Although the task of choosing a Christmas tree can seem daunting, it should be a fun way to create holiday memories. Take the guesswork out of finding the perfect Christmas tree with our comprehensive guide on how to select the perfect Christmas tree on our dedicated Christmas trees website.
Pop over there and prepare to discover the answers to all your Tannenbaum-related questions, including what size tree to purchase, which style and shape will suit your home, and much, much more.
As you know, for us, an artificial tree is the best – and only – choice. Long ago, we ‘twigged’ that choosing an artificial tree makes for a festive season with a lot less fuss. Nevertheless, if your heart is set on a live tree, we want to help you find the right one. Whatever you choose, our guide gives you all the help you need.
A seemingly simple holiday activity, when we started researching buying a Christmas tree, we found a surprising number of variables that we felt should be considered well before shopping online or in person for the perfect Christmas tree. Correctly measuring the height of the ceiling and deciding on tree size are just the beginning. To prepare your home for the perfect Christmas tree, you’ll need to:
- Decide where to place your tree.
- Measure the height as well as the width of your space. (This is a cinch with a phone app!)
- Consider where you’ll plug it in.
- Determine any risks from foot traffic, heat, and overexposure to sunlight.
- Stand your tree sturdily so it won’t topple.
- Eliminate any hazards to kids and pets.
When you have your measurements, we've provided you with a friendly chart which clearly lists which tree height your space will accommodate.
Once you’ve considered all those factors and decided on the size of tree you’re after, you’ll need to think about the style of tree that will suit your home and family. We delve deep into artificial trees, especially those from our two favourite brands, Oncor and Black Box. There is quite a bit choose from, including:
- Size: 4ft, 6ft, 7ft, 10ft, and more
- Shape: European-style or conical
- Style: green, prelit, flocked, coloured, fibre optic
- Branch Type: hinged or hooked
We know it sounds like a lot, but never fear, friends. For easy reference, we’ve written an awesome set of FAQs to take you through the basics, step by step.
A Christmas tree is arguably the most meaningful holiday decoration for those who love Christmas. After all, the perfect Christmas starts with the perfect Christmas tree, and we’ve written the definitive manual on how to select one, complete with heaps of things to consider that many people might overlook. We hope you’ll enjoy reading it and have more fun decorating for the holidays than ever before. Find out what ‘the perfect Christmas tree’ truly means and how to decide what that means for your family here.
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