30+ Innovative Christmas Tree Ideas You Need to See to Believe

If you want to add a Christmas “tree” to your kids’ space, take a cue from Cakies’ Rubyellen Bratcher and recreate the iconic shape with a garland. This idea offers plenty of holiday cheer—minus the worry that your little ones will knock over a conventional tree.

Want to embrace your green thumb without succumbing to the played-out pine tree? Add a succulent arrangement to your home. Australia-based company Living Bunch topped this succulent tree with a sparkling star to make it extra festive.

Looking to flex your DIY muscle? Lifestyle blog Aww Sam enlisted plush pom poms to make a tree that’s equal parts stylish and soft.

Or, if you want to turn your living room into a winter wonderland, create an alternative Christmas tree with remnants from Mother Nature herself. Cox & Cox gave this deconstructed setup a woodsy edge with branches and berry-clad twigs.

Why settle for red and green when you can enjoy all the colors of the rainbow? Martha Roberts of The Colour File strayed from the norm by covering her plant in an array of vibrant hues. The result? A Christmas tree alternative that can make you smile all year long.

If you like the idea of a Christmas tree—but aren’t sold on the lush, ubiquitous styles—take a cue from Helle C Rye of A Nordic Moment. Between the scaled-back branches and high-contrast palette, this setup gives the festive tradition a minimalist twist.

This year, add some texture to your Christmas decorations. Joy Cho of Oh Joy! used honeycombs of varying sizes, colors, and materials to usher in the holiday cheer.

As this DIY project from Sugar & Cloth proves, the biggest decoration moments often come in the smallest packages. Here, blogger Ashley Rose transformed a bunch of clear cones into a colorful, miniature forest.

This towering, six-foot-tall Lia Griffith–designed tree features cascading kraft paper strips and glistening string lights.

A scaly effect is achieved on this glistening metallic Christmas tree, which is made from aluminum scraps and features a green garland border.

Lia Griffith relies on metallic hues for her alternative Christmas tree, which is crafted with copper piping and a hammered copper bucket as the base.

An ombré tree with coordinating ornaments is the only wow-factor you need this holiday season.

If you—like us—have been swooning over the macramé trend, this quirky shelved tree by Lia Griffith is worth trying.

A web of golden wires strung across geometric gold levels creates an abstract whimsicality for this gilded tree.

If you’re trying to maintain your minimalist decor, a bushy fir can kill the vibe. This year, opt for sleek geometrics, like this three-layered, cone-shaped black and starry tree.

Whether you live in a petite space, hate the hassle of a tree, or want a unique and quirky Christmas alternative, this “tree” is for you. The peel-and-stick wall decal from CVD Vinyl is the economic decoration perfect for all homes. As long as you have a wall, you’re good to go.

This white metal tree works for basically all of your seasonal decor–but throw on some ornaments–’tis the season. It’s a simple space-saving look that is uniquely festive.

Against a floor mirror, Michael Johansson stacks green books, binders, and drawers, and creates a reflection effect for the full tree. This is an alternative Christmas tree that can be fun and functional.

While this tree is petite and simple, it totally radiates the spirit of the holidays. The matte black sculpture is draped with ornaments and topped off with a little garland to tie the look together.

Use existing shelf space to create your alternative Christmas tree. Gathering green items in a tree-like formation, like Michael Johansson did here, is not only compact, but festive. Pro tip: Don’t forget the topper!

For an easy DIY, try this alternative from Geneva Vanderzeil of A Pair and a Spare. She used screws, plywood, string and lights to create a glowing Christmas tree you can still gather around.

Personalize your alternative Christmas tree with family photos. This works as a tabletop design or as a full-size tree. You can still dress it up with ornaments and tinsel if you like, just as Emily Henderson of Styled by Emily Henderson did here.

Make a tree that is uniquely yours. This tree is a sketch on plywood by Tanya of Dans Le Lakehouse. Even if your artistic skills aren’t quite there yet, this alternative Christmas tree will be a project you remember.

If space is really tight but you’re not willing to sacrifice a full-scale tree, we love this tissue paper project from Curbly, which has all the size of your favorite evergreen without any of the floor space.

This makeshift Christmas tree from Almost Makes Perfect is unobtrusive—and easy to DIY. It may be simple, but it makes a big (and super chic!) statement.

Ikea’s VINTNER Christmas tree fabric is a fantastic substitute for a tree—even better if you dress it up! Oh Happy Day transformed hers into a treat-filled advent calendar.

This DIY alternative tree from Free People brings together all sorts of plants, drawings, and souvenirs to make a tree that is really an impression of a tree (not to mention an artsy solution for small spaces).

Madame Citron’s cardboard tree (in French) is cute and classy at the same time. Like the look? She’s provided templates for cutting so you can make your own.

This tree from Handmade Charlotte interprets the idea of a "Christmas tree" rather loosely, but we love this modern, whimsical (and customizable) DIY creation.