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“The end tails of the garland should hang no further than 1/3 the height of the floor to the mantel for vertical proportion,” he says. Keep your garland’s color palette simple,like this beautiful red and brown garland, but vary texture to keep things interesting but cohesive.
How long should a mantel garland be?
Measuring a staircase banister or mantel to swag garland. Measure the LENGTH of the banister or the WIDTH of the mantel, then calculate one-and-a-half times that dimension. Example: 6-ft. W mantel x 1.5 = 9 feet of garland.
How do you display garland on the mantle?
Step 1: Gather your mantel decorations. Step 2: Clean the mantel. Step 3: Affix Command hooks to the mantel. Step 4: Lay the garland on the mantel to determine length. Step 5: Wire multiple garlands together. Step 6: Secure the garland to the Command hooks. Step 7: Fluff out the garland. Step 8: Add in branches and sprays.
How long should a garland be?
Step 4: The Garland A rule of thumb is at least nine (9) feet of garland per foot of a tree, so a 7-foot Christmas tree will need sixty-three (63) feet of garland. We recommend buying more garland to be on the safe side. If you are left with any extra, you can always use it on the mantle or wreaths.
How much garland do I need for a fireplace?
For a standard mantel I would recommend buying at least two garlands so that they can meet in the middle and drape off the sides. I would buy three if you want to lay one more on top to give it a fuller look like I did.
What size should a fireplace wreath be?
If you have a smaller mantel, around 5 feet or less, then a 14-24″ wreath is going to be suitable. For a larger mantel, obviously you’ll need a larger decoration. Something in the range of 30-40″ will look well proportioned for mantels around six feet.
How long should garland be around front door?
Regardless of style, most of garlands are six feet long. Be sure to measure your door; you’ll need at least three six-foot garlands to decorate one door.
How long does fresh garland last?
Indoors, live Christmas wreaths and fresh greenery garlands can last two to three weeks when properly cared for.
How many lights do I need for a 9 foot garland?
My perfect ratio for lights to garland is 150-200 lights per nine feet of garland (usually 1 1/2 to 2 strings per 1 length of garland). If you wanted as many lights as shown in that first sample photo, I would double those numbers.
How much garland do I need for a 4.5 foot tree?
You can use a simple and easy ratio to determine how much garland you need. For every foot in height of your tree, you need approximately 9 feet of garland. If your tree is very full or you want the garland to be particularly thick and prominent on the tree, then go with 10 feet instead.
What is the standard wreath size?
Small: Small wreaths range in size, from 16″ to 23″. Small wreaths are the best size for hanging on cabinet doors or even windows. Standard: Standard size wreaths range from 24″ to 36″ and make for festive additions to front doors and large windows. Large: If you are seeking an oversized look, opt for a large wreath.
How do you hang a banner on the mantle?
An idea: insert tiny hooks at the back of the mantle, where it meets the wall. You could use 3M Command hooks, which are small, clear, and can be removed without leaving a mark. Then, look floral wire around the garland where you want it to swoop up to the mantle and pop the far side of the loop around the hooks.
What size wreath do I need for a 36 door?
A 24-inch wreath is just the right size for a standard 36-inch wide front door. You’ll want to hang it about 14 inches from the top of the door so that it hangs right at the center.
What is a long wreath called?
A garland is a long string that is usually draped along a wall or over an object. It can be hung in a circular shape, but it is flexible and free-flowing.
How do you get garland to stay around the door?
Use removable adhesive hooks to hang the garland without leaving marks. Attach adhesive hooks around the frame of the door about 12 in (30 cm) apart. Wrap the garland in wire, and wait a few minutes for the adhesive to bond with the door before you hang the garland by its wire.
Where do you hang garland?
The fireplace mantel is one of the more traditional areas, where garlands can be found draped over the top and hung down the sides. Garlands hung over the front door entrance can offer guests a warm decorative greeting.
How do you hang garland on a mantle without nails?
Command Hooks. Command hooks are really the best thing I’ve found for hanging wreaths, garland and stockings on my mantel, door, or wall, without nails! If you haven’t used them yet, they are little hooks with a non-damaging adhesive double sided tape on the back.
How do you hang garland on a stone mantel?
Use brick clips to hang garland if you have brick or stone with recessed mortar. Brick clips are metal clips that hook into the gaps between bricks or stones where the mortar is. They work well for hanging garland on a brick fireplace or mantel or an exterior stone brick wall, for example.
