The Christmas season is slowly approaching and you should already start thinking about this year's Christmas decorations. An important part of this is the Advent wreath, which should be ready by the end of November at the latest. The classic Advent wreath is usually made from fir greenery, pine, fir and conifer branches and four candles. However, in recent years, instead of traditional Advent wreaths, a modern Advent wreath has been preferred that goes well with a modern interior. In the article you will find a few ideas and tips on how you can make modern Advent wreaths yourself.
The modern wreaths differ from the classic ones primarily in the materials used and their design. While the traditional Advent wreath has a round shape, the modern one can be elongated, oval or even somewhat chaotic. You can also deviate from the classic color scheme and use bright colors instead. You can choose different sizes and colors for the candles and decorate them as desired with decorative elements.
An important aspect when making the wreath yourself is the necessary safety measures. The materials should be chosen so that there is no risk of fire. The candles should either be placed on coasters or be self-extinguishing. Would you like thatModern Advent wreathand design with fire protection, then you can use small glass bottles or glass flasks as candle holders, which significantly reduce the risk of fire.
A modern wreath can also be made from natural materials such as twigs and pine cones, but it should have a cleaner design. For example, if you decide on brown branches, then you should choose the candles in a neutral color and not add any green to the Advent wreath.
If you want to make the wreath modern, you can let your creativity run wild and complement the existing ideas with your own. Here we have presented two beautiful ideas as inspiration - one for an Advent wreath in a round tray and one withlogand pine cones.
A wreath with natural greenery can be designed very cheaply because you can find the materials in nature. It can either be designed as a table arrangement or left to hang from the ceiling on wide ribbons.
Instead of the traditional fir greenery, a wreath can be decorated with succulents and evergreen houseplants. The green plants combine beautifully with candles in light pastel tones, which can be matched to the furnishings or wall color.
For a wreath with succulents, the first thing you need is a plate or tray to serve as a base. You also need the desired succulents, a few Christmas balls, some moss, modeling clay and of course the four candles.
It's easy to make a wreath in a plate or tray. An arrangement should be made from the plants and attached to the tray together with the candles using the modeling clay. Note that the candles should be firmly attached so that they cannot be knocked.
If you want to add some sparkle, you can either buy candles with glitter or decorate the plate with sequins. Sparkly bows and ribbons also create a similar effect and make for an eye-catching Christmas decoration.
For families with small children, we recommend a hanging wreath that is out of the children's reach. For example, it can be hung on a ceiling hook to ensure child safety. In this case, however, you should make the Advent wreath as light as possible and attach it well to the ceiling.
Here are simple instructions for a hanging wreath made from green branches. The green can be either artificial or fresh, with the fresh providing a pleasant scent. In addition to the branches, silver wire, myrtle wire, flora tape, pliers, candles and decorations of your choice are required for the Advent wreath.
The hanging wreath does not take up table space and is well suited for smaller apartments. If you want to use it for a color accent in the interior, you can use artificial berry branches and colored candles, which will immediately become an eye-catcher.
A hanging modern Advent wreath is not necessarily meant to be hung from the ceiling. Different metal stands on which the Advent wreath is placed are suitable for modern design. The metal stand can be placed either on the floor or on a side table.
You can use a silver tray as a base, decorate it with twigs and pine cones and attach the four candles to it.
In a minimalist interior, a wreath with a puristic design fits perfectly. Colors such as white, gray, brown and beige speak of style and elegance and can usually be easily adapted to a modern interior.
You can also make the decoration yourself or with the children. Various figures such as stars made of white cardboard or paper combine beautifully with a wreath made of natural branches. Another good idea is the small numbers for each Advent, which can be attached to the individual candles.
Such a wreath can be made in any shape on a small slate and decorated with wooden beads instead of Christmas balls. The selection of unusual candles in different shapes also ensures a modern design, as the traditional Advent wreath is designed with four identical candles.
If you make the wreath yourself, you can be creative and design the candles and tray according to your preferences. If you don't want to have a green Advent wreath at all, you can use a wooden bowl or tray instead and decorate it as you wish.Hereare some nice ideas about this.
You can make a wreath yourself using Christmas decorations such as stars, pine cones, Christmas trees, snowflakes and reindeer, which can be designed in just a few minutes. For a sparkling effect, you can use jewelry with a little glitter. Instead of large candles, you can also use simple tea lights in decorated tea light glasses, which do not pose a risk of fire.
