Christmas without a fir tree
10 alternatives to the Christmas tree
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There are many reasons not to use a classic Christmas tree: it has needles, needs care – and in the end has to be disposed of somehow. Fortunately, there are nice alternatives: We show the best ideas here!
A Christmas tree like this is a lot of work: first the tree purchase, then the endless moving of furniture, because the selected item may not really fit in the corner, and finally the fight with the needles! The advantages of the needleless trees are obvious – and the alternative Christmas trees are definitely more ecological.
DIY Christmas with alternative little trees
You don't have to miss the festive ambience with the tree alternatives either: Because works of art made of balls, wood and fairy lights have their own special charisma and ultimately you can get really creative here. Just try out one of the many alternatives to the Christmas tree this year – you are guaranteed to have the materials at home! And there are also great ideas for the small budget.
Tip: If you don't want to miss the scent of fir, simply put a vase of fresh fir green in your room.
We show beautiful ideas that are in no way inferior to real Christmas trees. See for yourself!
These are the most beautiful alternatives to the Christmas tree
Bullets hit cork
A cork wall is like a canvas that needs to be painted – only here we're tackling it with thumbtacks and balls! The nice thing about it: With just a few simple steps, the Christmas tree shines out of balls in the desired size – and without taking up much space in the room.
Ribbons instead of trees
A festive mood can also be created with ribbons. All you need is a central point on the ceiling, as many ribbons as possible and a round base. The object can then be put in the limelight with balls and fairy lights. A wonderful alternative to the classic Christmas tree!
Stick by stick to the happiness of Christmas
From the next walk in the forest, we bring us beautiful branches and put them together to make a Christmas tree. The best thing to do is to choose a neutral wall and then decorate the branches with individual highlights. So we still have a bit of forest in our room!
This sapling stays within the frame
A really original idea emerges from this IKEA frame, which is covered with cords and thus presents balls, bells & Co. in the shape of a tree.
Upcycling Christmas style
Not for small rooms, but this Christmas ladder is truly imposing. If fairy lights are wrapped around the rungs, the balls shine in a particularly beautiful shine – and we have a Christmas tree!
5 minute Christmas tree
We owe the cheapest and fastest idea for an alternative Christmas tree to the washi tape. Light garlands can also be attached with tape. The pretty decoration idea can be realized in a few minutes!
Completely off the roll
This idea is really easy to implement and makes wrapping paper with our favorite motifs a focal point. The only requirement: The wrapping paper rolls must be available in different sizes or cut to the appropriate size.
Made in the room
This year we are simply building the Christmas tree ourselves: using boards, nails and a hammer. Either you modify a Euro pallet or you bring loose wooden strips into the appropriate shape.
Less is more
Evergreen branches that are attached to the wall are minimalist but still effective. A few more balls as accents – and this alternative to the Christmas tree is ready.