With the holiday season near, we can finally begin kitting out our homes with sparkly decorations.
Tinsel and holly are all very festive but there’s nothing like a Christmas wreath hanging on your door to celebrate the holidays.
The traditional decorative piece dates back as far as the sixteenth century. Many believe that Romans were first to hang wreaths on doors to represent victory. In Christianity, the Christmas wreath was used to symbolise Christ.
They were initially created with fresh evergreen foliage and nowadays come in artificial variations that look just a good as the real thing.
This year’s Christmas wreaths are as lush as they come, ranging from traditional pinecone to sparkly foliage assortments, to leafy designs to striking bauble arrangements.
We’ve rounded up some classic and quirky options for every home.
Larry Walshe Decadent Golden Wreath
When it comes to extravagant floral creations, celebrity florist Larry Walshe is at the top of his game. New for 2018 is the made-to-order Decadent Golden Wreath, which is created from a base of Norwegian blue spruce and finished with gold-painted foliage, gold pinecones and large golden baubles in various finishes. It’s offered in two sizes and comes beautifully presented in a sleek white box.
From £105 | Larry Walshe | Buy it now
Habitat Anngarsk Multi-Coloured Glitter Bauble Wreath
Bauble wreaths are a delightful quirky alternative to traditional floral and pinecone arrangements. Make your home stand out from afar with this striking offering from Habitat, which is made up of different coloured baubles in metallic and glittery finishes.
£35 | Habitat | Buy it now
Balsam Hill Heritage Spice Wreath
A favouring among celebrities, Balsam Hill has a great collection of authentic-looking wreaths for 2018. Our particular favourite features a combination of lifelike foliage and natural embellishments including pinecones, berries and cinnamon sticks. Each is adorned with a string of clear LED lights that will bring an ambient glow to your front door.
From£49 | Balsam Hill | Buy it now
Interflora Clementine Door Wreath
This full-bodied Interflora wreath incorporates cinnamon bundles, dried orange fruits and natural cones to evoke memories of Christmas past whilst adding texture to the door. The warming aromas will hit you straight away and easily get you into the holiday spirit.
£75 | Interflora | Buy it now
Gisela Graham Gold Glittered Oak Leaf Wreath
You can never have too much sparkle at Christmas time and this glittering leaf design is just the thing to glam up your front door for the holidays. Complete with a solid back, it’s super easy to hang too.
£45 | Amara | Buy it now
MacKenzie Childs Silver Lining Wreath
The MacKenzie-Childs flower shop is chock full of theatrical arrangements but also offers a variety of wreaths that are just as dramatic. Created with stunning attention to detail, this sparkly design features an abundance of silver and gold glittered foliage for a frosted appearance. The Courtly Check bow embellishments bring an Alice in Wonderland-esque feel to the design and make this wreath a truly unique option.
£208 | Neiman Marcus | Buy it now
Gisela Graham White Mistletoe Wreath
Combining luscious green leaves with mistletoe berries, this Gisela Graham offering proves that simple can still be Christmassy.
£45 | Harrods | Buy it now
Hayford & Rhodes The Ruby Door Wreath
Embellished with deep red foliage and winter berries, this expertly hand-crafted wreath is as festive as it gets and will instantly warm up your home décor. The finishing touches are ruby red hydrangea, which are naturally dried to ensure longevity, and a large satin ribbon bow. Available in signature (16") and deluxe (18") sizes.
£75 | Hayford & Rhodes | Buy it now
Verdict:
If you are after the wow factor, Larry Walshe’s Decadent Golden Wreath is a showstopping design that will fit seamlessly into any festive setting. For a more contemporary feel, Habitat's Multi-coloured bauble wreath is a bright alternative that can be stored away with your favourite decorations for years to come.
