5 alternative Christmas tree ideas for small spaces

Festive inspiration for cosy homes

Trimming the tree while listening to Christmas tunes and guzzling mulled wine is one of the great joys of the festive season. But squeezing a Norway Spruce in your living room is easier said than done when you’re living in a bijou urban apartment.

But fear not, the festive spirit can flourish in the smallest of spaces with these creative alternatives to the traditional tree.

Alternative Christmas Trees

Branch out

Haven’t got space for a whole tree? Then just use part of it. Get an armful of branches and arrange them in a large vase – or if you have the space, create a statement display with a cluster of vases in varying sizes. Decorate with a few strategically placed baubles.

Lacking in floor and table space? Fear not, now you can create your own Christmas-tree shaped vertical succulent wall with this DIY kit from Etsy. It contains everything you need (except the succulents!), including a wooden wall-mounted planter, mesh and high-quality sphagnum moss. Fill it with succulents in an array of bright pastel shades for a stylised space-saving alternative to a traditional tree. Find out how to care for the succulent tree here

Love the succulent idea but prefer something three-dimensional and a little more traditional. Cue: the succulent tower. These beautiful looking towers are unmistakably festive with a modern edge and much less unwieldy than a real tree. What’s more they’re really not that difficult to make. The secret is to use a cone-shaped oasis. We love this super-simple project from The Rambling Rose.

Window wonderland

Create your own magical, twinkling window display with a cluster of hanging planters and an abundance of draped fairy lights. This simple but super-festive idea will have everyone that walks past your house staring in with awe. Plus, it won’t use up any valuable floor or table space. 

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