A large artificial cedar wreath earns its place on a front door, a wall or a window because it looks full from the first glance. To choose one well, measure the space, decide where it will hang and check how you will store it. This guide covers all three, using the Large Real Touch Christmas Cedar Wreath as the example.
What a real touch cedar wreath is
The wreath is made from plastic, built to look like cedar and pine needles. Real touch means the needles are shaped and textured to look and feel closer to the real thing than a flat, shiny plastic strand. A cedar wreath carries a soft, feathery look that is different from a spiky pine wreath, and that look pairs well with lights, ribbon and berries.
The listing gives two measured facts. It weighs 600 grams, and the packed size is 600 x 600 x 100 mm. The weight matters for hanging, because 600 grams is light enough for a good hook or a wreath hanger over the door. The packed size tells you the box is square and flat, which hints at a wreath on a similar footprint and means a flat shelf or the space under a bed will store it.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Material: plastic | It holds its shape year after year and can be wiped over |
| Weight 600 g | Fine for a door hook or hanger, so you can leave the drill in the shed |
| Packed 600 x 600 x 100 mm | Flat enough to slide under a bed or into a wardrobe |
Step one: measure the space
Before you hang anything, measure the spot. A wreath needs breathing room. As a rule of thumb, leave a few centimetres clear on every side so the wreath does not look squeezed between the door frame and the letterbox. Also check the packed size against your space, since it is a sign of how large the wreath is. If the door has a window panel, check the wreath will not cover the glass you want to keep.
Step two: pick the spot
The front door
The classic. A cedar wreath in the middle of the door at eye height greets everyone before they knock. A wreath hanger that hooks over the top of the door keeps the paint unmarked and takes seconds to fit and remove.
An interior wall
Above a sideboard, over a fireplace or in a hallway. Indoors, a wreath makes a quiet focal point. Add a ribbon through the top and the effect is a made decoration rather than a bought one.
A window
Hang a wreath on the inside of a window with a suction hook or a ribbon looped over the top of the frame. From outside it looks like a frame around the room, and from inside the light comes through the gaps in the needles.
Above a bed or a mirror
A guest room dressed with a wreath over the headboard feels ready for visitors. A mirror with a wreath on it doubles the greenery.
Step three: dress it
A cedar wreath looks good bare and even better with one or two additions. Try any of these:
- A wide ribbon in red, tartan or velvet, tied into a loose bow.
- A string of warm white lights woven through the needles.
- A handful of dried orange slices, pine cones or berries tucked in with floral wire.
- A single large bauble at the base for a modern look.
Keep it to two or three extras. A cedar wreath is already full, and too many additions hide the texture that makes it worth choosing.
Shaping the needles
Wreaths that arrive packed flat need a little fluffing. Take it out of the box, hold it upright and spread the needles outward with your fingers, working around the ring. Rotate the wreath and look at it from a distance rather than close up, because a gap that looks big at arm's length often disappears from the pavement. Bend any branch that leans the wrong way and let the shape settle for an hour before you hang it.
Wreath and tree together
If you already have a tree in the window, pair the wreath with it rather than competing. A tree in warm white lights and a cedar wreath in the same window give two layers of green. If your decorations are mostly red and gold, tie a gold ribbon on the wreath. If they are silver and white, a white ribbon does the same job.
Storing it after Christmas
Plastic needles hold up to years of use if they are stored flat. Keep the original box if you can. The packed size of 600 x 600 x 100 mm is a clue to how it fits, and a flat box slips under a bed or on top of a wardrobe. If you have thrown the box away, lay the wreath flat in a large bag or between two sheets of cardboard. Avoid squashing other things on top of it.
Who it suits as a gift
A wreath works for a friend who has just moved into a house with a front door of their own, for a parent who always decorates, and for anyone who likes a ready-made festive look. It is also a good second wreath for someone who already has one on the door and wants another for the hall.
The short version
Measure the space, choose the spot, fluff the needles and add one or two touches. A large cedar wreath is a quick way to make a home look dressed for Christmas, and it stores flat until next year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the wreath made from?
The listed material is plastic, shaped and textured to look like cedar and pine needles.
How much does it weigh?
The listed weight is 600 grams, which is light enough for a door hook or a wreath hanger.
How big is the packed box?
The packed size is 600 x 600 x 100 mm, a flat square box that stores easily under a bed or on a wardrobe.
Key details
| Packed size | 600 x 600 x 100 mm |
|---|---|
| Material | Plastic |
| Weight | 600 g |
Supplier-stated measurements.
Artificial Cedar Christmas Wreath, Real Touch Needles
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