Christmas trees: Here are 21 alternative ideas to make your festive holidays truly unique
What is the first thing that comes to mind as Christmas approaches? Well, the answers can be many and different, of course, but there's one thing cannot be missing from our homes: the Christmas tree. This quintessential decoration lights up our home and makes it feel special. But if we are tired of the "usual" trees - are there alternatives?
Here are 21 fantastic Christmas tree ideas to consider:
1. Let's cross some sticks...
Here's a minimalist Christmas tree. In this case, crossed wooden sticks, combined with some fairy lights, provide an elegant look.
2. A wooden tree
A Christmas tree can be real or synthetic, right? Well, what if we go with a mix? Overlapping, stacked wooden planks which, together with colored lights and balls, will provided a stylised version of the "classic" tree.
3. Wood and wire
Still using wooden sticks, but an even simpler model is the tree shown here. A central column of baubles (threaded with wire) is ideal for enriching our decoration in a "minimalist" way.
4. Tree made with... balloons!
This could be a truly unique Christmas tree. Balloons in various sizes can be stacked up to form a tree shape. Using different color balloons will add to its charm.
5. Small, but cute
If there's not a lot of space available, you can consider a free-standing tree - like the one shown - perhaps with only a few leaves and decorations: it will be perfect for a small home.
6. Recycled glass and plastic
How about a recycled tree? This one, for example, was made using recycled glass bottles. The strings of lights add the finishing touch. Wow!
7. Build a tree
Who hasn't built something using LEGO bricks? So, why not build a Christmas tree using this famous product? It's an original, unique and brilliant solution, let's face it.
8. Not a fir tree
Perhaps you'd like to avoid using a fir tree as your Christmas tree? Well, here's the solution, shown in the photo. Certainly minimalist, it has a unique charm in its simplicity.
9. Tree that isn't there.
How is it possible? Well, it starts from threads hanging down from the ceiling to which we attach decorative balls. Just by using some wire and thread, this ephemeral, floating tree will certainly amaze your guests!
10. Only lights
Even just using a simple string of lights, we can bring our tree to life. Just choose a corner of the room where you want to put the tree and start by zig-zagging the lights up the walls. Then, attach the decorations using wire and you're done! Ideal for small homes or where space is limited.
11. A tree worth... reading
If you are passionate about books, why not make a Christmas tree out of them? This is a very cute, unique decoration.
12. Christmas elegance in a spiral
Looking for a Cchic and simple solution? Here's one: a Christmas tree completely made of wood that "twists" sinuously into a splendid spiral. This will be a jaw-dropper at your parties!
13. Snowman
It's not necessary for trees to be green; in fact, there are now trees available in many colors, including white. Chosen especially because it reminds us of pure winter snow, a white tree can also be used to create a snowman. That's right. We can decorate this tree in such a way that the trunk resembles the snowman's body and the top, instead of having a classic tree topper, will have a cute hat. Buttons, eyes, nose, and a scarf will complete the look. How cute!
14. Wood and nothing more
A minimalist tree par excellence. On its own, it will uniquely furnish and decorate our living room. Of course, you could also choose to add some brighter details with a few bows to add a splash of color.
15. Wall tree
We don't want the tree to be bulky and unnecessarily taking up space; so, let's place it on a wall! Wooden sticks of various lengths arranged in a ladder-like structure will give us the framework on which to hang a few delicate decorations. A brilliant solution!
16. Concentric rings
Perhaps you like geometric shapes, especially circles and rings; well, here's the Christmas solution for you! You can choose to construct a tree like the one shown by recycling materials you already have at home. And if you place decorative balls inside each ring - perhaps in different colors and sizes - it will make this tree look even more festive.
17. The umbrella tree
Here's something truly unique.Check out the stunning effect achieved by stacking multiple umbrellas on top of each other to form a Christmas tree. And you can chose to use one color, or many for the brollys - either way, the effect will be stunning!
18. What colors to choose?
Perhaps we don't want to go with green or white (the two quintessential colors for Christmas trees), so how about pink? Well, nothing stops you from using this color for you tree and check out in the photo how cute it can look.
19. The tree and nativity scene together
If you not only want the tree but also a nativity scene - but space is limited - combining these two decorations could help. Create a kind of shelter with the tree (as shown), incorporating the nativity scene, and you'll have saved a lot of space. Truly brilliant!
20. A simple triangle
Simple doesn't mean ugly. Here, a simple wooden triangle with a string of lights and a few ornaments make for a cute, attractive, stylized Christmas tree.
21. A garland instead of a tree
Sometimes just a shape will invoke the right impression. Here, the greenery of a garland wound around a wooden structure (a tripod) is all that's need to bring a wonderful Christmas tree to life.
Will you try out one of these ideas in your home over the Christmas period?
