This blog post about finding a front door wreath was last updated in October 2023.
If you’re looking for a large wreath that makes a statement, you can’t go wrong with our LED Flashing Silver Holiday Wreath this holiday season.
Front door wreaths are wonderful: Hang one on your front door and you instantly create a warm, welcoming entrance for your guests that lasts all season long. As is the case indoors with your tree, you’ll want to consider the scale of the wreath in relation to the door.
For home decorators unsure if they need a large or small wreath this season, our diagrams below show how two of our most popular wreath sizes fit on a standard-size front door.
24″ — A Small Wreath
A 24-inch wreath is just the right size for a standard 36-inch wide door. You’ll want to hang it about 14 inches from the top of the door so that it hangs right at the center.
36″ — A Large Wreath
A 36-inch wreath basically fits flush with the width of a standard size door. If you don’t use your front door very often and you love the dramatic impact of a larger wreath, then go for it. Otherwise, size down. We generally recommend our 36-inch wreath for over sized doors.
Shop our wreaths and see more of our full Holiday Collection here
For more holiday inspiration, check out these posts:
- What Size Christmas Tree Do I Need?
- How to Measure for Wreaths and Garland
- 13 Creative Christmas Decorating Ideas
- Style Up Your Door with Outdoor Christmas Decorations
- How to Make a Wreath With Margot Shaw
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Shanna
Hi there,
I am wanting to hang a wreath on the mirror above my fireplace. It’s a large Ballard mirror – Grand Palais 54″x36″. What size wreath would you recommend? I don’t want want it to look too small because the mirror is large and my fireplace is very large. Thanks for the help!
Kelley Bostian
Hi Shana,
First of all–we LOVE your choice in mirror. The Grand Palais is one of our personal faves!
We think both large and small wreaths could work great here, but recommend trying to decorate the edges of your mirror with garland to help fill space around the wreath.
Let us know if that works or if you want more suggestions!
Happy decorating,
Kelley
J
My front door has window panes and the grilles are narrow. How do you suggest hanging a wreath other than a traditional over the door hook?
Kelley Bostian
Hey J,
That’s a great question! One thought we had was to purchase command strip hooks that could be temporarily mounted to your front door to hold the wreath? These are small enough to go undetected behind a wreath’s garland, but might need to be painted green to fully blend in.
Hope that helps and happy decorating,
Kelley
Kathy mcm
Hi I would like to order wreaths for all windows and front door. My second floor windows the glass area is 27” wide and downstairs is 31”, what size do you recommend? Door is standard 36”wide glass on top and wooden bottom and would like that larger. Thinking all boxwood, thoughts?
Kelley Bostian
Hello, Kathy!
The writing team here at Ballard Designs would love to help, but we think you’d find better advice by reaching out to our FREE Design Services consultation department. They’d be happy to help you find your next wreath!
Happy Decorating,
Kelley
Sharron
Hello, I have a bi parting gate. I would like to place a wreath on each side- each side being 10ft. What size do you recommend? Thank you.
Abbey Nolte
Sharron,
We suggest a very large wreath, at least 36”.
Happy Decorating!
Melissa Mullan
What’s the best size wreath to hang above a king size bed?
Abbey Nolte
Melissa,
Really any size could work. Just depends on the look you’re going for.
Happy Decorating!
Charity Miller
I have 8’ tall doors that are 42” wide. What size wreath would you recommend?
Abbey Nolte
Charity,
As long as the wreath isn’t wider than the door, you should be fine. 36” would work great.
Lou Ellen Lathan
I would like to put wreaths on our front windows. (The front door is rather recessed and not as visible.) the windows have a small arch at the top. Window height is 10’2”. Width of the glass is 46”, width including casement is 52”. What size wreaths would be best?
Abbey Nolte
Lou,
36″ wreaths are your best choice.
Happy Decorating!
cele
I have double oval glass front doors. should I use teardrop wreaths or circle? Thanks
Caroline McDonald
Cele,
In terms of shape, either would work. Just make sure you measure!
Good luck,
Caroline
Cindy Maxwell
I have a 8 foot tall and 42 inch wide mahogany door. What size wreath does this size door need?
Abbey Nolte
Cindy,
Make sure the wreath isn’t wider than your door. 36” would work great.
paula cooper
I would like to hang 2 wreaths because I have solid black front French doors. What size if two will be side by side?
Abbey Nolte
Paula,
Just choose a size that isn’t larger than the doors, probably 2-3 inches of space on each side of the wreath to the end of the door.
Happy Decorating
Val
How big a wreath for hanging on windows? I have two front windows, each 50″ wide. Could I put a 48″ wreath on them, or will it look too big?
Caroline McDonald
Hi Val,
Thanks for your question. I think it’s just a matter of preference. A 48″ wreath on a 50″ window will definitely be big but it’ll look dramatic and impactful! As long as the wreath isn’t larger than the window, I think it’s just a question of personal preference. Good luck!
Caroline
Debbie Richardson
I own a 1857 Regency Cottage. I would like to put a wreath on each of two french doors/windows which are 4 feet wide . The glass area is 42 inch wide. These flank either sides of front door. What size of wreat should I use.
Abbey Nolte
Debbie,
Just choose a size that isn’t larger than the doors, probably 2-3 inches of space on each side of the wreath to the end of the door.
Carole
We have double front doors 8ftx30” painted medium to dark grey with a lot of glass..wood is at the bottom of door..it is sectioned off into 4 large panes..what size wreath should I use..
Abbey Nolte
Carole,
Just choose a size that isn’t larger than the doors, probably 2-3 inches of space on each side of the wreath to the end of the door.
Mary Jo Richard
Mary Jo
Hi I would like to hang 3 wreaths on my 36 in wide door attached by ribbon and letters monogram with the letters JOY attached to center of each what size wreaths should I get and what size monogram letters they are done in a vine monogram
Dianejk
What size wreaths should I get for a front entry double doors?
Abbey Nolte
Diane,
Just choose a size that isn’t larger than the doors, probably 2-3 inches of space on each side of the wreath to the end of the door.
Jamie
I have a barn that is 60’ long. I would like to put a wreath in the middle of it, what size would be best?
Caroline McDonald
Jamie, I would definitely find the biggest wreath you could! Definitely at least 36″ but the bigger the better!
Vickie Reed
THanks for the diagrams