Never is a house more wonderfully decorated than at Christmastime. From the tinsel-covered tree to the festive candles burning in every room and stockings ripe for stuffing, we all enjoy the ritual of turning our homes into our own private Christmas wonderlands.
A wreath is a part of that ritual. The first thing to welcome guests as well as the postman delivering your Christmas mail, they’re a great way to spread a little festive cheer before anyone even steps foot inside.
If you’re in the market for a wreath this year, the good news is that there is more choice this year than ever.
Here’s our rundown of the best wreaths:
- Artificial wreaths: made to look like a fresh wreath but with faux leaves, this has all the look and glamour of real but without the maintenance and expense. Some even have fairy lights strewn in for extra dazzlement.
- Real wreaths: made with fir branches and speckled with pine cones, twigs, ribbons and holly, these are normally offered by florists. These are best placed on your front door as the central heating in your home means they will only last two weeks tops, as opposed to four or even five if hung outside and spritzed with water occasionally.
- Bauble wreaths: if you’ve got a bit of a thing for baubles, this is the one for you. Usually set on a plastic hoop, it consists of arrangements of colour-coordinated orbs with maybe the odd bell thrown in for cheery jingles. This is a great option for those who don’t want to spring for the cost of a real wreath, which can be quite expensive and need to be replaced every year.
- Contemporary wreaths: fancy a wreath with a modern twist? Whether you prefer a DIY for a handmade feel, a pared back Scandi-cool version made solely with fake twigs or a personalised one inscribed with your family name, there’s a wreath out there with your name on it.
We’ve gathered our favourites below to make it easier than ever to add one to your Christmas decorations this year.
Find the best Christmas wreaths for your home below
Artificial Wreaths
Orchard Harvest Foliage by Balsam Hill
Faux so fabulous, this stunning design features fake apples and berries set on fir branches, made all the more realistic-looking thanks to the innovative TrueNeedle technology.
It'll stay looking postcard-perfect whatever the weather, and at night be illuminated by the slow of its own clear LED lights. Of course, you don't have to display this 26-inch wreath on your front door. Hang on inner doors, over fireplaces and on mantlepieces to make an instant festive focal point.
From £49 for 18" x 18" | Balsam Hill | Buy it now
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Paperchase Succulent Christmas Wreath
Christmas, but make it millennial. The designers at Paperchase have clearly been keeping an eye on trends because new this year is its artificial succulents wreath, so fabulously detailed no one would guess it isn't the real deal. At just a tenner, this wreath is a bargain buy to spruce up your Christmas decor.
£10 | Paperchase | Buy it now
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MacKenzie-Childs Deck The Halls Wreath
Designed to spread Christmas joy to anyone who so much as sets eyes on it, this is the most lavish wreath we've seen - and we love it.
Bedecked with bows, berries, bells and other ornaments, it's an opulent look that, with the proper care and storage, will continue to delight for years to come.
£540 | Harrods | Buy it now
M&S 24inch Extra Large Pre Lit Snowy Berry Wreath
With foliage and berries dusted in faux snow, it's hard to tell this design apart from a fresh wreath.
It's a look of pure magic, but it has one more trick up its sleeve; gold coloured battery operated lights! If that doesn't literally give your guests a warming Christmassy glow, we don't know what will.
£35 | M&S | Buy it now
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Debenhams White Berry Wreath
The benefit of a faux wreath like this is not only something that can be used again year after year, but it's plain enough to use as a base to add further decorations if you feel like going all out.
We like the simple look of the frosted berries and leaves though; clean, unfussy, elegant.
£20 | Debenhams | Buy it now
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Dibor 36cm Natural Pine Cone and Red Berry Hanging Christmas Wreath Door Decoration
Want to stick to tradition with a red and green wreath? How about this deluxe one which mixes realistic looking foliage with fabric roses and natural pine cones.
It's a hassle-free way to add a splash of festive decor to your home this Christmas.
£31.31 | Amazon | Buy it now
John Lewis & Partners Garden Retreat Bird Wreath
Anyone who comes to your door will do a double take at this wreath; the details are superb.
Faux foliage includes fir fronds, white berries and eucalyptus leaves mixed in with real pine cones. The wintry look is finished with small model birds perched on the branches.
£35 | John Lewis | Buy it now
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Frosted Berry Grapevine Wreath
Add festive flair to your abode with this simple grapevine wreath, finished with an arrangement of pine cones and bright red berries.
£12.99 | Dunelm | Buy it now
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Cone Toadstools Wreath
Pine cones and fir branches are par for the course when it comes to a traditional wreath but these toadstools take it to a fantasy level. A dusting of glitter adds to the dreamy effect.
£45 | Liberty London | Buy it now
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Real Wreaths
The Bombay Sapphire Garnish Wreath
One for self-professed gin connoisseurs, Floom has partnered with Bombay Sapphire to create this stunning wreath - with a difference.
This wreath has been expertly crafted with a selection of garnishes that you can use to finish your Christmas cocktails, making it the perfect party piece to impress your friends. No longer will you be faced with disposing of a wilting wreath post-Christmas; this wreath not only serves a purpose and looks jolly festive while doing it too. If you're not sure exactly what to top your tipple with, the wreath comes with a mini guide that reveals festive cocktail recipes as well as garnish suggestions.
