The best door wreath is fab type of garden decor that can give your front door an instant glow-up, offering florals and foliage for elegant kerb-side appeal. While you may automatically think of Christmas trees and yuletide decor when you consider door wreaths, here at Modern Gardens, we love the idea of year-round door wreath displays.
Anyone going down the year-round route can choose to celebrate the seasons with differently-themed displays, highlighting the time of year and the various botany that particular period brings. We're thinking gentle spring wildflowers, bold summer sunflowers, mellow, golden autumn leaves, and crisp, green holly and ivy.
Best door wreaths at a glance:
• Best overall door wreath: TianBao Artificial Door Wreath - View on Amazon UK
• Best floral door wreath: SogYupk Peony Door Wreath - View on Amazon UK
• Best decorative door wreath: Valery Madelyn Spring Wreath for Front Door - View on Amazon UK
In an ideal world we'd all love to have the time to create our own door wreaths, but there are so many beautiful ready-made choices available to suit the style of your home, opting for a faux wreath is the most simple and practical solution. Adding some illumination with some battery-powered fairy lights or even garden-friendly lighting can ensure your wreath will look lovely day and night.
Best door wreath ideas for your front door
Best overall door wreath
Tianbao/AmazonThis gorgeous door wreath from TianBao gives you an abundance of sweet spring flowers and is bursting with cheerful colours and fresh greenery. The wreath has an overall diameter of 17-7 inches, so is generously sized for even large front doors. While the leaves are plastic, the flowers are made of silk for a delicate and realistic look.
Customer review: "This wreath was great value. Looks fab and brightens my front door. Just what I was looking for."
Pros
- Multi-coloured
- Silk flowers
Cons
- Plastic leaves
Best floral door wreath
Sogyupk/AmazonThis wreath is perfect to grace more compact entrances, measuring in just under 12 inches. It is adorned with blousy peonies, delicate roses, and attractive hydrangea. This makes a statement with a mix of vivid colours that blend beautifully with each other. The flowers and leaves are silk and the base is crafted from rattan material.
Customer review: "Excellent product. It's perfect and looks so pretty on my front door. Very well made and was very well packaged."
Pros
- Large blooms
- Comes gift boxed
Cons
- Only 11.8-inches in diameter
Best decorative door wreath
Valery Madelyn/Amazon This might be a little too ornate for some tastes, but anyone who enjoys going all out with their door decor will appreciate the detail in this wreath from Valery Madelyn. As well as sprigs of lavender and perfectly placed violets, this gives you three colour-coordinated butterflies for a touch of whimsy. This measures in at 18-inches wide.
Customer review: "Really lovely wreath. Great colouring, and a nice compliment for the start of spring. High quality product and worth the cost. Quick delivery and well packaged."
Pros
- Comes with a hanging cord
- Butterfly detail
Cons
- Thin base ring
Best door wreath for greenery
BrifulAmazonAt the opposite end of the scale is this simple artificial eucalyptus option that will add a touch of verdant charm to your front door. While we think this is sophisticated as a standalone choice, lots of reviewers have used this as a base wreath to add additional faux flowers to make it more eye-catching. This measures in at a generous 20 inches.
Customer review: "This looks amazing. Just needed a little bit of tweaking, due to the packaging and to get it looking full again. I’m so pleased with my purchase and would highly recommend!"
Pros
- Great for crafters
- Iron wire in the base
Cons
- Might need to add flowers
Best rustic door wreath
Flameer/AmazonIf your home has a very natural vibe, a more rustic-style wreath might suit your style. This Flameer choice is lovely, with lots of generous greenery dotted with plenty of small, delicate flowers. The leaves and flowers are a mixture of silk and plastic for good looks and durability. This wreath has a 16-inch diameter.
Customer review: "I absolutely love this wreath. I was nervous that it was gonna look fake and tacky, but like the other excellent reviews I was not disappointed."
Pros
- Delicate flowers
- 16-inch diameter
Cons
- No hanging hook
Best basket-style door wreath
MeagkkaAmazonAnyone who wants an alternative to a traditional, circular door wreath should consider a basket-style design. This door hanging looks like a bunch of pink and purple wildflowers sitting in a natural, real wood-woven basket. It measures approximately 17 inches tall. This comes boxed and will require a bit of wrangling on arrival to get it looking its best.
Customer review: "Front door decoration is very attractive. Will use it for several years. Shipping box was very protective."
Pros
- Natural wood basket
- Two different types of flower
Cons
- Not slimline
Best half-wreath
JiaJiayaAmazonAnother alternative to classic wreaths is to go for a half-wreath option. This kind of design is a more contemporary choice, perfect for modern homes. This JIAJIAYI version has fresh florals, including petal-rich peonies and pretty rosebuds. The bow detail brings jute and lace into the mix for a cottage-core touch of style.
Customer review: "This is absolutely beautiful. Added some battery operated lights to it and it looks amazing on the front door. Highly recommended."
Pros
- Bow detail
- Subtle colours
Cons
- Not a full wreath
How do I hang a door wreath?
If you're happy to get your DIY tools out and bang a big nail into your front door, then that's a super-simple solution to suspend your wreath.
This won't work for PVC doors, though, and there are more sophisticated options, including suction hooks and dedicated wreath hangers.
Wreath hangers are flat metal rods with hooks at either end - one to hang the wreath from - and one that you hook over the top of your door.
What's the difference between a wreath, garland, and a swag?
A wreath, like the ones we've highlighted above, is traditionally an arrangement of flowers and foliage fastened in a ring shape. They are classic door decor, especially at Christmas time.
A garland is comprised of the same kind of materials as a wreath but follows a string-style design. Garlands are typically draped over fireplaces, strung around staircases, or suspended from the ceiling.
A swag is generally shorter than a garland and is larger in the centre with tapered ends. These can also decorate fireplaces or mantlepieces or be used over doorways and windows.
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Amy-Mae Turner is a Commerce Content Writer for Modern Gardens, Yours, Take A Break Pets, and A Modern Kitchen. When she's not pottering in the garden or mucking around in the kitchen, she can be found having doggy cuddles with her two beloved cockapoochis.