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Top Tips for Choosing the Right Artificial Christmas Tree for Your Home

Holiday tree shopping made easy: King of Christmas helps you find the perfect fit for your home and style

By Angela Redding | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Beat magazine | December 6, 2024
Photos: Hollywood Beat magazine, Pablo Savigne, King of Christmas, and Kati

A Christmas tree is usually the main attraction in holiday decorations, adding a cozy and cheerful vibe to any house. If you’re thinking about getting an artificial tree, choosing the right one can seem like a tough choice. King of Christmas is excited to provide this detailed guide to help you pick the ideal Christmas tree, including tips on size, style, lighting, and branch types.

Tree Size – Height and Width for Every Space

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When choosing a tree, it’s important to check how much space you have for it. You should leave about 6 to 12 inches between the top of the tree and the ceiling, so there’s enough room for a tree topper if you want one. Artificial trees come in different sizes, starting from 3 feet, which is great for small areas or tables, all the way up to 15 feet for big rooms or businesses.

For the best fit, consider the following tree silhouettes:
Full: A classic choice, ideal for standard-sized spaces.
Slim: A narrower option, perfect for medium-sized rooms.
Pencil: A more compact choice, suited to tight spaces or secondary holiday decor.


Needle Tips – Classic, Realistic, and Premium Options

Christmas tree by Pablo Savigne
Christmas tree photo by Pablo Savigne

The look and quality of tree tips are really important for making artificial trees seem real. These trees usually come in three different styles.

  • Classic Tips: Made from PVC, these tips provide a traditional artificial tree appearance and are budget-friendly.
  • Realistic Tips: Crafted from a mix of PVC and PE, these tips add 3D texture, closely mimicking natural branches.
  • Premium Tips: The most lifelike option, with a higher percentage of PE for exceptional realism.

In Realistic and Premium trees, the PE tips are usually placed on the outer branches to create a more natural, layered effect, while the PVC tips are used to fill in the inner branches, giving the tree a fuller look. Product descriptions often include the exact ratios of PE and PVC for each tree, making it simple to compare them.

Tree Colors – From Natural Greens to Unique Holiday Colors

6.5′ Duchess Blue Flock Artificial Christmas Tree with 500 Warm White LED Lights (image courtesy of King of Christmas)

Artificial trees now come in many colors besides just green, giving you more options for fun and creative holiday decorating.

  • Green Trees: Reflecting the lush appearance of a natural evergreen.
  • Flocked Trees: Featuring a snow-kissed look, perfect for a winter wonderland effect.
  • Colorful Options: Blue, pink, and other unique shades add a chic pop of color for a modern holiday vibe.

Tree Lights – Brightening the Holidays with Ease

Pre-lit trees are super convenient because the lights are already attached to the branches. These artificial trees usually use low-voltage, energy-saving LED bulbs that can last for about 25,000 hours. You can find them in warm white or colorful options, and many come with a foot pedal or remote control that lets you change the light settings to fit any festive vibe.

Selecting the Perfect Tree

“Our goal is to make choosing the perfect tree as joyful as decorating it,” says Jasmine Rose, Content Manager at King of Christmas. “Whether it’s your first artificial tree or an upgrade, this guide covers the details so families can confidently choose a tree that fits their space, style, and holiday traditions. Ultimately the best tree is the one that works best for you and your family.”

Families and Holiday Lovers Receive Help

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Christmas tree Image-by Kati

This guide helps families and holiday lovers pick the perfect tree for their home and style, so they can enjoy it for many years. It includes helpful tips on size, shape, lighting, and branch quality, making it easier than ever to find a tree that suits your holiday needs.

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