21 Cool and Creative Christmas Tree Alternatives
Decorating for the holidays can present its own unique set of challenges, but with a little creativity and planning, you can transform any space into a festive retreat. From minimalist wall displays perfect for small flats to bold, contemporary creations, I have got you covered.
This guide will share some of my favorite alternative Christmas tree ideas to help you design a unique and stylish focal point for your home this season.
Clever Corner Trees
When the holidays roll around, I find myself searching for any extra inch of decorating space. A Christmas tree that’s homemade, totally unique, and fits snugly into a living room corner is a serious win.
With most of these alternative tree ideas, the goal is to recreate the general shape of a traditional tree. Once that outline is there, your brain totally fills in the rest! It’s amazing how that works.
A minimal and chic tree for a Scandinavian-style home.
An alternative Christmas tree made from stacked boxes and decor in the same color, pillows arranged just so in a corner, or even a pile of your favorite books. It’s not really about what you use, but all about the final picture you create.
Finish it off with a cool tree topper, some pretty lights, and a few shiny baubles, and you’ve got a custom DIY tree that really stands out.
DIY with What’s on Hand
The holidays are not just fun and relaxing; they also really call for a lot of creativity. It’s time to tap into those inventive ideas and work with materials you already have to make a cool Christmas tree.
The wrapping paper DIY Christmas tree is one of those great ideas, and it definitely puts all that extra gift wrap from the attic to good use! Another idea that I absolutely adore is the Christmas tree cactus.
Sure, it might not be as trendy as the pineapple version, but who knows? It could be the start of a whole new trend for next year!
A great DIY idea for Rustic Nail-Head Christmas Trees.
This canvas Driftwood Christmas tree has a lovely coastal vibe.
The Pineapple Tree Trend
Every Christmas seems to bring a new decorating trend, with one particular ornament or piece that everyone adopts as the season’s hottest hit. This year, it really feels like the Pineapple Christmas tree is taking that top spot.
Yes, you heard that correctly; we are talking about pineapples taking the place of the traditional tree! And even if they aren’t fully replacing one, they definitely complement it beautifully.
It feels like such a fun idea to try out, and it’s both easy and inexpensive to do.
If you somehow missed the pineapple Christmas tree craze, I suggest you get started as soon as you can. It takes almost no effort to get it just right. The ideas here are only a few of the many ways you can try it out.
From a tiny dorm room to a small studio apartment, the pineapple Christmas tree is a perfect fit for anyone looking for super easy alternatives. I’m even planning to get in on the fun myself as Christmas gets closer.
Flat and Fabulous Trees
From pineapples, let’s move on to creative Christmas trees that fit right on a board! The DIY String Light Christmas Tree is both luminous and striking. It lets you create a single-color or multi-color tree outline with just a wooden board and some sparkly lights.
Prefer something a bit more low-key? No worries, the Scandinavian-style DIY plywood Christmas tree is here to help. You can still hang all your favorite ornaments on it, and you get a tree that’s super easy to reuse next year!
You could use a wall decal that mimics a Christmas tree outline or a chalkboard wall where you draw your own Christmas tree and decorate it with fluffy pompoms.
The choice of how you want to paint the picture really depends on your own skills and your living room’s style. If all the black isn’t for you, go for something greener and much merrier to bring in that festive charm.
We all say it time and again: Christmas isn’t just about gifts, shopping, and vacations. This year, maybe a DIY alternative Christmas tree will help you share that idea with your kids.
And if you happen to save a tree or two in the process, that’s even better! Happy Holidays everyone!
