When you picture a beautiful wreath on your front door, you may imagine a fall wreath decorated with autumnal leaves or a holiday wreath dusted in snow for the winter months. But there are just as many unique summertime options to mark the change in season with a simple outdoor decoration. Whether you're looking for door decor that's nautical, whimsical, or holiday-specific, there are summer wreaths for every style. Plus, they're the perfect way to welcome future long summer days spent outside. From door hangings featuring colorful florals to patriotic pieces that make great 4th of July decorations, you can't go wrong with one of these sophisticated summer wreath picks.
Summertime decor is a broad category that can be hard to shop for, but a pretty door wreath is a seasonal staple that will brighten up your outdoor entrance. And if you love experimenting with new crafts, then you can also make a DIY wreath to transform your front door. However, if you're looking to spend more time outside enjoying the warm weather than crafting a summer wreath, there are plenty of options available online for purchase. Here are the 25 best summer wreaths for every budget, theme, and personality — and in a variety of sizes, too.
Crafted with lavender, bay leaves, savory, and yarrow, this aromatic 16-inch wreath is the picture of sophistication. One customer notes its wonderful fragrance: "The wreath arrived just as depicted and is so exceptionally fragrant that I couldn’t bear to hang it outside — it’s in the hallway so guests can have the full experience!" the five-star review reads.
Keep it simple with this 16.5-inch year-round wreath, which features artificial summer grass and white lavender bunches. You can even get creative and dress it up for the different seasons if you wish.
Whether you have a waterfront summer home or a house full of beach fans, this 14-inch wreath will bring the sea to you. Not only does it have real touch shells and blue starfish, but it can also be used for decoration indoors and outdoors.
This 18-inch wreath is made with fresh salal, rosemary, and silver dollar greenery, as well as dried white and yellow statice that promises to lighten up your front porch.
Although tulips are a classic spring flower, the vibrant color palette of this 18-inch wreath make it the perfect transitional decor item between the warmer seasons.
This stunning wreath is handwoven by a family-owned farm in California and has hints of blush and cream blossoms thanks to globe amaranth and statice. At 18 inches, it will have everyone stopping in their tracks to admire its beauty. One five-star reviewer writes: "This wreath is a beautiful addition to my front door. Colors are as they are shown and makes me smile when I come home each day."
This breathtaking wreath is available in three different sizes: 22, 26, and 30 inches. While it's a little more pricey than some artificial wreaths, every flower is locally grown and dried, including globe amaranth, lemon mint, nigella, tansy, artemisia, and more. There are over 1k five-star reviews, including this one from a happy customer: "When I opened the box to see this wreath, I literally gasped. It is just beautiful, and is a perfect way to celebrate the new season."
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