Until the middle of the last century, horse-drawn carts were a common vehicle, but today they are only used in village agriculture. The old wagon wheels are reminiscent of old country houses and exude a rustic charm. That's why they are particularly popular for decorative arrangements in country house style. Today we'll show you how you can decorate a wooden wagon wheel for autumn and beautifully showcase it. Whether as a creative autumn decoration outdoors or as an eye-catcher on the mantelpiece - the wagon wheel is ideal for decorative purposes and cuts a fine figure anywhere.
The wagon wheel as a symbol
The wheel as a symbol occurs in many cultures. It is a metaphor for the life cycle and represents renewal, regular repetition, eternity. The wheel in ancient China is calledHealth symboland success is interpreted and used by some villagers as a tool to predict the future. The diameter of the wheel should indicate future health. The wheel is the centerpiece of the flag of India and represents the Dharma - the universal law.
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In ancient times, the wooden wheel was also attributed many contradictory magical properties. It was believed to be used by witches in their rituals. For example, to improve the germination of seeds or to get rid of evil spirits.
As part of the autumn decoration, the wooden wheel can be associated with the harvest season. At that time it was common practice to catch up with the Erne by horse-drawn cart. So take advantage of the abundance of autumn and create a beautiful oneArrangement with natural materials, flowers and wagon wheels in your garden.
Protect wood from weather influences
As a rule, the wagon wheels are either made entirely of wood or have an iron tire around them. If the bike is placed outdoors, the wood should be protected against moisture and thus against rot with a special impregnation. External influences promote thisGraying, the cracking and weathering of the wood. The metal parts, on the other hand, should be treated and cared for separately.
You can give the wagon wheel a new coat of paint with an acrylic paint or just paint the wood with a wood stain. In this way, the beauty of the wood will be effectively showcased. When you work with opaque acrylic paints, you can create contrasts and add accents. For example, paint the wheel hub red and the spokes white.
Beautiful decoration ideas with wagon wheels for autumn
Another option would be to not treat the wood at all and let it gray naturally. It is best to orientate yourself on the style of landscape design. For example, the old wagon wheel would fit perfectly in a cottage garden. In a flower bed surrounded by perennials and rustic elements, the natural gray color of old wood looks very realistic. As if it had been here for years. In a modern ornamental garden with cut trees, the element would appear visually alien.
The wagon wheel looks best outdoors if you simply lean it against something and combine it with other fall decorations. The more careless and natural the arrangement appears, the better. This idea is particularly appealing with the mini pumpkins squeezed between the spokes of the wagon wheel.
In order for the wood to last longer, it is necessary to minimize the contact of the wheel parts with the ground. If the bike is small, you can hang it on the garden fence.
A nice alternative to the autumn wreath
Autumn decorations in purple: festive tables with a glamor look
The autumn decoration in purple can be presented in many ways - the strong shade of indigo sets the tone in modern tables, tone on tone with blackberry colors, the soft pastel color forms a charming ensemble, purple presents itself romantically in combination with white and gold.
A medium-sized wheel is also perfect for making autumn decorations. How about a country-style fall wreath to welcome your guests?
Decorative wooden wheel
Artificial eucalyptus and linden branches
Artificial flowers, here ranunculus
Cable cutter
Mini zinc watering can
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
E6000 Industriekleber
Wide grosgrain ribbon in a matching color
Shorten the artificial eucalyptus branches and cut the flowers from the stem. It's a good idea to play around with the layout first to get a good first impression of how the green will look best. Lush, dense greenery forms the perfect backdrop for the colorful flowers. So make sure there are no gaps.
Use a hot glue gun to secure all of the greenery onto the wagon wheel. Consider the orientation of the branches: for the top two-thirds of the wreath, glue the greenery with the tips facing up. For the lower third, the branches should ideally point downwards.
Once the green background is ready, distribute the artificial flowers. First lay out the flowers to see where you want them. Then attach each flower to the desired location. The details make the difference! Attach this small mini zinc watering can to the wheel with industrial glue and allow to dry for 24 hours before hanging. A decorative grosgrain ribbon is perfect for hanging the fall wreath on the door!
Autumn decoration with wagon wheel in the living room
A wooden wagon wheel looks very decorative outside and inside. Shown here is a beautiful arrangement on the mantel. Even though autumn is very colorful, the autumn decorations are in white, brown and light green. The reduced color palette has the advantage that everything looks very harmonious. All elements fit together well: the rustic wooden box, the wheel and the vintage-looking metal cup on a foot. The mix of small and large pumpkins completes the overall picture perfectly.
Check out the wagon wheel fall decor ideas and experiment with different combinations and groupings of the elements! Have fun!
