Easy ways to make a trendy Christmas wreath for your home

The wreath is an underrated Christmas staple which is rapidly becoming the star of the show.

Searches for Christmas wreaths have doubled as we head into December, with white wreaths seeing a 250 per cent increase in Google searches this year as opposed to last.

The top five wreath trends for December 2021 have been revealed as the white wreath as above, the dried wreath, with searches up 130 per cent, the orange wreath, up by 114 per cent, the asymmetric wreath, up by 87 per cent, and the re-used wreath, with searches increased by 82 per cent.

Floristry expert Wendy Rea, said: “While in the past, wreaths have been colourful, popular wreath trends now are more understated. White is a classy, stylish colour which evokes a sense of snow in a warm living room.

"Neutral white goes with everything. Also, white is a calming colour. And everyone is looking for a soothing Christmas experience in 2021.”

She explained: “If you are using a wet foam based wreath then you have an unlimited choice of white flowers. Roses, carnations, lily heads and lisianthus are all easy to cut short and put into foam.

“If thinking of a base of twigs or straw then you may want to consider faux or silk flowers - gypsophila is a good option as it does dry when left out of water and has a look of snowflakes.”

Foliage such as grey Eucalyptus would look beautiful alongside white flowers, said Wendy. You can buy specialist white spray paint for flowers or even spray snow.

Place white wreaths in focus points and pair with gold colours or dark, rich tones. A coloured velvet bow would be a great finishing touch.

Dried wreaths suggest sustainability. There are other benefits too - dried flowers don’t wilt in the home, they feel unique, and bring a bit of texture into the home.

If you’re planning on a dried wreath, use loose design - erratic styling and asymmetrical shapes that show off your personality. Wild grasses, pine cones, dried English hydrangea make good bases. Collecting your own grasses and seed heads from hedgerows is ideal. Feathers such as pheasant can add drama.

“Wrap the wreath carefully in paper to store and reuse again at Christmas next year or even in Autumn.”

“Dried orange wreaths remind us of childhood, which might explain the rising trend. People want to remember joyful Christmases of their youth.

Oranges and Christmas have a long festive history. Treat dried oranges like baubles and go wild - the idea is to create a sense of abundance in the middle of winter.

“Cut oranges into thick slices, and cook them on a low oven temperature for around four hours. You don’t want to burn them but need to dry them out enough so they don’t rot on the wreath.

If you don’t fancy using oranges, you can do a twist on this wreath using lemon or grapefruit.”