5 creative ideas for your Advent wreath
Guide

5 creative ideas for your Advent wreath

Pia Seidel
18.11.2024
Translation: Eva Francis

These five alternatives to the run-of-the-mill Advent wreath are perfect if you want this year’s Christmas decorations to be creative and new.

I’ve gone on a hunt for the perfect Advent wreath and have discovered so many cool examples and products that I can’t wait to share them with you. They’re a far cry from the classic wreaths with fir branches and red pillar candles that you’ve probably seen many times – and that’s exactly what I like about these alternatives.

1. Creative candles

No matter if you go for greenery or not, candles in special shapes turn every Advent wreath into a real eye-catcher. Spiral candles, for example, twist and turn their way to everyone’s attention – and it works. And if it doesn’t, their shiny surface might do the job. In any case, these candles stand out more than plain, matt stick candles.

Candles with a twisted or shiny effect add a modern touch to any wreath.
Candles with a twisted or shiny effect add a modern touch to any wreath.
Source: Oyoy
Folat Twister Comfy Cozy (12 pcs.)
Candles
Quantity discount
CHF10.20 per piece for 2 units

Folat Twister Comfy Cozy

12 pcs.

Magic Lights Beeswax candle (1 pcs.)
Candles
CHF29.–

Magic Lights Beeswax candle

1 pcs.

Rico Design Spiral candle
Candles
CHF11.35

Rico Design Spiral candle

Greengate Candle twisted gold large 2 pieces (2 pcs.)
Candles
CHF21.56

Greengate Candle twisted gold large 2 pieces

2 pcs.

Greengate Candle twisted dark red large 36cm 2pcs. (1 pcs.)
Candles
CHF21.56

Greengate Candle twisted dark red large 36cm 2pcs.

1 pcs.

2. Fir alternative: dried flower wreaths for every occasion

Wreaths made from dried flowers are also a welcome change. They add an individual and often playful touch to your decorations and fit in perfectly with a modern, creative style. Best of all, they last for a long time, so you’ll be able to enjoy them during the Christmas period and beyond – on your front door or in the conservatory.

3. The chameleon of Advent wreaths

A holder for 4 candles on a tray is ideal for creating your very own Advent wreath. You can decorate it as you like every year – with fir branches, glitter balls or dried fruit, for instance. Be as creative as you like and put together a real eye-catcher!

Sitting in a tray, the candles can be decorated with greenery...
Sitting in a tray, the candles can be decorated with greenery...
Source: Blomus
...or with Christmas baubles and the like.
...or with Christmas baubles and the like.
Source: Villeroy & Boch
This candle holder bowl offers lots of space for decorations.
This candle holder bowl offers lots of space for decorations.
Source: Ferm Living
Like. by Villeroy & Boch Advent wreath (26.5 x 26.5 x 5.5 cm)
Candleholders

Like. by Villeroy & Boch Advent wreath

26.5 x 26.5 x 5.5 cm

Ferm Living Bowl Candle Holder (Ø 27 x 7 cm)
Candleholders
CHF64.90

Ferm Living Bowl Candle Holder

Ø 27 x 7 cm

4. Winter elegance: Advent wreaths in blue and green

It may sound like a strange colour combo, but blue and green look classy and modern together. The lush green of fir branches or eucalyptus leaves provides the festive backdrop, while the blue adds a cool touch. Candles in strong shades of blue give your wreath a wintery, icy look that’s super classy. Lighter shades of blue or green, on the other hand, have a soft and calming effect. When lit, they radiate a warm and inviting glow.

5. Simple but smart Advent candle

Calendar candles are a great alternative to classic Advent wreaths. Available in subtle or bright colours, they’re either elegant background decorations or real highlights. Drape some greenery around your calendar candle and it immediately spreads Christmas spirit. A single candle has another advantage – it takes up almost no space.

Adds hygge to your home: a space-saving calendar candle – without fir branches.
Adds hygge to your home: a space-saving calendar candle – without fir branches.
Source: House Doctor
House Doctor Advent candle, HDStart, white (1 pcs.)

House Doctor Advent candle, HDStart, white

1 pcs.

House Doctor Advent candle, HDStart, white (1 pcs.)
Candles

House Doctor Advent candle, HDStart, white

1 pcs.

Header image: Villeroy & Boch

46 people like this article


User Avatar
User Avatar

Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.


Christmas
Follow topics and stay updated on your areas of interest

Decoration
Follow topics and stay updated on your areas of interest

These articles might also interest you

Comments

Avatar