Key Takeaways
- Faux greenery wreaths can work in any home decor style and season.
- Wreaths add decorative interest anywhere, on doors, walls, tables, etc.
- Layering faux wreaths with other decor items is a way to maximize design impact.
Introduction
Faux greenery wreaths have become a centerpiece of home decor staples in contemporary housing – highlighting versatile styling, longevity, and practicality to sustain for every season, style, and theme. Faux greenery wreaths, compared to real greenery wreaths, enhances the foliage of nature, but diminish the need for upkeep and pending wilting. Faux greenery wreaths have the ability to easily bring in every season of the year, style, theme, and every room in your house back to the aesthetic of nature. Whether you are too, create a festive wreath for Christmas or a wreath that goes with the rest of your condo, faux greenery can elevate the nature aesthetic. And, there are some cool ideas for the faux greenery wreaths to exist beyond the door, that not only pertain to the needs of the seasons but also holidays like Christmas Wreaths that can all be easily transitioned and added in by season.
Faux greenery wreaths come in all shapes, textures, colors, and styles, from dainty, drapey eucalyptus rings to bold, chunky boxwood wreaths. Again, the fact of faux greenery wreaths is ensuring other showroom potential with none of the horticultural course restraints. Coming up with creative ideas to style the wreath will create a cohesive feel, unique to the home decor, while enjoying the benefits of reuse from the faux greenery.
Enhancing the Entry Way
Select a wreath that complements the color palette and/or architectural features of your home’s exterior; simple eucalyptus wreaths work well in modern spaces, while mild boxwood wreath accents fit perfectly with cottage homes. You can also take a more seasonal approach, swapping wreaths during winter holidays or special occasions and giving your front door a seasonal feel!
Experiment with layering your front entry wreath with a contrasting ribbon, a mounted welcome plaque, or a string of battery-operated fairy lights to create more depth. You can add delightful personality to the outside of your door while also boosting curb appeal during every season (yes, even in winter!).
For year-round inspiration, House Beautiful features a variety of ways to display seasonal wreaths on front doors for all twelve months of the year.
Interior Wall Accents
Bring the outdoors in by decorating with faux wreaths as unique wall decor. Space a single wreath above the mantel for a break in the linear design of a fireplace or group various small wreaths within a gallery wall. This unexpected decor detail adds texture and movement to a space and feels fresh compared to standard dull wall decor.
Wreaths work for a series of design styles freshly designed, the texture works along with rustic farmhouse and bohemian chic.
Play with the wreaths by mixing different types of greenery. Try fern and olive leaf wreaths together. You can use wreaths beyond just the living or dining rooms; great wreaths on walls in entryways, bedrooms, and bathrooms soften the hard surfaces and mimic nature’s soothing purposes.
Table Centerpieces
No more wreaths have to be displayed vertically. If you adopt a faux greenery wreath to lay flat on your dining or coffee table, it will ground an elegant tablescape. To anchor a cohesive focal point, try adding a cluster of candles, decorative lanterns, or seasonal figures into the ring. This can also easily transition your decor for any upcoming celebrations—adding mini pumpkins for the fall, glass ornaments for winter, and pastel eggs for spring and summer.
Wreath decor can provide great greenery without upkeep or allergens in busy family areas. While you roll out faux wreaths, braided jute runners or wooden trays to lean into the rustic or farmhouse feel will add warmth and additional depth.
Changes of Seasons
A significant advantage of faux greenery wreaths is their versatility happening with a neutral base so you can change accents any time of year and not have to store wreaths. For instance, spring accents could be faux pastel flowers or sprigs of lavender that add a sense of freshness. The summer might inspire a bold tropical greenery wreath accompanied by dried citrus slices or seashells. Come fall, the wreath could transition into faux gold leaves, mini pumpkins or berry sprays for a nice warm look. In the winter, pine cones, faux snow or a metallic ribbon accent could add seasonal flair.
Having a wreath that you can keep displayed means you get better cost per use with new seasonal looks every few months. Good Housekeeping had some examples of seasonal wreaths a while back to inspire you, and I have seen quite a few handmade wreaths that inspire double takes.
Combining with Real Items
You can create a faux greenery wreath by adding some organic or natural items to enhance the realistic look of the faux wreath. A faux wreath displayed on a wooden door, brick surround or stone element can take on another look with depth and texture added. A faux wreath mixed in with an old piece and newly made items creates an interesting vignette; for instance, a faux wreath mixed within a stack of real wood logs or placed beside a rustic handmade wood sign with a holiday message will create a full scene and bring the outside in without the day to day responsibility of taking care of a living plant.
The tactile elements you would mix such as real pine cones, dried flowers and ribbon will give it a more authentic look. A banner of faux and real mixed together tells a more thought out display while telling the story of the outdoors into the inside, though not literally.
Some Maintenance
Faux greenery wreaths are a high commodity because they take very little effort to continue to look fresh. You only need to lightly dust anything that gathers on them once in a while with a soft dusting brush or soft microfiber cloth from the way seat to remove dust or a runner. If the faux greenery wreaths looks a bit dingy, you now wash the whole wreath with cool water and allow the wreath to completely air dry before again placing the wreath on the door.
It is best to store wreaths in a cool, dry location in a bag or box to keep them in shape and not get crushed or discolored. I cannot stress enough not to hang your wreath head directly in long sun, the fabric will fade. Take a look to make sure nothing is losing or needs to be adjusted to the proper range of view.
Routine maintenance means your faux wreaths will last many years without losing their charm, making it a worthwhile investment for long-term home style. With a little attention, they can remain part of your home’s evolving decor for many years.
The options are practically endless, and the adaptations for home decorating with wreaths are beneficial and brilliant. Faux greenery wreaths are applicable to so many design situations; customizing as much and as little as you want, they will allow you to style your decorating look every season and for every space.
