11 Cool Alternatives to a Christmas Tree

There can be several reasons for skipping a Christmas tree. Maybe you have a very small home and a tree would simply take up too much space. Or you don't want a beautiful tree to be cut down for nothing. Third, you may have decided to save money this year and make do with existing Christmas decorations. And even if you plan to bring a tree into your home, read our post anyway – you might find such a cool idea here that you'll set up an artificial tree in another room instead.

"Draw" a Christmas tree from lights

Yes, you read correctly. Take some long Christmas lights (for example, 5 m) and arrange them in the shape of a tree on a wooden board. You can buy the board from a hardware store, for example, or use a base made of wood or another material that you have at home. In our opinion, wood is of course the most beautiful. Idea and instructions: Collective Gen.

A Christmas tree from sticky notes

At first glance, it sounds weird, but when you do it, you'll see that this tree turns out quite nice. This "tree" works especially well in offices. Take a bunch of post-its and stick them on the wall in the shape of a tree. You can use one or even multiple colored sticky papers, depending on how colorful you want your tree to be.

You can develop this idea further in a way that suits you and write or draw something on each piece of paper. Or ask your guests to do it.

A Christmas tree from books

Maybe you've seen such a Christmas tree in a bookstore? In any case, it's a very cool idea.

A tree from balloons

Picture: Sugar and Cloth

This is one incredibly cool Christmas tree idea from Sugar & Cloth. If you have the space, go for it. Exclamations of wonder from friends visiting over the holidays are guaranteed!

A floor lamp… Why not?

If you live in a really small apartment and you're not afraid of crazy ideas, then decorate your floor lamp this year. In any case, you'll get a festive feeling in your home and a smile on your face when you look at your handiwork.

A tree on a pallet

Picture: Redhead Can Decorate

Sounds bad? But it looks very beautiful and special. Instructions and idea: from Redhead Can Decorate.

A large picture of a beautiful tree

Find a beautiful picture of a tree and have it printed on a large base. And there's your tree! If you feel like it, you can stick real Christmas ornaments into the picture.

Decorate houseplants

Who said a Christmas tree has to be tree-shaped? If you have a larger houseplant at home that can handle Christmas lights or decorations, then decorate it.

Decorate a wooden ladder

If you want Scandinavian minimalism in your home, take an old wooden ladder (it doesn't matter if it's a bit worn, the better!) and wrap Christmas lights around it or hang large ornaments on it. It looks very beautiful! Idea and instructions: Paisley & Jade.

Christmas decoration from branches

Beautiful branches are nice to bring into your home at any time of year. Take some large beautiful branches, put them in a vase, and decorate with lights or ornaments. You add a festive feel if you spray paint the branches white first. And since you've already painted them once, you don't have to throw them away. If you have the space, you can use them again next year.

Draw a tree on a chalkboard

If you have a wall covered with chalkboard paint at home, then it's practically begging you to draw a Christmas tree on it. Using tape, you can also hang lights on it.