New Year is a time of magic, joy, and pleasant traditions. Besides tangerines and Father Frost, one of the essential attributes of the holiday is the Christmas tree. However, not every apartment allows for a green beauty. There’s no need to despair, as there are plenty of alternatives to the traditional tree. We have gathered 9 cool ideas that can be implemented in apartments of any size.
Winter Bouquet
Instead of a traditional fir tree, you can create a striking bouquet from fir branches, decorating it with Christmas ornaments and garlands. Ready-made "studies" can be purchased at flower shops, you can sign up for a master class, or try to assemble a bouquet yourself. You can use any elements you like in your work — the main thing is to choose a sufficiently spacious vase and let your imagination run wild by adding pine cones, dried flowers, minimalist decorations, or candles.
Branch Wreath
We are used to seeing fir wreaths on front doors thanks to foreign Christmas movies. However, festive wreaths have also become quite popular in Russia recently. They can be purchased in stores and hypermarkets, but the most interesting option is to make one yourself. It’s not as difficult as it may seem: all you need are fir branches or eucalyptus twigs, and inspiration can easily be found in numerous online tutorials (interactive step-by-step guides on the internet). The key aspect of this process is decoration. The wreath can be adorned with balls, garlands, bows, ornaments, or pine cones. Hang the accessory on the door or simply place it on the table.
Improvised Tree from Wooden Slats
This little tree is safe from curious children and pets, it doesn’t smell like plastic and doesn’t leave needles on the floor, which often happens with artificial or live trees. Even with a minimal set of tools and materials, you can easily craft a fir tree from slats in the shape of a triangle. The finished accessory can be placed on the wall or set on a shelf. The decor should be minimal to avoid overloading the tree.
Photo Composition
An excellent way to create a festive mood, even if there is no space for a real tree, is to use a modular picture featuring a Christmas tree. You can print your favorite photos, carefully arrange them on the wall in the shape of a tree, and complement them with small garlands, balls, or miniature lanterns. The composition is quite simple but striking and evokes nostalgia (especially if the photos are family ones or from your childhood).
Fir Baskets
They take up little space but look stylish. Creating them is not complicated, but you will need a woven basket. Inside, you can place compositions of pine cones, Christmas balls, tinsel, garlands, and fir branches. An even more miniature option than a basket is a Christmas salad bowl. No, you won’t have to prepare salads. You can take a beautiful plate and fill it with Christmas decor of your choice.
Garland Shaped Like a Tree
If there’s no room for a traditional green beauty in a small apartment, you can bring the holiday directly to the wall by creating a tree from a garland. Just secure it with tape or decorative holders, arranging it in the desired shape. Plug the garland into the outlet or choose a battery-operated option, and your art object is ready. Optionally, you can enhance the improvisation with miniature ornaments, beads, or decorative bows.
Book Tree
If you love reading and are looking for an original way to decorate your home for the New Year, try creating a tree from books. All you need to do is stack your favorite editions neatly, shaping them into a cone that resembles a classic tree. The more books you use, the larger and "fluffier" the composition will be. You can use both modern and old editions. Decorate the book tree with garlands, small ornaments, or paper snowflakes. Make the top yourself using printed pages from books and folding them into a star.
Christmas Ornaments
Try making a festive attribute from Christmas ornaments. To do this, hang colorful balls from the ceiling at different heights so that they form the shape of a tree when viewed from the side. Choose ornaments in one color scheme or combine contrasting shades for a more dynamic effect. A tree made of Christmas balls won’t take up floor space, looks very festive, and immediately attracts the attention of guests. You can add a garland and tinsel, creating a magical holiday feeling even in the smallest room.
Vintage Postcard Tree
You can purchase suitable postcards on popular marketplaces. And don’t forget about small magnets — this way, you can place your tree on the refrigerator without dedicating an empty wall in a small apartment. Alternatively, you can use a mood board (a collage of images, colors, textures, and fonts). In principle, it will be useful later: you can create a vision board or leave important messages for yourself.
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