It might be October, but Christmas is already making an appearance. From festive decorations currently on sale to designers sharing their festive inspiration, it's not too soon to be thinking about your decor ahead of the celebrations.
One interior designer who's already embracing the holidays is Shea McGee, who has taken to the Studio McGee Instagram to share her favorite unexpected places to hang Christmas wreaths. Perhaps the front door is your usual go-to, but this year, why not bring the wreath inside to your dining room and beyond?
Here, discover the unusual places she likes to introduce wreaths into her Christmas decor – and how to recreate the looks at home that feel cohesive rather than misplaced.
4 unexpected places to hang your wreaths this Christmas
Traditional Christmas decorations are truly beautiful, but there's no reason you can't think outside the box and stray from classic designs. Something as simple as hanging your wreath in a less-expected way will give your Christmas decorating ideas a new lease of life.
On the back of a dining chair
The dining room is at the heart of Christmas celebrations. It's the room you gather with family and enjoy a festive feast, so how you decorate will impact the atmosphere of the space.
And while you might be a pro when it comes to Christmas table decor ideas, the chairs can often feel forgotten. So why not take inspiration from Shea's decor by hanging a wreath from the back of each dining chair?
This will instantly make them feel like part of the decor and is certainly an unexpected choice. You could even take it one step further by using chair wreaths as unique place cards that guests can take home with them.
The joints of a built-in
If this year's bookshelf wealth trend has taught us anything, it's that these stylish displays are our pride and joy, making them the perfect place for decorations all year round. But so often, they are a forgotten space when it comes to Christmas – but not anymore.
Shea says that joints in built-in shelves are the perfect place to hang a wreath, especially if you opt for a smaller size with an oversized ribbon, like in the home library above. Compliment it with other charming Christmas ornaments to give your reading materials a festive touch.
Hang on a window
The classic place to hand a wreath in on your front door, but why not let the festive joy be seen inside and out by hanging a wreath on a window?
This approach ensures the wreath doesn't impede the function of your spaces while filling an otherwise empty space. And if you're worried about a window wreath blocking natural light, opt for a thinner design with a large inner opening, like in this dining room.
We love how the wreath ties in beautifully with the rest of the room, from the red ribbons that also hand from the chandelier to the matching greenery displayed in the vase sat on a pedestal.
In front of a mirror
You've probably heard of the decor hack of placing vases of flowers in front of mirrors to make them look more abundant, so why not practice the same technique with your Christmas wreath?
This is particularly effective if you're working with a smaller space or a sparse wreath. Hanging it from the top of your mirror will instantly make it look fuller and as if you've put more effort into the decorating than you haven.
Opt for mirrors around your home that are more of a decorative addition – hanging a wreath on a mirror you use every day will quickly become an inconvenience.
Shop Christmas wreaths
A simple, elegant wreath is all you need to spruce up the back of your dining room chairs. This one features blueberry, juniper, and a brown ribbon.
For something larger and fuller, this wreath has plenty to offer. With integrated festive lights, it's the perfect addition to hang on a mirror.
A wreath hung on a window often benefits from being less full, and this design has a larger central hole to allow plenty of natural light through.
Whether you opt for a wreath on your dining chairs, window, or to spruce up interiors, these unexpected ways to hang Christmas wreaths is the perfect way to bring a unique touch to this year's display.
