The front door gives the very first impression of the home, viewed by visitors and passers by alike. Wreaths and evergreen branches have been used for a long time to create a festive welcome. Along with colourful and creative wreath ideas, there are plenty of other ways to make your front door part of your Christmas display.
Unique Wreaths
Every year at our wreath workshops we are amazed by how unique each of the finished creations is. Wreath making really is an opportunity to have fun.
For a front door display that blends classical tradition with some flamboyance, wire a number of Christmas decorations with a complementary theme, such as brown, cream and red baubles, statement glittering leaves and berry shaped picks into your wreath base. Carefully wrap a set of battery powered lights around. Tuck the battery pack behind the wreath to create a front door display that twinkles after dark. That will certainly catch the eye of all who walk past!
Hanging Your Christmas Wreath
Use an attractive length of ribbon to hang your wreath, so the hanging element becomes a feature of the display.
If you don’t want to make a hole in your door or it’s not possible to make one attach an adhesive hook upside down on the inside of the door near the top. You can then have the ribbon going up and over the door, held in place by this adhesive hook.
Hillier tip: You don’t need to hang wreaths from just your front door. They are also a beautiful addition to your Christmas table. A battery-powered candle placed in the centre will create a flickering glow.
Front Door Framing
If a wreath doesn’t suit your front door why not try something different? Try framing your front door with a combination of outdoor pot grown Christmas trees and garlands. Much in the way bay trees are positioned either side of a front door, two Christmas trees give a slight sense of formality and grandeur tempered with the joy of twinkling lights. The garland could incorporate some statement decorations, bows or the bounty of nature; pine cones and evergreen foliage.
After Christmas, you can continue to grow your tree in your garden, maintaining the happy spirit of the season!
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