A festive wreath needn’t be limited to traditional foliage and yuletide shades. Using an unexpected color palette can add a more modern twist to your wreath design, and gives you the flexibility to work in harmony with your decor ideas such as your Christmas tree theme. If you’re going "out there" with your Christmas wreath choice, it’s a good idea to incorporate flowers or foliage in some shape or form to ground the look and keep it natural, otherwise you run the risk of losing the concept altogether,’ says Lucy Searle. Is it beginning to look a lot like Christmas? Not until the holly is hanging from your own front door – and that’s official. Dunelm’s festive collection of wreaths and garlands is everything you’d expect of this seasonal staple – pretty, high quality and with plenty of choice. Just don’t forget a wreath hanger!

The key feature of a wreath is that it’s evergreen, as that’s what denotes the circle of life, the immortal spirit, that makes it a seasonal item. On a practical level, it’s also the only type of plant that would still be thriving in the freezing north. So wreaths are usually made of holly, ivy, conifers and other trees and shrubs that are plentiful around this time of year. If you want to make a wreath from scratch, wreath workshops are enjoying huge popularity so look out for a local session. A simple, undecorated wreath with beautiful, realistic greenery can be updated from year-to-year or specifically designed to suit your home,' says Jen Derry, Balsam Hill Vice President of Product Merchandising.If you're feeling inspired to create your own wreath, be sure to explore our collection of step by step wreath making guides. If you’d rather go it alone, you can use offcuts of your fresh Christmas tree to form a good base (wrap a metal wreath base in damp moss and trim and wire on the spruce sprigs, working your way around in a circle). Jewel tones are perfect for festive decor and winter decor ideas as they are wonderfully rich, warm and inviting; helping to make your space feel more cozy for the season. Here, rich shades of purple, pink and red feature in the form of dried flowers and dyed grasses.