17 DIY Spring Wreath Ideas for Your Front Door
My front door used to be the most boring part of my house. Plain, brown, and completely forgettable. Then one spring I made a simple eucalyptus wreath in about twenty minutes, hung it up, and suddenly neighbors were stopping to ask about it. That is when I realized a wreath is the easiest way to make a whole house feel welcoming. These diy spring wreath ideas are all things I have made myself, most for under ten dollars. Save this list before you scroll on, and check my (see also: diy-spring-wreath-ideas) and (see also: spring-front-door-decor) posts for more front door inspiration.
What this costs at a glance: Most wreaths here cost $3 to $10 and take 20 to 40 minutes, and many start with a grapevine or foam base you can reuse for years.
1. Eucalyptus Hoop Wreath
A eucalyptus hoop wreath is the simplest, most elegant wreath I have ever made, and it takes about fifteen minutes. I buy a metal hoop from the craft store, attach small bunches of eucalyptus with floral wire, and hang it with a ribbon. The asymmetry looks modern and fresh. My first attempt I used too much eucalyptus and it looked like a bush, so cover about two-thirds of the hoop and leave the rest bare. It dries beautifully and lasts all season.
Cost: ~$6 | Time: 15 minutes
2. Tulip Bunch Wreath
A tulip bunch wreath looks like spring itself, and it is easier than it looks. I buy a grapevine wreath base, attach small bunches of faux tulips with floral wire, and fill in the gaps with greenery. The tulips in pink, yellow, and white look cheerful and bright. I made the mistake once of using real tulips and they wilted in a day, so faux is the way to go for a door wreath. It takes about thirty minutes and lasts for years.
Cost: ~$9 | Time: 30 minutes
3. Lavender Bundle Wreath
A lavender bundle wreath smells wonderful and looks like something from a French farmhouse. I buy dried lavender bundles from the craft store, attach them to a foam wreath form with floral wire, and overlap them so no foam shows. The purple against the green is lovely. My first wreath I used fresh lavender and it shed everywhere, so dried is better for a door. It takes about twenty minutes and the scent lasts for months. I also tuck a few sprigs into drawers, because the scent lingers beautifully and keeps everything smelling fresh.
Cost: ~$8 | Time: 20 minutes
Pro tip: Fresh lavender dries beautifully, so your wreath will smell good for months.
4. Lemon Slice and Greenery Wreath
A lemon slice wreath is the freshest, brightest wreath I have ever hung on my door. I buy a grapevine base, attach faux lemon slices and green leaves with hot glue, and add a yellow ribbon bow. It looks like sunshine and it makes everyone smile. I tried real lemon slices once and they attracted bugs, so faux is essential for an outdoor wreath. It takes about twenty-five minutes and costs about seven dollars. It also works beautifully in a kitchen.
Cost: ~$7 | Time: 25 minutes
5. Dried Flower Hoop Wreath
A dried flower hoop wreath is delicate and beautiful, and it costs about six dollars to make. I use a metal hoop, attach small bunches of dried flowers with thin wire, and let a few stems hang loose for a natural look. The colors are soft and muted, which I love. My first attempt I used too many flowers and it looked crowded, so less is more here. It is best hung on a covered porch, because rain will ruin dried flowers fast.
Cost: ~$6 | Time: 20 minutes
6. Boxwood and Blossom Wreath
A boxwood wreath with a few spring blossoms is the classic look, and it never goes out of style. I buy a faux boxwood wreath, tuck in a few pink blossoms with floral wire, and add a simple bow. It looks lush and green and it lasts for years. I made the mistake once of buying a boxwood wreath that was too small for my door, so measure first. A wreath about half the width of the door is the right size. It takes ten minutes to add the blossoms.
Cost: ~$10 | Time: 10 minutes
7. Pastel Egg Wreath for Easter
A pastel egg wreath is the prettiest Easter decoration I have ever made, and it is so easy. I buy a foam wreath form, glue on small pastel eggs from the craft store, and fill the gaps with a little moss. It takes about twenty minutes and costs about five dollars. My first wreath I used eggs that were too big and it looked like a toy, so small eggs are the key. It hangs on the door for Easter and then comes down, but it is a joy while it is up.
Cost: ~$5 | Time: 20 minutes
8. Grapevine Wreath With Spring Blooms
A grapevine wreath with spring blooms is the most natural-looking wreath on this list, and it is my favorite. I start with a plain grapevine base, tuck in faux blooms in pink and white, and add a little greenery. The grapevine texture shows through and it looks organic. I learned to use floral wire instead of hot glue, because the glue comes loose in the sun. It takes about thirty minutes and it looks like it cost thirty dollars, and guests always ask where I bought it.
