Swap Your Classic Fall Wreath For A Unique DIY Option That Costs Less

As Mother Nature readies herself for stunning autumn spectacles, homeowners embrace the season with festive decorative accents. Porches everywhere are embellished with pots of burgundy mums, spooky-cute Halloween decor, and, of course, the quintessential red and orange wreath on the front door. And as much as our inner leaf-peeper appreciates the fall foliage-colored wreaths, sometimes you just want a change of pace. This season, ditch the traditional fall wreath and replace it with gorgeous hydrangeas that's unexpected yet equally fitting for a fall statement. 

Typically considered a summer flower, hydrangea can make a pretty fall accent, too. You can find real or fake hydrangea stems in moody, earth-toned colors for a fall decorating idea that looks sophisticated. This DIY is as creative as you'd like it to be, and it might save you a few bucks; store-bought fall wreaths start around $30 and quickly escalate to triple digits. It's a delightful and easy-to-make project that sets you apart in terms of style while still showing the neighbors how much you appreciate autumn's charms. 

If you're planning to put this DIY fall decor idea into action, there are a few ways to get the project done. Gardener? Great! You can use the blooms in your yard the way creator Mila Ivanov does on TikTok. Follow her lead by gathering your stems and removing unnecessary greenery before clipping and fastening them to a grapevine wreath with gardening wire. Once the earthy green and burnt pink florals have been assembled onto the wreath, she ties the whole look together with two burgundy bows, one on the top and one on the bottom.

@mila.ivanov6

When your front yard gives you hydrangeas, you make a wreath. 😉 I cut a bunch from our front yard, grabbed a grapevine wreath, some green floral twine, my clippers, and a pretty burgundy bow. I pulled the blooms through the wreath and tied them as I went, filling it in along the way. Then I added a few foraged dried florals at the end, and they were just the finishing touch. I love how it turned out! A simple little fall statement for the front door. 🍂🤍

♬ Sweet September – Serene Station

If you don't have a hydrangea growing in your yard, opt for fake hydrangea florals. If the faux flowers fit, you can place them on a grapevine wreath. If you aren't working with blooms similar in size to the real thing, consider the Dollar Tree pool noodle route: Wrap a pool noodle into a circle, tying it together with strong duct tape, and push the plastic stems straight into the foam noodle. No matter which route you take, accentuate the wreath with complementary accents, like an assortment of gourds and in unique shades or a colorful bow in seasonal hues. You'll have a beautiful, unique wreath to welcome the changing seasons.