While it’s most common to display the Christmas tree in the living room, there are still many other spaces around your home that you can fill with its magic. In this article, we share the best places to put up a Christmas tree at home, as well as other important things to consider when setting it up.
Foyer
European Fir® | Wooden Christmas Village Tree Collar
The foyer is a great place to put up a Christmas tree. It’s the first place everyone sees when they enter your home, and the last they see when they leave. Create a festive greeting for family and guests by setting up a Christmas tree in your entryway. Choose a slim tree so it won’t take up much space. If you have a wide foyer, try multiple smaller trees for more impact.
By Wide Windows
BH Balsam Fir® | Grand Forest Ornament Set
Tall and wide windows make an excellent place to set up your tree. When seen from the outside, this placement provides a better view of your Christmas tree display from different angles. This allows you to share the beauty of your tree with neighbors and passers-by. If you have bay or bow windows with nooks, use the generous space when you arrange your Christmas tree at home. This will leave you more room for presents underneath the tree.
By the Stairs
BH Nordmann Fir® | Crystal Palace Ornament Set
Turn your staircase into a grand holiday display by placing a beautifully decorated Christmas tree beside it then complement it by decorating the handrail. Choose a garland that matches your tree’s foliage and decorations for a cohesive look. If the stairs are near the hallway, try some Christmas hall ideas like arranging a holiday vignette on a console table using snow globes, greenery, and other accents.
Family Room
Red Spruce Slim® | Farmhouse Ornament Set
The family room is a popular choice to display a Christmas tree. It’s where you spend a lot of quality time with loved ones and where many memories are made. A corner near the sitting area or even the center of the room make excellent Christmas tree placements to help create a cozy and cheery ambience. If you have limited space, choose a slim or flatback Christmas tree for a small living room.
By the Fireplace
BH Fraser Fir® With Twinkly Lights
Set a picture-perfect backdrop for your gatherings with a Christmas tree by the fireplace. The warm glow of the hearth and tree lights will create a cozy ambience for your cherished holiday traditions like enjoying hot cocoa and opening presents. For safety, place your Christmas tree at least three feet away from the fireplace.
Kitchen
Sanibel Spruce® | Modern Metallics Ornament Set
The kitchen is one of the busiest parts of the home and a Christmas tree is a festive way to bring in the holiday spirit into the space. This is perfect if you have an open layout where the kitchen is also accessible from the living or dining area. Just make sure not to put the tree near heat or fire sources. Choose a slim shape if you don’t have room for a full tree or use a tabletop tree and set it on the counter or a stool in the corner.
Dining Room
Gold Foil French Country Ornament Set
A Christmas tree in the dining room is an ideal placement since it’s where family and friends linger while enjoying hearty holiday meals. If there’s enough space, you can even set up your main Christmas tree in this area. To brighten up small dining halls, choose a slim or flatback Christmas tree and place it in a corner. They give the impression of a full-sized tree while taking up only a fraction of the space.
Bedroom
Baby Nordmann Fir | BH Essentials Mini Mercury Glass Ornaments
Start and end everyone’s day with festive cheer by placing a Christmas tree in each bedroom. Miniature tabletop trees and potted trees for the kids’ room, especially when adorned with ornaments that reflect their personality. Better yet, create DIY ornaments with the little ones. Turn this bonding activity into a holiday tradition you’ll enjoy for years.
Patio
Garden Spruce Potted Trees |
Get your patio ready for entertaining by decking it out with a holiday tree. Choose an outdoor-safe Christmas tree to ensure it withstands the weather and preserves its color through the years. As an alternative, choose small potted Christmas trees to decorate the space. Use them to flank doorways, windows, and steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some of your questions on where to display Christmas trees.
Where Is the Most Common Place To Put a Christmas Tree?
Wondering where do you put a Christmas tree? A living room tree is most common, but you can put it anywhere there’s room. You can also consider rearranging your furniture if you only plan to have it up for a few days or weeks.
Where Should a Christmas Tree Be Placed in a Small House?
A Christmas tree in a small apartment or house doesn’t need to be huge to add holiday cheer to the room. Balsam Hill’s Sonoma Slim Pencil Tree and Revelstoke Fir are perfect as corner Christmas trees for smaller areas as they don’t take up too much space.
Is It Good To Have a Tree in Front of the House?
A Christmas tree in front of your house is a festive way to greet neighbors and passers-by. Just make sure that it’s outdoor-safe so that it doesn’t fade or get damaged from the elements. You can also display them in covered outdoor areas such as the porch to spruce up your front door.
We hope this article inspired you to be creative in your Christmas tree display this year. Browse our website to our full collection of beautiful artificial Christmas trees.
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