Cost: ~$8 | Time: 30 minutes
Pro tip: Use a wire wreath form for heavy flowers, foam forms bend under the weight.
9. Moss-Covered Wreath With White Flowers
A moss-covered wreath with white flowers is the most elegant wreath I have made, and it is surprisingly simple. I buy a foam wreath form, glue on sheet moss until it is fully covered, and then add a few white faux flowers. The green and white is fresh and clean. My first attempt I used too little moss and the foam showed through, so buy two sheets to be safe. It takes about thirty minutes and it looks like a boutique wreath.
Cost: ~$7 | Time: 30 minutes
10. Ribbon-Wrapped Wreath With Faux Peonies
A ribbon-wrapped wreath with faux peonies is the most romantic wreath on this list. I wrap a foam wreath form in wide pastel ribbon, glue on a few large peonies, and add a bow. The peonies are the star, so buy good quality ones. I made the mistake once of buying cheap peonies that looked plastic, so spend a little more on the flowers. It takes about twenty-five minutes and it looks like a wedding wreath. I hang mine on the front door in early March, and it stays up through Easter because the colors work for both.
Cost: ~$9 | Time: 25 minutes
11. Herb Garden Wreath
An herb garden wreath is a wreath you can cook with, which is my favorite kind. I attach small bunches of fresh rosemary, thyme, and mint to a grapevine base with twine, and it smells wonderful every time the door opens. It takes about twenty minutes and costs about five dollars if you grow your own herbs. I learned to use fresh herbs, because dried ones crumble and fall off. It lasts about two weeks, and then I snip the herbs for dinner.
Cost: ~$5 | Time: 20 minutes
12. Cherry Blossom Branch Wreath
A cherry blossom branch wreath is the most delicate wreath I have ever made, and it is stunning. I buy a few faux cherry blossom branches, attach them to a grapevine base with floral wire, and let them arch naturally. The pink blossoms against the brown grapevine are beautiful. My first attempt I used too many branches and it looked like a bush, so three branches is plenty. It takes about twenty minutes and it is the first thing people notice.
Cost: ~$8 | Time: 20 minutes
13. Burlap and Lace Spring Wreath
A burlap and lace wreath is rustic and soft at the same time, and it costs about four dollars to make. I wrap a foam wreath form in burlap ribbon, add a strip of lace over it, and finish with a few small flowers. The texture is lovely. I made the mistake once of using burlap that was too rough and it scratched the door paint, so use a soft burlap ribbon. It takes about twenty minutes and it looks like a farmhouse find.
Cost: ~$4 | Time: 20 minutes
Pro tip: Burlap frays, so seal the cut edges with a little clear nail polish.
14. Forsythia Branch Wreath
A forsythia branch wreath is the brightest yellow wreath you will ever hang, and it is pure spring. I buy a few faux forsythia branches, attach them to a grapevine base, and let the yellow blooms spill over the edges. It takes about fifteen minutes and costs about six dollars. My first attempt I used real forsythia and it wilted in two days, so faux is the answer for a door wreath. It is the cheeriest thing on my porch every March.
Cost: ~$6 | Time: 15 minutes
15. Succulent Wreath on a Grapevine Base
A succulent wreath on a grapevine base is the most modern wreath on this list, and it is surprisingly easy. I buy small faux succulents, attach them to a grapevine base with floral wire, and fill in the gaps with moss. The green tones are beautiful and it lasts forever. I tried real succulents once and they died in the sun, so faux is the practical choice. It takes about thirty minutes and it looks like a living wall. I keep mine on a covered porch so the colors stay bright, and it still looks brand new after two whole seasons.
Cost: ~$9 | Time: 30 minutes
16. Wildflower Meadow Wreath
A wildflower meadow wreath looks like you gathered flowers from a field, and it is my favorite spring project. I buy a grapevine base, attach small bunches of faux wildflowers in different colors, and let them spill naturally. The mix of colors is joyful and relaxed. I learned to use flowers of different heights, because all the same height looks stiff. It takes about thirty minutes and costs about eight dollars. It is the wreath I keep up the longest.
Cost: ~$8 | Time: 30 minutes
17. Bird’s Nest Wreath With Speckled Eggs
A bird’s nest wreath with speckled eggs is the sweetest spring wreath I have ever made. I buy a small grapevine wreath, tuck in a little nest made from twigs, and add three speckled eggs. It looks like a real nest and it makes everyone smile. My first attempt the nest kept falling out, so a little hot glue holds it in place. It takes about twenty minutes and costs about five dollars. It is perfect for Easter and all of spring.
Cost: ~$5 | Time: 20 minutes
