Give your wreaths a custom look by stretching round ones to create an oval shape, perfect for double doors. Create a swag by attaching Christmas greenery to PVC pipe with wire, and suspend it above the door using wire secured to eye hooks screwed into the ceiling.

A traditional element in all Southern Christmas decorating, the magnolia wreath is given a modern makeover with a square shape. Wide white ribbon keeps the embellishment to a minimum and the focus on the room’s tall, paned windows.

Consider using a two-piece wreath to adorn a double-door entry. Start with a wreath that has a sturdy base so it will hold its shape. Fresh evergreen was used here, but a grapevine wreath will work just as well. Cut the wreath in half lengthwise with sturdy wire clippers. Use florist wire to attach evergreen clippings, fruits, and ribbons. Securely hang half of the wreath on each door so the two meet in the center when the doors are closed.

Search your own backyard for inspiring supplies to create these one-of-a-kind wreaths:

Add symmetry to a room with matching pairs of items. A set of old stools, recovered in lush brown mohair, flank the arched entry to the room, along with two identical framed mirrors. The stools can act as extra seating for Christmas entertaining, and the mirrors help to visually enlarge the small space.