Today I’m sharing one of my favorite budget-friendly yet luxurious decorating tips. I’ve used this approach for years and especially during the holidays. It’s deceptively simple but delivers a high-end, layered look. Ready? You might want to take notes.
Step One:
Choose two wreaths with contrasting textures and place them together.
That’s it.
You don’t need wire, glue, a staple gun, power tools or sewing—just hang them together on the same hook or set one inside the other. One simple action and you have an entirely new statement piece.
Finished.
I especially like mixing wreaths from different seasons. If you already have a few favorites in storage, there’s no need to buy a completely new wreath. You can also buy an inexpensive fresh or faux holiday wreath and layer it with an older branchy wreath you already own, like I did on my Christmas mantel.
This year I reused a branchy wreath I’d used on a mantel years ago and layered a new evergreen wreath on top, hanging both from the same hook. The woody, textured wreath underneath gives the fresh evergreen a custom, slightly wild look—like it came from an upscale garden shop. To add a coastal touch and a bit of contrast, I tucked white starfish into the greenery so the wreath pops.
For the entry table I layered a driftwood-style wreath with a whimsical white pom-pom wreath to bring a summery, festive texture indoors. I placed a set of tree-shaped candles in the center for an extra decorative touch.
Some years I’ve combined the same stick wreath from the mantel with the pom-pom wreath from the entry to create a completely new wreath. Mix and match sizes, shapes and materials—there are endless combinations. If they look good together, they are good together.
This trick is also perfect for rescuing a skimpy or plain wreath. Pair it with another wreath and suddenly you have a fuller, more textured piece that looks intentional and lush.
And that concludes another delightfully uncomplicated DIY.
You are welcome!
PS. If you enjoy wreath ideas, I also love making a double wreath chandelier for a special focal point during Christmas or a party—slightly more involved than simple layering, but the result is magical.