Still looking for a reason to buy? Each wreath comes with a 350ml bottle of the blue-bottled gin too. Just add (tonic) water.
£50 | Floom | Buy it now
Bloom and Wild The Winter Wonder Wreath
Inspired by the frosty dawn of a winter’s morning, this lovely wreath has been designed with a pastel and metallic colour palette, helping set it apart from the crowd.
It’s finished with a pink velvet ribbon and is delivered directly to your door with free next day delivery.
£75 | Bloom & Wild | Buy it now
Rocking Rose Door Wreath
This traditional looking wreath will be arranged by a florist local to you to ensure it stays lush for as long as possible.
It’s a fragrant arrangement of spruce, pine cones and cinnamon bundles, set with deep red roses and burgundy skimmia, all prettily tied up with a red ribbon.
£50 | Interflora | Buy it now
Christmas Sunrise Door Wreath
Measuring 48 x 48cm, this unusual wreath mixes classic winter foliage with more exotic blooms, which has us dreaming of a tropical Christmas.
It will be hand delivered by a local florist to guarantee its safety. Add a personal message if you intend to have this delivered as a gift.
From £150 | Interflora | Buy it now
Icy Magic Door Wreath
Pared back but no less pretty, an all-gypsophila has become highly popular over the last few Christmases. It's easy to see why, the small white blooms, also known as baby's breath, mimic the effect of snow.
Simple and oh-so chic.
£95 | Interflora | Buy it now
Pippa Designs Citrus and Cinnamon Wreath
If you're anything like us, the faintest whiff of cinnamon and orange triggers full-scale technicolour daydreams of Christmas Day. Thankfully, that's fully encouraged in December, and even more so in the run up to Christmas.
Scent your home with festive fragrances with this handmade luxury wreath made from real slices of carefully dried orange and apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Designed as an indoor wreath, this beautiful piece should look and smell incredible for years to come.
£47 | Not On The High Street | Buy it now
Contemporary Wreaths
The White Company Ultimate Metal Wreath
This limited edition modern wreath has been crafted from iron to form realistic icy leaves and winter blossom before being dipped in matte-white paint. A celebration of modern design.
£65 | The White Company | Buy it now
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Gisela Graham Berry Wreath
Glamorous in stunning metallics, this contemporary look wreath is just the thing to set the festive mood for all your Christmas bashes.
£39 | Harrods | Buy it now
Gisela Graham Brussel Sprout Christmas hanging wreath 29cm
Bring a smile to visitors' faces with this wreath, composed entirely of artificial Brussel Sprouts - the ultimate Christmas veg (whether you like them or not). A sprinkle of sparkly white glitter provides the final celebratory touch.
£40 | Selfridges | Buy it now
Anthropologie Blizzard Pom-Pom Wreath
The woolly pom poms on this wreath are a fun and quirky way to spread Christmas cheer, either from your front door or used as part of your home's festive decorations.
£90 | Anthropologie | Buy it now
The Seasonal Aisle 43cm Christmas Wreath
Whether you hang this on your front door or use it to adorn your walls inside, this simple red berry will look stunning as part of your Christmas decor.
£33.99 | Wayfair | Buy it now
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Glitter and Sequins Christmas wreath 53cm
Christmas is as good a time as any to be as extra as you can manage. Get your house dressed for Christmas in this fantastically sequinned glitter disc of a wreath - it's sure to be a talking point at any parties you're planning to throw.
£75 | Selfridges | Buy it now
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Gingerbread Kisses 60cm Christmas Wreath
Kitsch and so festive, this cute wreath is full of sugar, spice and all things Christmassy.
Handmade in Co Down, Ireland the fully artificial wreath features gingerbread characters, berries, cones, cinnamon, twee gingham bows, candy canes and a Gingerbread Kisses plaque, all liberally sprinkled with a healthy dose of glitter, of course.
£51.99 | Wayfair | Buy it now
Bauble Wreaths
John Lewis ABC Rainbow Bauble Wreath
Planning a rainbow Christmas? Give your guests a taste of the theme that lays behind your front door with this bright and beautiful wreath, made from a mix of colourful baubles.
Shop a similar design at A Gifted Few
Maison de Fleurs The Tokyo Wreath
There's no chance of Christmas failing to be merry and bright with this eye-catching wreath.
Influenced by the psychedelia of the 60’s pop art scene, this wreath is comprised of a mix of baubles and ornaments set on a circular base of real scots pine, blue spruce, and purple asparagus. It's a real statement piece too, measuring 55cm in diameter.
£240 | Floom | Buy it now
Valery Madelyn 13Inch/34cm Christmas Baubles Wreath
Made with shatterproof baubles, this icy wreath seems to have taken its style cues from the new Frozen 2 movie.
The mix of baubles sport a variety of finishes, from frosted, glitter, shiny and matte, all working to give a festive yet modern look. Measures 35cm across.
£18.99 | Amazon | Buy it now
Cody Foster & Co Disco Ball Wreath
The Crimbo party piece to end all party pieces, this disco ball festooned wreath is so fabulous we're tempted to keep it up all year long.
£89 | Amara | Buy it now
Verdict
With its warm palette, Balsam Hill Orchard Harvest Foliage has a timeless appeal that justifies the £89 price tag. We love the addition of LED lights; it brings an extra sparkle to a favourite Christmas tradition.
