Whether you like simple, subtle decorations or want your Christmas decor to be much more over-the-top, there’s one thing your home absolutely needs for the holidays: a wreath. Decorating your front door with a festive holiday wreath gives your porch and home its own holiday spirit that all your neighborhood can appreciate. When you’re looking for a quick and easy way to decorate your home, follow our handy guide on how to make your own DIY holiday wreath.
Decide on a Style
Your holiday wreath should reflect your personal decorating style. You can use different shapes, different color schemes, and different materials based on your style. Here are a few different styles to get your inspiration flowing.
Traditional Holiday Wreath
![Front door wreath options for a DIY outdoor decoration](https://homeyou.s3.amazonaws.com/media/HowtoHolidayFestive/diy-holiday-wreath.jpg)
The traditional holiday wreath is made from evergreen leaves, red berries, and usually has a bow. If you really want to be traditional, you can make these wreaths out of plants from your own garden.
Rustic Holiday Wreath
![Rustic wreath decor for the home exterior](https://homeyou.s3.amazonaws.com/media/HowtoHolidayFestive/decor-christmas-wreath.jpg)
This rustic holiday wreath is made with burlap, a bow, and can easily be decorated with natural elements such as twigs, branches, and berries.
Whimsical Holiday Wreath
![Festive holiday colors on an outdoor wreath](https://homeyou.s3.amazonaws.com/media/HowtoHolidayFestive/decoration-diy-wreath.jpg)
The whimsical holiday wreath defies tradition and uses bright colors, glitter, and fun holiday items to bring a unique holiday spirit to your home.
Industrial Holiday Wreath
![Custom DIY wreaths like no other](https://homeyou.s3.amazonaws.com/media/HowtoHolidayFestive/industrial-decor-wreath.jpg)
For an industrial holiday wreath, use scrap pieces of metal and weld them together to form a wreath. Add a soft bow for a striking juxtaposition.
Modern Holiday Wreath
![Origami wreaths for the more ambitious DIY family](https://homeyou.s3.amazonaws.com/media/HowtoHolidayFestive/geometric-wreath-decor.jpg)
If you have a modern home, you need a modern holiday wreath. Fold cardstock into geometric patterns or spray paint rocks or stones to create this edgy, geometric holiday wreath.
Vintage Holiday Wreath
![Vintage DIY wreath decor for a home](https://homeyou.s3.amazonaws.com/media/HowtoHolidayFestive/ornaments-wreath-diy.jpg)
Using vintage holiday ornaments, you can create a vintage holiday wreath that will add a touch of old-world glamor to your front door.
Chic Holiday Wreath
![Old man winter gets a chic reboot with this wreath](https://homeyou.s3.amazonaws.com/media/HowtoHolidayFestive/flowers-wreath-diy.jpg)
Use soft pastels, faux roses, and elegant ornaments to create this chic holiday wreath.
Sweet Holiday Wreath
![Old school edible candy cane wreath ideas](https://homeyou.s3.amazonaws.com/media/HowtoHolidayFestive/wreath-decor-candies.jpg)
If you want your home to be as sweet as possible, use candy canes to make your sweet holiday wreath.
Arts and Crafts Holiday Wreath
![The ultimate in arts and crafts decor wreaths](https://homeyou.s3.amazonaws.com/media/HowtoHolidayFestive/front-door-wreath.jpg)
Making an arts and crafts holiday wreath is all about using your preferred crafty medium and turning it into a gorgeous holiday wreath for all to see.