Before You Hang the Wreath, Please Check the Door

The holiday wreath is one of the easiest decorating wins of the year.

You buy it.

You hang it.

Your house immediately looks festive and charming.

Perfect.

Except sometimes we get so focused on decorating the door that we forget to look at the actual door.

November is a great time to do both.

Step back before you decorate

Look at your front entry from the sidewalk.

Not from two feet away.

From the street.

Does the door color still work with the house?

Is the finish faded?

Does the hardware look dated?

Is the storm door cloudy or damaged?

Sometimes seasonal decorations make these things more noticeable because you are suddenly paying attention to an area you normally walk past every day.

Choose a wreath that fits the door

There is such a thing as wreath proportion.

A tiny wreath can disappear on a large door.

A massive wreath can overwhelm a narrow entry.

Choose something that leaves enough breathing room around the edges and does not interfere with the handle, knocker or door viewer.

Also consider weight.

That enormous fresh evergreen wreath may look beautiful, but make sure your hook or hanger can actually support it without damaging the door.

Be careful how you attach decorations

Avoid putting screws or nails into an exterior door unless you are certain it is appropriate for the door material.

Over-the-door wreath hangers, magnetic hooks and removable outdoor-rated products may offer alternatives depending on your door.

Just make sure the hanger does not prevent the door from closing or sealing properly.

A festive door that leaks cold air is less charming.

Use the wreath as design inspiration

If you find yourself loving your seasonal front door every year but feeling underwhelmed once the decorations come down, maybe the door itself needs more personality.

Color, glass, sidelights and hardware can completely transform an entry.

Manufacturers like ProVia offer enough combinations that the front door can become an architectural feature instead of simply a place to hang seasonal decor.

Holiday decorating should enhance the house

The goal is not to cover every square inch with greenery until nobody can find the doorknob.

A beautiful wreath, good lighting and a front door that suits the house will usually look better than fifteen decorations fighting for attention.

Decorate.

Have fun.

Add the ribbon.

Buy the absurdly large bow.

Just make sure the door underneath it all is doing its job.

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