Full artificial Christmas trees are the most popular type of tree sold in the United States. They come in a variety of sizes and heights, but they all have one thing in common: You can’t cut them down yourself and trim them into shape. Full artificial Christmas trees are pre-made, which means they’re ready to go from the store to your home without any additional effort on your part.
If you’re looking for a full artificial Christmas tree this holiday season, here are some pro tips for choosing the right size:
Look For Options That Come As a Set
If you’re looking for an easy way to decorate your home this year, consider buying an entire set of decorations along with your new tree. Some companies offer bundles that include everything from wreaths to garlands to lights.
Compare heights
While most people prefer a taller tree, if it’s too tall for your space it could look awkward or cause problems when it comes down from the ceiling at Christmas time (not to mention how hard it would be to decorate). Measure how high up from the floor you want your tree top to be — about 4 feet is standard — and then compare heights between different trees before choosing one.
Consider shape
While most artificial Christmas trees are sold as either full or slim models, there are also trees that fall somewhere in between these two categories (like an Emerald Coast Pine Tree shown above). Consider what shape looks best in your space before making a purchase decision.
Measure your space
If you’re shopping for a new artificial Christmas tree, measure the space where you plan to put it. Measure from floor to ceiling and note whether there are any obstructions along the way (such as fireplaces, windows or doors). If you’re unsure about this step, just walk around your house and look at its dimensions with your own eyes.
If you plan on storing the artificial Christmas tree in a shed or garage, then measure that too. You might want to buy an artificial Christmas tree that’s slightly bigger than what fits inside so that it can be placed on an elevated platform (like one made out of wood) instead of being stored directly on the ground level.
Use a real-life test results as a guide
A real-life test results show that a 7-foot tree works best in most rooms with ceilings 8 feet tall or less (or 6 feet plus high crown molding). A 7½-foot tree works well for ceilings 8½ feet tall or less (or 6½ feet plus high crown molding).
Think about where you’ll be putting your tree.
If you plan on hanging ornaments from it, make sure they won’t fall off if they’re too close together or too far apart from each other. If there’s not enough room between branches for ornaments, consider buying them separately and placing them around your tree once it’s set up at home.