How To Choose Your Artificial Christmas Tree
There are many reasons why a person might choose to purchase an Artificial Christmas Tree
Size Matters
When picking out your artificial Christmas tree you’re going to want to choose one that its size fits well within the space you plan on displaying it in. Take into account the height of your ceilings in that particular room and how wide of a tree will fit in that space.
As a general rule of thumb you should choose a tree that is, at minimum, six inches shorter than your ceiling height to allow room for your tree topper. If you have cathedral ceilings this could mean accommodating a ten foot or taller tree but before you choose remember that the taller the tree the wider it will be. If space restrictions don’t allow for a bushy tree there are slim models of artificial trees that will give you the height you want but with a smaller circumference. While this will save you some space try and keep the tree as proportional as possible – no one likes an anorexic Christmas tree. Also, when purchasing tall artificial trees you should look for ones that have framed construction as opposed to just the middle pole for added sturdiness.
Avoid Weaving a Tangled Web
If the thought of wrestling with tangled strings of Christmas lights gives you nightmares you might want to look at purchasing a Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Tree
. A pre-lit tree is available in clear or multi-colored lighting and saves you the hassle of having to string and remove all those tree lights year after year.
When choosing a pre-lit Christmas tree take the types of tree ornaments you have into consideration for the best overall effect. Darker or vividly colored ornaments are better shown by clear Christmas tree lights while lighter colored [nmslink:ornaments, ornaments], such as gold or silver, are better suited to the multi-colored variety.
Buy a Supportive Tree
Let’s face it – the main purpose of your artificial Christmas tree is as a place to hang your Christmas ornaments. When choosing your tree you’ll want to make sure it’s going to be sturdy enough to support the weight of all those decorations. If you have a collection of large ornaments look for artificial trees with thicker sturdy branches that can take the weight. By comparison, if you take a minimalist approach to tree decorating you’ll want to focus on the quality and realism of the braches as they’ll be noticed more on a sparsely adorned tree.
Techno Colored Trees
Long gone are the days where you could choose any colored tree you wanted, as long as it was green. Today’s artificial Christmas trees are available in almost every color of the rainbow. You can choose from red, pink, purple, lime green or even black. Before you carry home a hot pink Christmas tree stop and take a moment to assess your overall Christmas décor. If your home and Christmas ornaments are of the traditional variety that techno colored tree is going to stand out like a sore thumb. Stick with the classic green tree if you’re in doubt.
On the other hand, if your home is very contemporary and your decorations have a modern twist to them an out of the ordinary tree color may suit your Christmas theme very well. Just be careful that your tree color doesn’t clash with the colors in your other decorations. A bold colored tree is best shown off with a simplistic decorating palette so try adorning your purple Christmas tree with a solid color such as all gold or silver ornaments.
Another alternative to artificial trees came to me on Sunday. I was just about to buy an artificial tree in a store when I found a miniature real tree growing in a pot.
I live in a small apartment so I wasn’t planning to get a big one anyway so I was really taken when I found this small one. I love bonsai trees as well so hopefully when the Christmas period is over I’ll be able to keep this tree alive by bringing it outdoors.
I used to live in an apartment complex that doesn’t allow real trees over the holidays. I was a bit reluctant to buy a ‘fake’ tree because I grew up with a real tree in the house each year. However, I spent some time looking at artificial trees and thought I’d give one a go. After putting it up for the first time, I was amazed how little time it actually took, and it looked just as good as a real one. (better, in some ways, because it didn’t lean over or have any ‘bald spots’) When I moved I was convinced to buy a real tree again, but following my hour-long debacle trying to find one that looked right, and the trouble it took to get the thing home, I vowed to stick with an artificial tree, and I’m very happy that I did.
I think Chris and Sean both have very good points. Obviously having your own live tree in a pot is the most environmentally friendly thing to do, but for people who want a traditional looking tree, artificial Christmas trees look “perfect”. I got a flocked tree last year at http://www.santasquarters.com, and don’t think I’d ever get a real one again. There are such a variety of nice different artificial tree styles, it’s hard to even choose one. Whereas when I’ve gone to tree lots I often end up unable to find a tree I like.
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