DIY A Stunning Alternative To A Traditional Holiday Wreath Using A Few IKEA Items

A wreath is a classic ornament and among the most recognizable holiday motifs, whether it's a circle of leafy stems or features no greenery at all. This season, we're putting a twist on the traditional holiday decor by turning it on its head. Instead of an upright wreath, this project is for a stunning, horizontal halo wreath. With just a few IKEA items like garland, string lights, and Christmas tree ornaments, you can have a unique wreath to hang indoors or out for a festive touch.

This is an easy, beginner-friendly DIY. Its simple, neutral design makes it a great decor piece for any room. Plus, you can customize the wreath to match your holiday decor scheme, from a winter wonderland to a colorful Christmas. IKEA's VINTERFINT eucalyptus garland works for festive greenery. STRÅLA mini string lights and SNÖYRA pearl string lights are great options to give the wreath a holiday glow, and the gold VINTERFINT ornaments are the perfect finishing touch.

You can use a wooden floral hoop, wreath form, or foam ring as the base for this halo wreath, but ensure you don't mind the color popping through. First, wrap the hoop in your garland, securing the end with clear tape or hot glue. You want the leaves to wrap all the way around the base. Then, wrap the hoop with string lights and use twist ties to hide the battery pack on the inside of the wreath. Use an invisible hanging cord or fishing wire to hang the finished wreath. Tie strings at three or four points around the ring and knot the cords together on the opposite end. Finally, mount the cord onto a ceiling hook. There you have it, an easy way to make your own Christmas wreath. Decorate it further by hanging the gold tree ornaments around the wreath.

This design is simple and modern, but you can easily tailor it to match your home's aesthetic. Wrap the wreath with flowers or colorful vines, add pinecones or dried fruit as ornaments, and instead of invisible wire, use twine or ribbon to attach it to your ceiling. However you decorate it, you'll have a gorgeous alternative to a traditional wreath that still brings in the holiday spirit with style.