Christmas Tree Ideas

Outdoor Christmas trees are an excellent way to add curb appeal and bring holiday cheer to the neighborhood. They are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and pre-lit options. Dress up the entire porch or patio with multiple potted trees. Or you can choose one or two identical options to flank on either side of your front door.

Do you live in a small space or just want to keep the tree neat and out of the way? Good news, there's plenty of ways to pack maximum holiday cheer into small spaces. Perfect for apartment living, flocked pencil trees add wintry charm, while remaining sleek and out of the way. Here are some more ways to add holiday cheer to small spaces:

• Dress up shelves with bottle brush trees.
• Put tiny topiaries in baskets.
  
• Opt for a twig tree or dress up a houseplant with Christmas lights and a DIY tree topper, like a plaid bow or a small star.
  

A metallic Christmas tree in silver or gold gives a trendy nod to decades gone by. A gold tree works well in a glam-style home. But they are also a great way to dress up a farmhouse-style home or bring a bit of upgraded holiday charm to a modern space. Because they stand out enough on their own, gold Christmas trees don't require a lot of trimming. Use ornaments and garland in simple, traditional holiday colors such as red and white.

For more dramatic pairings with your metallic tree, try jeweled shades like ruby red, emerald green or sapphire blue throughout the tree.

Black trees have become popular for Halloween. But they're perfect to keep around long after you've handed out the candy. An artsy alternative to the traditional style, black Christmas trees offer a great background for vibrant lights. They can also bring an interesting focal point to a minimalist living room.

Tip: Add maximum style to a monochromatic tree with white or gold ribbon and ornaments.

A stylish upgrade to ordinary holiday decor, white Christmas trees offer a touch of nostalgia, with a bit of elegance. Add a white tree into your existing holiday decor for a complementary twist of color. Think green garland and wreaths paired with the fun pop of color from a white tree.

Have ornaments you'd love to show off? The neutral color of a white Christmas tree provides an excellent background, letting your ornaments steal the show. You may prefer to go all white in theme. Trimming a white tree with white ornaments can create a true winter wonderland aesthetic.

Give a traditional tree even more drama. Turn a neutral or white tree into a dramatic focal point by surrounding it with holiday decor in a contrasting color. An abundant circle of deep blue poinsettias will do the trick. Keep all eyes on your centerpiece by using muted or neutral colors throughout the room.

Tip: Give a green, traditional tree more holiday cheer by encircling it with red poinsettias.

Why choose one color for your tree when you can have them all at once? Bright and cheery, rainbow Christmas trees are great for homes with kids. You may opt for a green tree with rainbow lights, ornaments in every shade or a tree that's full of colorful branches. A rainbow Christmas tree is the perfect way to bring an extra dose of fun to the holiday.

Or you may prefer to highlight your tree with softer hues, like lavender, baby blue and sage green. Besides their eye-catching beauty, these shades can bring a sense of calm and joy.

Bring a bit of the season into another room in the house with your own unique DIY tree.
Budget-friendly and fun, making your own tree is a wonderful way to make memories too.

• Try creating a tree out of sticks found in your own backyard. Or let the kids pitch in with DIY ornaments.
  
• For a unique Christmas tree idea, turn an ordinary ladder into a tree. Position the ladder in a small corner and dress it up in holiday style.
• Consider using eco-friendly, sustainable decorations. You can hang natural materials, such as wood and seashells or dried fruits such as oranges.