But if your wreath is really heavy, it may not be strong enough to hold it up unless its a pretty heavy duty magnet. Some apartment doors are metal, so you easily use a magnetic hook in that circumstance. If the surface seems fairly tough, you could probably use a Command Hook, just be careful when removing the adhesive. When you need to be careful about damaging a door, I would recommend using a clear acrylic wreath hanger.
Possible tricky wreath scenarios How to I hang a wreath on an apartment door? There are definitely a zero damage, zero commitments option! I love the look of them near a fireplace, especially. Stand alone Wreath standĪ wreath stand is a great way to display a wreath indoors. Here’s a link to some suction cups with hooks. Make sure to moisten the suction cup before attaching it to the surface to help it adhere better. This may be a good (and zero damage) way to hang a wreath indoors, on a smooth surface like a glass window or a mirror.
(hung with thumb tacks) Suction cups on windows or mirrors Sometimes you need to hang a wreath somewhere besides a door, so I thought I’d share some other ways to display or hang wreaths.įor instructions on this wreath, check out my Tulip Wreath tutorial. It might be fine for your Christmas wreath, but what if your spring wreath needs to be in a different spot?! How to hang a wreath somewhere besides a door I think there are too many different wreath styles to just pick one spot and commit to it forever. This is a fairly permanent solution, and one that my non-committing heart probably wouldn’t recommend. Nails are sturdy and should hold most wreaths just fine. Then you can swap out wreaths whenever you’d like, and not have to worry about it damaging a chunk of paint (except for the tiny hole). Of course you could just nail a teeny nail into your door or wall (or above your window) to hang your wreath. SHOP AMAZON for self adhesive Command Hooks: decorative silver, dark bronze option, clear option Small Nail or tack +complement decor or be totally invisible To make this wreath, check out my Easy Tulip Wreath tutorial. If you need something hidden, to give a floating effect (see pic below), try a smaller hook or a clear outdoor hook. Depending on the look you’re going for, you may want a more visible hook, like these silver outdoor hooks. Self adhesive hooks come in a variety of styles, from decorative to functional to hidden. Just measure (or eyeball, if you’re a risk taker! lol), remove the paper backing and place hook on the door, window or mirror. Self adhesive hooks, most notably Command Hooks from 3M, are a very easy way to hang a wreath in exactly the right spot on your door. Why you should use adhesive hooks to hang wreaths Then when you need to remove the hook, just pull the tab and the hook usually pops right off, without damaging the surface. These hooks are typically plastic, with a sticky foam piece to attach the hook to the surface. Hooray for technology! Self adhesive hooks are easy to find, easy to hang and (probably won’t) damage surfaces.
SHOP AMAZON for wreath hangers: clear option, black option, gold option, adjustable option Use a Self Adhesive Hook To make this wreath, check out my Modern Hoop Wreath tutorial. The wreath hanger may even damage the front of the door, by rubbing against the paint. When this happens, door frames and doors get scratched and dinged up. They can hit the door frame and prevent the door from closing properly. Sometimes even the thinnest door hangers just don’t fit in the door frame. Easy peasy!īut there may be some instances where a wreath hanger might not be the best solution… Why a wreath hanger might not work out Just hook it over the top of the door, center and then hang your wreath. They’re inexpensive (I often see them at the Dollar Store!) and pretty fool proof. Plastic or metal wreath hangers are a super easy way to hang a wreath. They come in a few different lengths, most commonly 12″ or 15″. They are made to rest on top of the door, and then have a sloped piece in the front to rest the wreath on/in. Over the door wreath hangers are typically metal, plastic or acrylic, and are somewhat S shaped (or a stretched out sideways 5, lol). Thanks! Ways to Hang a Wreath Use a Door Hanger This post contains affiliate links, I may receive a commission if you choose to shop through my links. To make this wreath, check out my Faux Boxwood Wreath tutorial.