Mini Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas

christmas trees clustered together in pink nursery

Sara Ligorria Tramp

If you live in a small space, the Christmas season poses a serious problem. Room for a standard-size tree may mean sacrificing your couch for the season, while a tiny tree can feel a little sad. But don't fret! Little Christmas trees can actually be insanely festive if done right (and hey, the size means set-up and clean-up are a total breeze). By the time you're done looking at these small Christmas tree ideas, you're going to want to downsize—even if you actually have room for a giant version in your living room.

bookshelf and reading nook decorated for christmas

Sara Ligorria Tramp

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Bottle Brush Trees

These teeny bottle brush Christmas trees are the perfect way to spruce up a mantle. Designer Emily Henderson scattered them around this bookshelf for some holiday spirit in a reading nook.

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Showstopping Garland

If you really, truly don't have room for a tree—or perhaps you don't even want one—simply add showstopping garland to your wall instead. Here, CB2 president Ryan Turf's home features a high-hung garland above the mantel.

tree with piano stool stand

Adams and Elm Home

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Vintage Piano Stool Stand

To save floor space, try using a vintage piano stool as a sturdy holder for a skinny faux tree. This one by Adams and Elm Home proves you can use this trick on medium-size trees, too.

wooden tree on wall made of sticks

swoon studio

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Wooden Stick Wall Tree

A perfect craft for anyone of any age, this wooden stick wall tree is so easy to make. Embellish it with family photos, decorative string, and tiny bells, like Swoon Studio did here.

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Annie Schlechter

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Tree in a Bucket

We love the balance between rustic and sophisticated style in this entryway. The galvanized metal planter with the small pine plant embodies that balance perfectly, so you can leave it up all season long. To draw the eye over, top it off with a plaid bow.

decorated mini white christmas tree

BRIAN WOODCOCK

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White Christmas

Make it a white Christmas with a mini tree like this one. Decorate it with ornaments in cheerful pastels or jewel tones to brighten it up.

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Elegant Citrus

This tabletop DIY Christmas "tree" from Cheetah Is the New Black could work in any room in the house. Simply arrange a bunch of pine needle branches in a small vase or bottle and then use paper clips to hang dried orange slices from the branches. It's seasonal but subtle (and smells amazing).

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The Merrythought

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Tree in a Basket

The secret for this proud little guy? Put an upside-down bucket into a wicker basket before placing the tree on top. This way, the tree's bottom branches won't be scrunched.

See more at The Merrythought.

Decorated Christmas trees in pots near old house

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Topiaries

These mini Christmas trees in planters are adorable. For a similar effect—whether you put one in the living or line up a bunch on the front porch—just tie bows around the lip of the planter and add tiny ornaments.

christmas table decorated for the holidays

Sara Ligorria Tramp

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Accordion Paper Tree

One Christmas tree is never enough, so sprinkle some mini paper versions throughout the house. Emily Henderson spruced up the buffet table with these rounded, soft accordion trees from West Elm, but you can also try a DIY version. Here's a tutorial from Ruffled.

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Tree in a Pitcher

A mini tree in a pitcher = the farmhouse Christmas of our dreams.

See more at Dreamy Whites.

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Mike Garten

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Shrunken but Traditional

Okay, have you ever seen a cuter Christmas tree? This one is as decked out as mush as its Goliath counterpart, except it's small space-friendly. We're also digging this faux fireplace designed to set the mood even further.

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Style Me Pretty

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An Illustration

This small, hand-drawn tree becomes 3D by hanging ornaments on appropriately-placed nails.

See more at Style Me Pretty.

christmas trees in pink nursery

Sara Ligorria Tramp

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Clustered Trees

Cluster a few Christmas trees of various heights and colors together for a decked out decor scheme. Emily Henderson struck the perfect balance between festive and personalized in this pink nursery.

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Craftberry Bush

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Double Duty Tree

Your mini tree can double as your table centerpiece. Simply pot pine and insert pops of red, like berries or poinsettia bursts.

See more at Craftberry Bush.

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Yvestown

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Tree Stand 2.0

You'll have to say goodbye to your breakfast table for a few months, but this stunning display is worth it.

See more at Yvestown.

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Family Sponge

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A Stack of Books

Pine is so last year. Dress up a stack of books in Christmas lights with a pinecone topper this season instead.

See more at Family Sponge.

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Pegboard Tree

Now you can save space and the trouble of cleaning up branches thanks to this pegboard tree.

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.

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Seth Smoot

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Flower Bouquet-Style Trees

Just fill oversized jars with water and insert boughs of pine or cypress. Then, decorate with your favorite ornaments.

See more at Good Housekeeping.

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Studio DIY

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Playful with Paper

This Christmas tree may be small, but it has plenty of personality thanks to the colorful paper "string lights." Learn how to make them at Studio DIY.

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Apartment 34

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Scandinavian-Inspired Tree

Keep the branches, but nix the pine with this simple, Scandinavian-inspired DIY. Attach birch branches with twine and hang ornaments with fishing line.

See more at Apartment 34.

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Cake Stand Tree

Because tiny trees can buckle with heavy ornaments, decorate a cake stand with the ornaments instead.

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Houzz

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Jolly Jars

With proper care (including healthy soil and frequent waterings), these potted pine jars will last over two months—m uch longer than your average tree.

See more at Houzz.

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