20 best Christmas wreath ideas even novices can make

When considering Christmas wreath ideas, think outside the box – er, circle. This star-shaped option is as unexpected as it is festive. Once you’ve wrapped your pine branches around your star-shaped frame (or purchased a premade star wreath base), add a spray of festive rose hips, frost-dusted red apples, cinnamon sticks and a pine cone or two for a rustic yet fabulous alternative to a round wreath.

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Christmas wreath ideas don’t get more traditional than this evergreen base topped with holly, mistletoe, snowflakes, pine cones and red and gold baubles. The gauzy white bow and wooden snowflakes add old-fashioned charm to a wreath that wouldn’t look out of place on Tiny Tim’s front door. A luxurious wreath base helps, so get the biggest and nicest you can find.

If you love the idea of a winter wonderland Christmas (even if it’s sweltering outside), this is the Christmas wreath for you. The decorations are wintery lilac and silver, and even the natural elements, like the twigs, sprigs and seed pods, have a dusting of frosty glitter. Mixing matte and sparkly textures helps make this gorgeous wreath pop, while leaving the top twigs bare adds to the frosty forest feeling, like leafless trees in the winter.

Break from tradition with a Christmas wreath that evokes royalty and luxury. Not only does this wreath feel festive without a spot of red in sight, but it also opens you up to tons of pretty hues – think lavender, violet, mauve and eggplant. You can buy purple decorations  or paint white ornaments and pine cones in a variety of shades. Finish with a silky lilac and amethyst ribbon.

On this snow-dusted Christmas wreath, bushy spruce sprigs peek from beneath cotton balls, snowy pine cones and gorgeous, glittery snowflake ornaments. If you fancy a white Christmas without the cold or have ornaments that are a little past their prime, a nice dusting of faux snow will solve both problems. As a bonus, you’ll have the most festive front door on the street.

Not all Christmas wreath ideas can take care of both your recycling and your crafting needs, but this one is up to the task. You’ll need around 200 to 250 corks to cover the foam or straw wreath base (wrapping it in burlap or twine will help the glue adhere). Once you’ve glued the wine corks all over the wreath, add red berries, a few sprigs of evergreen, a cotton ball or two and some baubles and pine cones for perfectly festive (and eco-friendly) decor.

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What’s better than a gorgeous metallic? Two gorgeous metallics, of course. Get creative and select ornaments of different shapes, sizes and textures (we love the stars, hearts and rustic gold ferns). And for the ribbon at the top? Bronze, naturally.

If you like your holiday decor simple but impactful, no need to consider other Christmas wreath ideas. This one’s for you. It’s made of juniper, but you could get the same effect with any gorgeous greenery, including real or faux boxwood or traditional spruce. Make sure the wreath frames are in three different sizes and tie them with a red ribbon.

Christmas wreath ideas that play with balance are always stunners, and this one is no exception. It combines a base of bare vines and a top heavy with evergreen sprigs and eucalyptus stems. The inclusion of purple leaves brings freshness, while the red berries and pine cones retain the holiday look. When crafting yours, start with a straw or vine wreath base, then add a profusion of garden greenery to the top half, using different lengths to create a messy, full look.

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Some Christmas wreaths seem simple but really wow you with their details, like this all-white example. It features five frosted pine cones, each one carefully placed to form the point of a five-point star. The snow-covered white stars and decorative mini snowballs scattered over the rest of this straw wreath maintain the wintry theme while delivering an unmistakably Christmas look.