5 Ways To Use Those Dusty Wreaths From Storage To Spice Up Your Front Porch In 2026

Whether made from grapevine, foam, faux evergreens, or a wire frame, wreaths have a tendency to collect in the storage areas of your home. Maybe you have a few from past holidays that you're not so into anymore, but aren't quite ready to discard or donate. Instead of letting them just sit there gathering dust, grab the hot glue gun and some craft supplies, and put your old wreaths to good use this year.

From a spooktacular ghost-themed wreath to a winter door decor that's a triple threat, there are plenty of ways to use storage room clutter to spice up your front porch. And, if you don't happen to have an old wreath form hanging about, don't fret. A Dollar Tree pool noodle means you can skip the traditional wreath form — just shape the noodle into a ring and tape the two ends together. Then, dress it up like you would any other wreath, with faux foliage or flowers, garlands, lights, and bows.

Why drop nearly $90 on a Halloween wreath when you can DIY your own with supplies you may already have lying around your home? Instagrammer kelsimsavage was one of several bloggers who put her own spin on a popular Pottery Barn ghost wreath, using LED string lights, clear ornament bulbs, cotton gauze or cheesecloth, and some hot glue. While she uses a foam wreath form in her video, you could easily swap in a grapevine wreath or even a faux evergreen wreath, if that's what you have. Just make sure to pull off any existing decorations from an already-embellished wreath.

To make the wreath, remove the caps from the ornaments and stuff the string lights inside. Then, drape each ornament with a square of gauze before hot gluing the mini ghosts to the wreath form. Tack on a pair of black stickers to make the ghosts' eyes.

Note that there's no need to make your wreath light up if you don't have an extra set of string lights hanging around. You also don't have to stick with ghosts, if you prefer another fall or Halloween-themed decor pick. Trade the white cotton gauze for orange fabric and make a pumpkin wreath instead.

Maybe you have a grapevine wreath in storage that's lacking a bit of oomph — it seems sparsely decorated or like it's missing something. Wrapping a premade garland around a wreath is a quick and easy way to DIY an autumnal wreath. But, one mistake people often make, according to interior designer and Instagrammer gillaleighhome.designs, is using a single garland. Another common mistake is wrapping the garland all around the circumference of the wreath.

To fill out a lackluster wreath, add a second garland to the base. Hook the second garland onto the wreath, and drape it underneath, using ties or hooks to connect it to the first garland. When you get to the other side of the wreath, bring the edge of the second garland across the inner ring. Doing so will create a full look, making the wreath look extra lush.

This trick works for wreaths for all seasons and holidays. Use two evergreen garlands for a winter holiday wreath or bright flowers for spring or summer.

Adding fake or dried seasonal flowers and foliage is another way to spice up a tired old wreath. For fall, pick out golden orange and red autumnal leaves, like the ones pictured here. In the spring, go for brightly colored daffodils or tulips, and in the summer, pick out bold blooms like sunflowers. Arrange the faux flowers and foliage around the wreath, either covering it completely or just cover the lower half. Play around with the arrangement before you commit to attaching anything to the wreath form, moving the leaves or flowers about before securing them in place with the wire or hot glue.

While fake foliage and flowers are the easiest option for a DIY wreath, using the real deal will give your front door a little extra flair and add a bit of spice to a dusty old wreath. Look for dried leaves in the autumn or use cuttings from real evergreens for the winter. Dried herbs, like lavender, will give your homemade wreath a bit of color and scent.

Maybe your wreath collection has gotten a little out of hand, and you've got three wreaths hanging around waiting for something to do. Or, you've got a reusable, faux evergreen wreath you want to pep up. Use an evergreen wreath in the center and attach a grapevine wreath to the top and bottom to create an attention-grabbing triple wreath, perfect for the holiday season. 

Instagrammer createdbymandy transformed three ho-hum grapevine wreath forms into one large, awe-inspiring triple wreath, using faux evergreen and berry stems. The result? An impressive wreath that's nearly as tall as she is.

To make your own, tie three wreaths together. The wreaths can all measure the same size, or the middle one can be slightly wider than the top and bottom. Then, dress them up with some artificial foliage stems, bending the wire stems around the vines of the wreath form. The triple wreath trick works for the winter holidays as well as other seasons, like spring or summer. Just choose foliage and flowers that are appropriate for the season.

Want to make a wreath that smells as good as it looks? Shake the dust off of a grapevine wreath, grab a few citrus fruits, like lemons or oranges, and get ready to make a fruitastic wreath that's almost good enough to eat. First, cut your citrus into thin rounds. Pat dry and place in a single layer on a baking sheet, then set in an oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for two to four hours, until the fruit slices are dry to the touch. Check every 30 minutes or so, flipping the slices as needed and removing any that are starting to brown.

Let the fruit cool, then arrange on the wreath, in rows of three or four, using hot glue to attach them to the wreath form as you go. You can completely cover the wreath with the fruit or, if it's already got some decoration, arrange the dried citrus around the existing decor. Let the glue dry before you hang the wreath from your door.