Hello friends! Christmas decorating doesn’t have to be complicated—or require another tote in the attic. These mini wreaths for kitchen cabinets add a little holiday cheer with just a few supplies and a simple ribbon-hanging trick. I used tiny greenery wreaths and neutral ribbon for a cozy farmhouse look, and they’re so stinking cute! Let me show you how I hung mine without drilling holes in the cabinet doors.
I loved these little wreaths so much that I tried mini olive wreaths with vintage lace ribbon on my painted cabinets, too. You can see that version here if you’d like a little more inspiration for your own kitchen.
Updated October 2026: I’ve refreshed this tutorial with clearer instructions and helpful tips for hanging mini wreaths on kitchen cabinets for Christmas.
Supplies for Hanging Mini Wreaths on Kitchen Cabinets
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You only need a few supplies for this easy Christmas decorating project. I used 6-inch mini wreaths and 3/8-inch ribbon, which suited my tall, narrow cabinet doors. Choose a wreath size that fits your doors without interfering with the handles.
- 6-inch Mini Wreaths
- Ribbon—I used 3/8-inch ribbon
- Scissors
- Painter’s Tape
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Measuring tape
Measure and Attach the Ribbon
First, hold a mini wreath against your cabinet door to decide where you want it to hang. On my tall, narrow doors, I liked the wreaths about three-quarters of the way down. Check that the greenery clears the cabinet handle.
Measure enough ribbon to reach from the wreath, over the top of the door, and a few inches down the inside. Leave a little extra so you can adjust the hanging height before trimming. Use the same ribbon length for wreaths on matching cabinet doors.
Loop one end of the ribbon around the top of the wreath and secure it with a small dab of hot glue on the back. Let the glue cool completely before hanging.
Secure the Ribbon Inside the Cabinet Door
Drape the ribbon over the top of the cabinet door, leaving the wreath hanging on the front. Adjust the height, then secure the loose end of the ribbon to the inside of the door with painter’s tape. Keep the ribbon flat and close the door gently to check that it shuts properly.
My blue painter’s tape held these lightweight wreaths and came off without damaging my cabinets. Cabinet finishes vary, so choose tape labeled for your surface, test it in a hidden spot first, and follow the manufacturer’s removal time.
At first, I wasn’t sure how I would secure them. I thought about tacks and even those small Command utility hooks, but I had neither on hand. But I did have my trusty blue painter’s tape. It’s safe on painted surfaces, so I was pretty sure it would not damage the cabinet doors.
TIP: Before attaching the tape, clean the spot on the inside of the cabinet door with a cleaner suitable for your cabinet finish, then let it dry completely. Kitchen grease can keep the tape from sticking. I discovered more grime up there than I care to admit. Apparently, Christmas decorating comes with a surprise cleaning assignment!
Mini Christmas Wreaths on Kitchen Cabinets
They’re so stinking cute! These little wreaths give my kitchen a cozy woodland feel without taking up an inch of counter space. That leaves more room for Christmas cookies—or, in my case, whatever project has wandered into the kitchen.
I kept the ribbon neutral, but red velvet, gingham, or a subtle plaid would be pretty, too. You can decorate every upper cabinet or just a few doors for a simpler look.
I told you it was easy. Maybe I should add the mini wreaths to my laundry room cabinets. 🤔 I love the warm woodland feeling it gives my kitchen cabinets, but you can certainly add a colored ribbon or even flock these mini wreaths. That would be adorable too!
Would you use neutral ribbon or add a pop of Christmas color? Tell me in the comments!
From our home to yours, Merry Christmas! I hope yours is filled with the people you love and a little time to enjoy it all.
xo, Do and the Dodson family
