a grapevine-twig garland and about 2,000 white twinkle lights, serves as a festive focal point in the great room. Gifts wrapped in kraft paper and tied with green and gold ribbons are in keeping with homeowner Pauline Esdale’s simple, natural holiday theme.
House & Home December 2010 issue
Sofa, Esdale Designs; throw (over sofa arm), Hollace Cluny; stool, Restoration Hardware; lamps, reindeer, Pottery Barn; stockings, Pier 1 Imports.
Classic Front Door
This house has all the elements of a graceful entry: wide flagstone steps, an arched doorway, lantern lighting, a plain boxwood wreath and potted urns with a dash of red. Gorgeous!
House & Home November 2010 issue
Lights, Union Lighting; door colour, Black Blue (95), Farrow & Ball; wreath, Summerhill Market.
Sophisticated Holiday Entry
Maxime Vandal and Richard Ouellette of Montreal design firm Les Ensembliers placed potted evergreens below a pair of handsome, lantern-style sconces for a symmetrical, visually appealing effect. A classic berry wreath stands out against the black front door for pop of holiday colour.
Maison & Demeure December 2009 issue
Plants, wreath, Angel Jardins.
Modern Holiday Decor
During the Christmas season, designer Darci Ilich ties a ribbon around her quirky stag’s head and frames the piece with an oversized, bauble-covered wreath. The space’s crisp white walls and monochromatic furnishings let contemporary decorations take centre stage.
House & Home November 2009 issue
Sideboard, wreath, stag, The Cross.
Sparkly Entrance
Giant pots of pine trimmings, decorated with reflective silver balls and twinkling white lights, set a celebratory tone before guests even set foot inside. Two wreaths rendered in a unique square shape are contemporary takes on the seasonal standbys.
House & Home December 2008 issue
Vintage planters, wreaths, Earthwork.
Holiday Kitchen Nook
The kitchen nook, defined by traditional cabinetry with a cosy bench and modern Ikea table and chairs, serves as a comfy spot to wrap Christmas gifts. The ribbon board is a handy display area for holiday cards.
House & Home November 2008 issue
Table, Ikea; cards, Valhalla; glass canister, AT Design Group; cookies, cake, Dufflet; wreath, Summerhill Nursery; wall colour, Elephant Tusk (OC-8), Benjamin Moore.
Indoor Wreaths
Add festive greenery to areas set up for entertaining. The farmhouse-style glass-topped trestle table adds counter space and keeps the kitchen casual. The versatile design means the homeowners can pull up chairs for an informal dinner, arrange a breakfast buffet for guests, or display appetizers at a bustling cocktail party.
House & Home November 2008 issue
Cabinetry, John Bambridge; knobs, Restoration Hardware; trestle table, custom by Peter Henley; wreaths, greenery, boughs, Mori Gardens.
Elegant Entrance
For a natural look, wrap burlap bags around the bases of boxwood plants and wind simple evergreen garlands around columns. A magnolia leaf wreath makes an elegant finishing touch.
House & Home November 2007 issue
Modern Front Porch
A few classic, seasonal decorations and some chic hardware — such as this gorgeous door knocker — create a stylish yet welcoming atmosphere at your door.
House & Home November 2008 issue
Elegant Christmas Door
Cast-iron urns are polished foils for sculptural arrangements of manzanita branches ornamented with clusters or red berries. Dogwood, sumac and moss nestled at the base create a lush composition.
House & Home November 2008 issue
Wreath, urns, Sheridan Nurseries; snowshoes, Flik & Company.
Dormer Window Wreath
Though oft overlooked, second-storey windows can be trimmed, too, giving exteriors a pretty symmetry and evoking picture-perfect Christmas card images. Attached to the central sash on the window are smaller red dogwood wreaths, dressed up with platinum bows.
House & Home November 2008 issue
Wreath, Sheridan Nurseries; ribbon, Masterstroke Canada.
Charming Shed
Pick up a few extra decorations for a shed visible from the front door. Two dogwood wreaths coordinate with the theme of the main house.
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House & Home November 2008 issue
Wreath, Sheridan Nurseries; ribbon, Masterstroke Canada.