Hanging a Christmas wreath on your front door is the surest way to declare to the world that your household is the merriest in the neighbourhood.
Because really, what puts a jolly spring in your step more than walking down a street lined with pretty wreaths, winter frost crunching underfoot?
Whether you choose real flowers or faux, a wreath is a crucial fixture of your festive decorations (aside from the Christmas tree, of course), spreading cheer to all just by being there.
Why hang a Christmas wreath?
Arranging evergreen foliage in circles is thought to symbolise eternal life. Wreaths come in all flavours, from fresh with fragrant blooms, all-bauble looks and hyper-realistic faux options, finished with fairy lights for extra twinkly sparkle.
What are the different types of Christmas wreaths?
- Artificial wreaths: Made with incredibly realistic faux leaves, this has all the look of a true wreath minus the maintenance and expense. Find options interwoven with fairy lights for extra magic.
- Real wreaths: Usually made with festive flora such as fir branches, pine cones, twigs, sprigs of holly and lovely velvet ribbons, Christmas wreaths are seasonal bread and butter for many florists. Fresh versions are best placed on your front door as indoor central heating will zap them fast, lasting two weeks versus up to five if hung outside and spritzed with water occasionally.
- Bauble wreaths: If you’re a fan of Christmas baubles, you’ll adore this kooky concept. Arranged on a robust plastic loop, this wreath clusters colour-coordinated orbs with the odd bell thrown in for festive jingles every time the door is used.
- Statement wreaths: Discard the wreath rulebook and embrace the weird, wacky and wonderfully abstract. Whether you prefer a DIY kit for a handmade feel you can show off with pride, a pared-back Scandi-cool version made with fake twigs or a personalised design inscribed with your family name, there’s a wreath out there to fit the bill.
We’ve rounded up the best artificial Christmas wreaths to shop now or fresh versions to pre-order and have delivered when they’re ready
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Selfridges Fruit And Foliage Artificial Christmas Wreath
With a wild and organic feel, Selfridges' wreath guarantees to make a lasting impression to anyone knocking on your door this winter. The abundant 55cm diameter piece comes with fruit, bead and foliage decoration. It's even nice enough to serve as a table centrepiece - just add a pillar candle with a stand in the middle.
Buy now £85.00, Selfridges
Christow Snow Frosted Christmas Wreath
Whether or not we'll see snow this Christmas is anyone's guess, but you can guarantee frosting on your wreath with Christow's design. Measuring 60cm across, it's ideal for making an impression on larger doors, but if you're hoping to add one internally, it comes in a smaller 45cm diameter too.
Buy now £24.99, Christow
The White Company Autumn Pre Lit Pinecone Wreath
An autumnal wreath that can segue effortlessly into winter, The White Company brings beauty to this pinecone wreath with integrated LEDs. It comes with a loop on the back to allow for easy hanging.
Buy now £70.00, The White Company
Next Red Berry Lit Christmas Wreath
For a traditionally festive look you can depend upon year after year, Next comes up with the goods. Its red and green wreath is studded with berries and lights, bringing a lush and illuminated welcome to your front door or a lucky interior wall.
Buy now £34.00, Next
John Lewis Robin Wreath
A sweet design with a portly character nestled between the branches, this whimsical wreath is made for internal doors or mantlepieces.
Buy now £15.00, John Lewis
John Lewis Blueberry & Cinnamon Wreath
Red and green may be the season's usual colour palette, but if you hanker for something different, John Lewis's faux blueberry and cinnamon wreath offers a step-change. The design celebrates winter edibles with real cinnamon sticks adding a lovely scent every time you pass through the door.
Buy now £40.00, John Lewis
GardenCo 50cm Colour Changing Pre-Lit Christmas Wreath
Warm white lights look great against winter foliage, but if you fancy a change, this wreath offers multi-colour options too. The 40 LED bulbs can change hue at the touch of a button, allowing you to switch up your decorations for different parties seamlessly.
Buy now £12.99, Amazon
Briful 16" Christmas Wreath Gold Door Wreath
Go for gold! A gilded wreath hints at a lavish shindig behind the front door.
Buy now £22.99, Amazon
Best alternative Christmas wreaths
So you want to stand out from the crowd? Throw out the rulebook and embrace statement wreath designs for a dose of yuletide uniqueness.
Anthropologie Pearl Berry Wreath
Done with red, green and gold? Head to Anthropologie where a wreath of pearly loveliness awaits. Perfect for adding festive decor to interior doors, this design is made with tiny pearls fanning out in a traditional wreath shape. Add a wide velvet ribbon for hanging - you won't need much else. So simple, yet so stunning.
Buy now £68.00, Anthropologie
Graham & Green Silver Disco Ball Wreath
We’d like to add one more to the seasonal directive of ‘eat, drink and be merry’ if you don’t mind: boogie. Turn your abode into a Christmas disco wonderland with this mirrorball wreath, guaranteed to glint in any light (even when the sun sets at 3pm).
Buy now £75.00, Graham & Green
John Lewis Bauble Wreath
Decor dopamine hits don't come much better than this for Christmas. John Lewis' fabulous bauble wreath is back for another year, ready to brighten up sun-starved homes with a shot of joy. The mix of colours means it will sync up with most Christmas decorating themes.
Buy now £30.00, John Lewis
Best fresh Christmas wreaths
As we’re still a fair few months from Christmas, top florists haven’t begun showcasing their festive wreath offerings for 2025 yet. Once they do, we’ll pick the best of the bunch and pop them below.
How to properly care for and store Christmas wreaths
If you’re going down the faux route, it’s worth shelling out a little extra for the right wreath storage so you can continue to enjoy it for decades to come. Keeping it wrapped in tissue paper and in a hat box is an easy solution, but you can also get specialised storage bags to keep your wreath in.
Can you hang wreaths indoors?
Wreath-hanging is a tradition ripe for making your own. Instead of suspending them from your front door, why not put them above the mantlepiece, over headboards, and on internal doors - even your shower screen if you feel like it!
