Faux wreaths are gaining momentum because they can be used practically anywhere, for any occasion, and because they are durable, can be maintained, and designed to easily and fairly quickly change the vibe of your space. Faux wreaths are observably low maintenance options for seasonal decorating accents, can easily come to life for seasonal visual representations, in combination with themed decor, for example, a simple wreath change or refresh can easily create a festive or inviting transitory entry (brief or short updates to an entryway or mantel during the year) or a holiday season or special celebration look or style. If you are looking for a special holiday themed faux wreath, you may enjoy the selection of Christmas Wreaths at Antique Farmhouse.
Leverage the vast creative possibilities of artificial wreath designs, 'come to life' with the use of compliments that build off the wreath's design and colors, and without a design degree. Transforming spaces, rooms, or seasonal design concepts can be a fun and realistic endeavor as well, whether a capacity of spring blooms or surface textures of winter. Faux wreaths are ultimately a more sustainable and economic way to update interiors, as posting on a faux wreath seasonal planner to help guide the pace within your own design development process makes the changes unique to you!
Spring Fresh
As the lingering grips of winter begin to fade, keep a fresh soothing faux wreath, with whatever your starting point is, either a grapevine or neutral greenery based base for something new. From this base, you can quickly add pastel faux floral blooms, like tulips, cherry blossoms, and daffodils. To add additional floral accents such as butterflies (love the fabric butterflies!) or even tasty speckled eggs, to the floral canvas will not represent renewal from a springtime perspective. Add or swap out touches of faux moss or a bird nest to further reflect the imagery in a faux wreath and keep the look easy to clean and maintain. Other springtime personalizations might be included fabric ribbons, pastel or standard wintergreen foliage. The season encourages one to hope or wish for something new.
Summer Vibe
Celebrate the lovely spirit of summer by experimenting with brighter colors and more playful decor hanging from your faux wreath. You can, for example, swap out spring florals for sunflowers, bright daisies, and a range of bright greens. You can also play up the season with faux fruit - lemons, limes, or an unexpected bright orange - that captures the very essence of summer vibrancy and zest. Or, for a beach-combing twist, you can put decorative seashells or starfish, or you can weave nautical rope in and out of the wreath for a nautical decorating twist.
Decorating during the summer months is all about evoking that fun-loving, open-hearted feel of the season. For example, lighter materials like woven raffia or airy shredded mesh ribbon will enhance movement in your wreath, creating an airy feeling. If you want to create more pizazz, adding in some small battery-powered fairy lights - use them for outdoor evening gatherings or add them to your indoor summer decorating! These will create an ambiance, while adding joyful texture and energy, and creating a fun and summer-inspired statement with your wreath.
Autumn Harvest
Fall wreaths transition beautifully into the season with their rich textures and warm colors. Use faux leaves in crimson, ochre, and gold to create layers, and add traditional pieces like miniature pumpkins, berries, pinecones, and acorns. For a rustic element, add dried wheat stalks, or you can make a central piece out of a wide plaid bow.
The autumn wreath makes for a warm and cozy scene at your front door and can be modified in a matter of minutes without going to the pumpkin patch. These representations are inviting, utilizing elements from the natural order of the year, which helps your house follow the rhythm of what is going on outside. If you want some more tips for decorating wreaths by season, Martha Stewart has a resourceful guide, which may be a good place to start.
Winter Wonderland
As it gets colder and the holidays approach, change your faux wreath from a spring or summer decoration to a winter wonder. Add evergreen stems, faux holly berries, and frosted pinecone stems for a wintry look that mimics a forest covered in snow. You can also add shiny metallic elements such as silver-tipped branches or shiny faux ornaments. Tie the wreath together with a bow made of gorgeous velvet or shiny blue fabric.
If you want a white Christmas wreath, spray the wreath with faux snow spray and wrap it in battery operated LED string lights. This festive winter decor commemorates the holiday season and lasts through New Years and the rest of the winter season.
Transitional Tips
One of the best features of faux wreaths is their versatility. To maximize the impact of your wreath base, choose one that is not too complicated or busy—the wreath can be simple greenery or a grapevine wreath. Use removable adhesive hooks, floral wire, or twist ties to attach the seasonal accessories to your wreath so you can change out the decor elements easily without damaging the wreath base or spending lots of time in the positioning of decorations. This approach is economical, reduces waste, and simplifies the process of dressing your wreath for seasonal celebrations, large or small, whether you want to change your wreath monthly or just for the Christmas season.
Once you have invested in a basic high-quality neutral wreath and a collection of accessories on hand for seasonal wreath themes or decorating to everyday elegance, you will be prepared for last-minute holiday gatherings to celebrations for any gathering throughout the year. For more wreath design tips for all year that inspire your creativity, check out Real Simple for various designs and ideas.
DIY vs Purchased Wreaths
Making or purchasing a wreath is really dependent on your time, creativity, and budget, however, custom DIY wreaths allow you to craft your wreath any way you desire, specifically making it one-of-a-kind. In addition, making wreaths is something many people find relaxing and enjoyable for creative time with their home--and on a budget considering you can hang wreaths year after year and each time you use materials again, you have a new wreath with recycled, intuitive ideas. Shops usually have a range of really great faux wreaths that often look designer-quality and have additional decorations or other components that can be simplified. Purchased wreaths allow the busy homeowner that desires to change their decor seasonally, but does not have to chance the assembly (time) of a wreath.
Maintenance and Storage
Caring for faux wreaths is surprisingly easy. Use a damp microfiber cloth on a regular basis to dust the vines or use a low-suction vacuum attachment for any deeper cleaning. Most faux materials perform really well, although it is helpful to keep them away from prolonged direct sunlight and excessive humidity to avoid fading and looking fresh year after year. Finally, purchase a solid plastic wreath container to store wreaths in the off season, or hang wreaths each season in a controlled climate where they retain their shape.
Conclusion
Faux wreaths really do open up many seasons of creativity. Between the bases and decorating possibilities, with consideration to your specific season or time of year, your wreath is taking on a new character. With little thought or effort you holiday wreath can take on any calendar timing from bright oranges for fall to twinkling greens for winter. With wreath tips you can control further the transition process and ensure they are respectable for years to come.
