Creative Ways to Hang Wreaths on Kitchen Cabinets

Full step by step tutorial on how to easily display kitchen cabinet wreaths during the holidays.

Adding Christmas wreaths to your cabinet doors is a simple, budget‑friendly way to bring festive cheer into the kitchen. I’ve been hanging evergreen mini wreaths on my cabinets for years and love how they transform the space without adding clutter.

This approach lets you make the kitchen feel like the holidays while keeping countertops clear and functional. Over time I experimented with several hanging methods and found one that’s fast, secure, and reusable year after year.

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You can accomplish this look on any budget. I started with inexpensive greenery from the dollar spot and fashioned simple wreaths. Later I switched to pre-made mini wreaths for a more polished look. Both options work beautifully for hanging on cabinet doors.

Mini Wreaths for Christmas Decorations

For cabinet doors, choose wreaths significantly smaller than standard front‑door wreaths. Mini wreaths—typically 8 to 12 inches wide—are ideal. They look proportional on cabinet panels and won’t interfere with door operation.

Styles range from preserved boxwood and pine to berry and bottlebrush options. Pick wreaths that complement your kitchen color palette and overall holiday theme for a cohesive look.

Supplies Needed for Adding Cabinet Wreaths

• Mini wreath or wired garland to make wreaths—one per cabinet to be decorated.
• Ribbon—about 2.5 feet per wreath, depending on the drop you want. A 2-inch wide ribbon works well for a classic look.
• Command hooks—small clear hooks for glass or paneled doors, or larger white hooks for heavier wreaths.
• Scissors.
• Floral wire or wire cutters—optional, if you’re assembling wreaths.
• Measuring tape.
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks—optional for securing accents.

How to Hang Cabinet Wreaths

The method below folds the ribbon over the wreath before hanging. If you prefer a cleaner back view, you can also attach ribbon to the wreath’s back with hot glue or wire. This technique focuses on being quick, adjustable, and gentle on cabinet finishes.

1. Buy or make your mini wreaths

If you purchase ready‑made mini wreaths, you’re already set to proceed. To DIY, shape a 10–12 inch hoop with wired garland or greenery and secure the ends with floral wire. Add berries, pinecones, or small ornaments as desired.

2. Decide where the wreaths will hang on the cabinet

I prefer placing wreaths in the upper half or top third of the cabinet door so they’re visible but not obstructive. Determine the desired drop height first—this tells you how long to cut the ribbon.

3. Attach the command strip hooks to the inside cabinet door

This is the easiest, least damaging method I’ve found. Apply the command hook upside down on the inside top edge of the cabinet door. Open the door and measure to find the center, then mark about 2 inches from the top edge—this is usually the ideal spot for the hook.

Repeat for each cabinet you plan to decorate. For unusually sized doors—over the fridge or above the microwave—measure individually to ensure consistent placement.

I leave these hooks in place between seasons and reuse them annually; they’re durable and convenient.

4. Cut your ribbon

Measure from the top of the cabinet door to where you want the top of the wreath to sit. Double that measurement and add about 6 inches to allow the ribbon to drape over the top of the door. Many ribbons end up around 28 inches total, but adjust to fit your cabinets and wreath size.

5. Make a knot or cut slits in the ends of the ribbons

Fold the ribbon in half and either tie a small knot at the folded end after threading through the wreath, or cut a half‑inch slit about 2–3 inches from the cut ends so you can loop the ribbon around the wreath and secure it by lacing the slit over the ribbon tail. Both methods create a neat loop for hanging.

6. Hang up the wreaths

Place the ribbon on each side of the wreath, bring the ends over the top of the cabinet door, and slip the loop or knot onto the command hook inside the door. Close the door and check the front view—adjust ribbon length or knot placement until it looks balanced.

This method works on most cabinet doors and is easily adapted for pantry doors, interior doors, or even windows. Just be mindful of wreath weight—heavier wreaths may need a sturdier hook or a small nail if the cabinet material allows.

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