It’s a very festive time of year! Just take a look around Kansas, and you’ll see homes in nearly every neighborhood all decked out for the season. Whether it’s Halloween décor, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, it’s obvious to see how much our neighbors love to celebrate the holidays.
If you are also looking for ways to make your home more festive and are confused about how to hang a wreath on your storm door, don’t worry. It’s not much more complicated than working with a traditional front door.
Decorating your storm door with a festive wreath can add charm and seasonal spirit to your home’s exterior. However, hanging a wreath on a storm door requires a bit of finesse to ensure it stays securely in place without damaging the door itself.
Cheney Door Company is your locally owned Kansas company with the door experts. From garage doors to entry doors, patio doors, and storm doors, we can pretty much handle any type of service you need. Fortunately, you don’t need professional door technicians to hang a wreath!
In this blog, we’ll guide you through the steps to properly hang a wreath on a storm door.
Materials You Will Need
- Wreath
- Over-the-door wreath hanger
- Ribbon or hook (optional)
- Zip ties or adhesive hooks (alternative methods)
6 Step Guide to Hanging a Wreath on a Storm Door
1. Choose the Perfect Wreath
This is probably the most fun part of the process, finding your perfect wreath. While you can search online at Amazon or elsewhere for an endless supply of wreath options, don’t forget about your local opportunities. As a locally owned business operating in Kansas for more than 50 years, Cheney Door Company supports other local businesses. Buying local keeps more money in our economy!
Check out such quaint places as the Work Room or Tillie’s Flowers in Wichita. Or shop downtown in Salina or Hutchinson. In whatever city you live in or near, you can find dozens of local shops selling a variety of holiday décor.
2. Choose the Right Wreath Hanger
When selecting a wreath hanger for your storm door, make sure it’s designed for this purpose. Over-the-door wreath hangers are widely available and are the easiest and safest option. They typically come in various finishes to match your door’s hardware or your preferred style.
3. Determine Wreath Placement
Before hanging your wreath, decide where you want it to be positioned on your storm door. Most people choose to place the wreath in the center or slightly off-center, depending on personal preference and door design.
4. Attach the Wreath to the Hanger
Hang your wreath on the over-the-door wreath hanger by sliding the hanger’s hook through the wreath’s frame or ribbon. Make sure the wreath is securely attached to the hanger, and that it hangs evenly.
5. Hang the Wreath on the Storm Door
Now that your wreath is attached to the hanger, place the hanger over the top of your storm door. Ensure that the wreath is positioned at the desired height and that the wreath hangs straight.
6. Check for Stability
After hanging your wreath, gently push and pull on it to make sure it’s secure. Ensure that the door can still open and close without interference.
Alternative Wreath Hanging Methods
If you don’t have an over-the-door wreath hanger, here are a couple of other options:
- Ribbon Method: Attach a piece of ribbon to the top of your wreath, forming a loop. Hang the loop over the top of your storm door and secure it with a small adhesive hook on the door’s interior side.
- Zip Tie Method: Use zip ties to attach the wreath directly to the storm door’s frame or metal grille if it has one. This method requires caution to avoid scratching the door’s surface. You can also use soft felt or fabric strips between the zip tie and the door to protect it.
- Suction Cup Hooks: These hooks work great for attaching a wreath to a glass surface. Make sure your storm glass is fully clean and dry before sticking a suction cup to it. For the most secure fit, clean the cup with warm, soapy water before putting it on the glass.
Enjoying the Holidays in Kansas
Beyond enjoying the beauty of seeing your doors and homes across your neighborhood decorated for the holidays, you can enjoy many great festive community events!
From a Wreath Festival at the Sedgwick County Historical Museum to the Bradley Fair Tree Lighting ceremony, there is hardly a day throughout fall and winter without something exciting to do in Wichita. Check out Visit Wichita for a complete list of holiday activities. Check this event calendar for fun events in Salina. And click here for fun opportunities in Hutchinson.
Beautiful Kansas Homes for the Holidays
Hanging a wreath on a storm door is a simple yet effective way to add a touch of seasonal or decorative charm to your home’s exterior. By following these steps and choosing the right hanger or method, you can enjoy a beautifully adorned storm door without causing any damage or inconvenience. So go ahead, get creative with your wreath selection, and let your storm door shine with seasonal splendor!
If your door is old, damaged, or you are just ready to upgrade to a better looking and more secure storm door, contact our team at Cheney Door Company. We can provide you with a variety of options to give you a stunning and safe storm door. We also provide installation of home entry doors.
Call us at (316) 262-2098 or send us a message online for a free quote.
