Fabulous Themes for Slim Christmas Trees

People working with small spaces usually opt for slim Christmas trees because of their limited circumference, but don’t overlook the styling potential hidden in these slender evergreens. Because of their striking tall and slender figure, slim Christmas trees have arguably greater impact than their fuller counterparts. If you’re opting for a slim tree this year, consider the following fun decorating schemes to give your tree true character.

1. The Peacock Tree

The peacock is a beautiful bird, and the striking blue and green colors work surprisingly well on slim Christmas trees, too. To create a peacock effect, start with blue and green bulb ornaments of different sizes. Add a few glittering and silver bulbs here and there for texture and shine. Using peacock feathers from your local craft store, create hanging ornaments fastened with ribbon and add them to the mix. String up gold lights, hit the switch, and your tree is ready! For added garnish, look for small decorative blue or green birds and perch them on the branches. This finishing touch really ties the look together!

1. Only Gold

This is a classy, classic, and versatile scheme that looks positively regal on Slim Christmas trees. Start by stringing yellow lights onto your slim tree. Next, hang gold ornaments liberally, using a wide array of shapes, sizes, and finishes. Make sure to use a few lettered ornaments, and those that glitter, too. A gold star is an appropriate topper, but in the interest of originality, why not use a large bow of sheer gold ribbon instead? Let the ends drape over the tree on all sides. This adds the perfect finishing touch to all those gilded ornaments!

1. Frosty the Snow Tree

If you have little ones around on Christmas, this is sure to be a hit. A Frosty the Snowman motif works best with flocked slim Christmas trees or white Christmas trees. Start by making a snowman head using a large Styrofoam or papier-mache ball. Summon your creative spirit to paint on the face. While you let it dry, begin decorating your flocked slim tree with white bulbs and ornaments. A good mix includes satin and glittering bulbs, as well as snowflake ornaments. You can add some silver, too, for a little variation. Add white or clear minilights for extra glimmer. Stick faux branches into either side of the tree for arms. Make sure these branches are proportionate to your slim tree, and give them a quick coat of white spray paint to create a snowy effect. Hang three or four black bulbs down the center of your tree for buttons, and wrap a scarf around the top, just below the head. Your slim Christmas tree is now the spitting image of frosty the snowman. Enjoy!

1. Fourth of July in December

Anything goes with this concept, as long as it’s red, white, or blue. Or maybe silver. Start by hanging white Christmas lights on your slim tree. Then add red, white, blue, and silver ornaments of assorted shapes and sizes. The more the merrier, and the more variety, the better. Think stars and finials, in addition to traditional bulbs. Add silver tinsel for extra glitz. A white star tree topper is the perfect finishing touch.