31 Alternatives to Your Traditional Christmas Tree

Christmas isn’t Christmas till it happens in your heart, but home is where the heart is so tldr: it’s time for tree shopping!

End this unconventional year on an unconventional note with one of these unconventional trees.

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Instead of a full tree, loop thick, green garlands around an easel and top it off with a star.

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If you’ve got the time, hang a carefully uncoiled wire from the ceiling on which you can hang baubles and trinkets. Make sure your wire is strong enough to hold its shape!

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DIY this easily by topping a lamp stand with two black paper cones for a look that’s great for the minimalist interior.

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You can also opt for a store bought paper tree that’s especially great for a child’s room or a rambunctious party.

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Alternatively, borrow inspiration from the tree of knowledge and build yourself a book tree.

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A ladder tree is ideal if you’re looking for a Pinterest-ish, rustic vibe. Keep decorations simple, or within a similar colour scheme.

If you’re short on floor space, opt for a smaller tree that you can place on a side or coffee table.

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Decorate potted fir branches with Christmas baubles to detract from the fact that they’re not attached to an actual tree.

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A Christmas tree made out of extra red and green ribbons or crepe paper lends a festive air to your surroundings despite its small size.

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Have a console table that’s too narrow for a physical tree? Use chalk to draw a tree behind the table – we swear most of your guests will do a double take.

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Experiment with different wall panels and shelves to create a Christmas tree that you can both hang and place items on.

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If your shelving unit has large pockets of space, you can even forgo the decorations and fill them with presents.

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Dress up a drab shelf unit with vases, books, or trinkets in a similar colour scheme to create a one of a kind tree.

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Create a 3D tree on your wall with baubles, pine leaves…

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…crepe paper, or even fairy lights!

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Stay close to the original wooden version with a tree made of driftwood or pallets.

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If you have a chalkboard in your office or playroom, there’s no reason you can’t have a tree (or three!)

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Gallery walls are all the rage currently – fashion your tree with the help of our favourite black and white pictures and quotes.

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Create a tree that’s all yours by collaging your favourite items together. This can also be a fun activity for the kids; you can get them to create their trees on large canvas boards.

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Take the art a little further with abstract trees made from crepe paper.

If you’ve got a hobby or talent that you’d like to share, what better time than Christmas? ‘

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You can use the tools of your trade to create a tree. This is especially great in a place of work.

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If the book tree wasn’t your thing, display your love for reading with printed pages from your favourite tome. This also works with song and lyrics sheets, or even drawings.

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Use removable hooks to put up a tree that reminds you of your favourite part of Christmas – the food. Put it up in the dining room where dinner guests can help themselves to cutlery and crockery.

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