Christmas trees are one of the most important things to consider when decorating your home for the festive period, as they become centre stage and provide a place to situate your presents during advent. Artificial Christmas trees are a very popular alternative to real trees as they are easy to set up and don’t make a mess, but there are still a few things to think about when buying one.
Size and space
This is the biggest issue that most people face but often forget to take into consideration. If you’re going for an outdoor display, then you do have more space to play with and can potentially have a bigger tree. However, if you’re following traditions and having your tree indoors, you need to be realistic about space, including both the height and width of the tree in your calculations. For example, smaller living areas may benefit from pop up Christmas trees.
Style
If you have a particular decorative style in your house, then it might be an idea to get your Christmas tree to match. If this is not the case for your house, you may want to go for artificial trees that are just standard green which can be decorated accordingly. More modern or glamourous households may want to experiment with snow-covered trees or white trees.
Lights
Decorating the tree can be fun, but sometimes it is easier to opt for the simpler life. Pre-lit Christmas trees just need to be plugged in and they’ll be ready to display.
Once you’ve decided on your perfect tree, you can decorate it with the family and add your own personal touch.