The invisible trick I use to hang a wreath on my wooden front door – I’ve tried several ‘no-nails’ tricks, but this is the one I always come back to

by Furnishly | Dec 3, 2025 | Design Inspiration

A wreath on the front door has always been my favourite part of Christmas; however, working out how to hang one up is one of my least favourite parts. This year, after trying two different ‘no nails’ hacks, I found myself resorting to the ‘invisible’ nail method I’ve used for years.

I tried to avoid using a nail and work out how to hang a wreath on my front door without using one this year. However, a stick-on command hook wasn’t strong enough to hold up my luxurious (a.k.a heavy) Bloom & Wild wreath and fell off the door in under 24 hours. I also tried out an over-the-door wreath hook; however, I couldn’t get the sizing right for it to sit over my front door.

In the end, I resorted to the humble nail and some clear thread.

Now, the reason I’ve dubbed it an ‘invisible’ hack is that I didn’t just bash the nail into the front door for all to see; instead, I hammered the nail into the top of the door in the middle. The trick lies in hammering it until it sits almost flush with the door, but there is still enough of a lip to loop thread or ribbon around. When not in use, the nail is invisible, waiting hidden to be used again next year.

I then took this ‘invisibility’ a step further by skipping the ribbon and hanging the wreath using clear nylon thread from Amazon (£8). The effect is a wreath floating perfectly on the front door, the thread almost invisible unless you look closely.

The nail trick is one my family used for years in our old house, which had a wooden front door. Every year, I’d run my hand over the top of the door, looking for the nail to loop the wreath ribbon over. However, the clear thread upgrade is a trick I stumbled upon last year when I tried clear beading elastic to hang dried orange slices on my Christmas tree.

I was so impressed with the result, I stocked up on more clear thread for hanging window decorations. Then, when my command hook failed, I thought, Why not see if it would work just as well with a wreath?

I did have to double up the thread a couple of times to take the weight of my wreath, but it has done the trick and looks great. You can also try using a fish line, which is a little cheaper at £4 on Amazon.

Does this hack work on other types of doors?

I must stress that the nail part of this hack is only suitable for wooden doors. However, if you have something on the inside of the door you can hook things onto, you can still use the clear thread hanging part of the hack and run it up and over the door to the other side.

If you have a composite door or glass door, you might have better luck with a command hook than I did. My mum uses a white command hook from Amazon to hang up her wreath on a composite door every year. The colour blends into the door, and once the wreath is on, you’d never know it was there. But I’ll caveat that she opts for a much lighter faux wreath.

If you are still looking for an alternative to nails, here are a couple of the solutions I have researched with great reviews, but have yet to try myself.

Does a side table belong in the hallway? I was surprised by Stacey Dooley’s eclectic choice of furniture in her entrance way, but I’m 100% on board

by Furnishly | Aug 2, 2025 | Design Inspiration

Stacey Dooley’s stylish home is an endless source of inspiration for me and the rest of the team here at Ideal Home. So when she recently shared a few new snaps of her abode on Instagram, my interest was piqued – and, of course, I’m now obsessed with Stacey Dooley’s hallway side table.

For one, the colourful, bold design champions the ‘eclectic home’ decor trend, but it just so happens to be a super smart small hallway idea too.

The eclectic home decor trend is having a moment, attracting over 24 times more searches on Pinterest this week. It is a look that Stacey Dooley has always nailed in her period property, and this side table is no different.

‘Eclectic interiors are all about mixing eras, textures and moods in a way that feels effortless but still curated,’ says Sienna Brooks, Flitch interior stylist. ‘This table is a bit of a show-stealer. It is sculptural, cheeky and full of personality, with its stacked, bulbous forms and glossy finish. It does not follow the rules of symmetry or restraint, which is exactly what makes it such a strong eclectic statement.’

I tracked down the playful side table seen in the second shot in Stacey’s Instagram post. It’s the &tradition Shuffle table, available at Holloways of Ludlow currently with 15% off for £412.25 (down from £485).

But if this designer find is a little out of your budget, I also came up with some more budget-friendly alternatives to go for instead to recreate the look in your home.

Does a side table belong in the hallway though?

The eclectic design of the totem side table – which is a trend in its own right – was the first thing that caught my eye. But its positioning in the hallway over a traditional console table gave me pause, I quickly realised what a smart solution for a small or narrow hallway idea it was – and I’m 100% on board.

‘A hallway side table is a clever way to inject a bit of drama into an often overlooked space. Stacey’s choice adds a burst of form and fun without taking up too much room. In a Victorian home, especially, where the architecture can feel quite formal, something playful like this creates contrast and charm,’ Sienna at Flitch confirms.

While Stacey’s side table in her pink-painted hallway displays only a couple of scented candles, you can adorn yours with a bowl for the keys – like this small stoneware bowl from H&M in a chocolate brown shade – a vase of fresh flowers and a spot to put mail.

I’m not going to lie, I’m seriously tempted by the Shuffle side table from &tradition – what are your thoughts on it? Yay or nay?