7 easy ways to upgrade a store-bought wreath or decorate your own for a festive, welcoming look.

Give yourfront doora festive look with a Christmas wreath you decorated yourself.

These ideas also work if you want to make a wreath from scratch.

dried orange wreath on door

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Just follow our step-by-step instructions.

Arrange the different elements in a clockwise formation so the finished product looks polished.

This modern evergreen wreath looks great withany styleof exterior or interior.

Holiday wreath decorated with greenery and red berries

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Metallic Accents

Make a shimmering holiday wreath that complements the Christmas tree in your living room.

For a finishing touch, attach a sparkling star to the center.

We traded traditional red berries for olive branches and finished the layers of leaves with pearlescent faux white berries.

Wreath with metallic ornaments

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Sprigs oflavenderadd a touch of purple.

This indigo look will last you well past the holidays and through the remainder of winter.

Magnolia and Berries

Red and greenis a classic Christmas color combination for a reason.

A winter-themed wreath with green foliage and decorative accents displayed on a wall

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Addmagnolia leaves, red berries, and jingle bellsto fill a store-bought evergreen wreath with Christmas cheer.

This simple yet statement-making wreath can be made with fresh evergreen branches or faux greenery.

Bonus: Your house will be filled with cozy holiday fragrance as you assemble the door decoration.

A decorative wreath featuring greenery, magnolia leaves, and accents of red berries and pinecones, mounted on a red background

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Easy and Classic

Adding a few real or fake pinecones is an easy way to transform a store-bought wreath.

Finish this look with a bow or ribbon in your favoriteholiday color.

Frequently Asked Questions

That depends on your taste.

Decorative wreath with greenery, pinecones, and a ribbon on a paneled wall

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If you like a wreath with greens that drape, buy one made of pine and cedar.

More solid greens like fir and spruce provide stiffer branches with more structure for adding ornaments and other decorations.

If you keep your wreath outside, verify its not in direct sunlight.

A wreath made from pine branches and decorated with pinecones

To protect the leaves, spray them with an anti-transpirant and mist them regularly with water.

If you use holly, submerge the branches in water first.

No expertise needed to create fresh holiday wreaths and arrangements.

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