
Decorating a Christmas tree to fit a small space can be a challenge.
Many of those gorgeous Christmas tree ideas on Pinterest won’t work.
But I have found for you loads of super clever – and lovely – Christmas tree ideas for small spaces.
There’s everything from 3 foot Christmas trees to …
- Tabletop Christmas trees
- Christmas trees from cuttings
- Wall Christmas trees
- Artificial & real miniature trees
- PLUS skinny pencil Christmas trees to fit in the tightest corner.
So if you’re trying to decorate a Christmas tree in a small room, studio or apartment read on.
How To Decorate A 3 Foot Christmas Tree
Even a 3 foot Christmas can look cluttered in a small space. So go for light decor to lift the tree …
Or a very simple white theme …
Or if you dare go bare. With simply minimalist Christmas decor the tree will show itself off …
Or light it with a big box or basket of baubles under the tree …

One of best things about small trees is they don’t have to steal floor space as they look amazing on table tops.
Table Top Trees
Small table top Christmas trees can still be super cheerful and bright …
And can carry larger ornaments like these that bounce light around …

But a tiny tree can look lovely with nothing more than vintage ornaments …

Or very minimalist beads …
And a simple table top tree with nothing more than lights can really rock a statement pot …
But you can still go full glamour with a table top Christmas trees as this step by step tutorial shows …
Christmas Trees Created From Natural Cuttings
A super clever alternative to a 3 foot or table top tree is a collection of cuttings to hang ornaments from …
Pretty delicate Christmas ornaments that get lost on a full tree really stand out on cuttings …

And cuttings gives the flexibility to fit your tree in any space you have …

Whether it’s a tiny spot on a table …
The corner of a room …

Or a big enough space for Christmas presents to be stored under it …

Skinny Christmas Trees
Super slim skinny Christmas trees are another great option if you are short on floor space …

You can squeeze one into a tight corner or even behind a door …

And can be styled any way you like from minimalist black & white …
To traditional vintage style …

You can even style a skinny Christmas tree without a base …
Or if you have got a bit more space go for a collection of skinny trees …
Wall Christmas Trees
If you can’t even squeeze in a skinny pencil tree consider a wall tree.

This simple DIY wall Christmas tree is a cool way to hang Christmas lights if you’ve no room for a real tree …

Or if you yearn for a bushy natural Christmas tree but have no space check out this fab idea for a natural wall Christmas tree …

Or for something simpler just hang pine branches in a tree outline …

Or add winter nature walk finds to a natural wall Christmas tree …


This fun wall based Christmas tree with dried oranges doubles up as a DIY Advent Calendar …
Wall Christmas trees don’t have to be dull. Bright ornaments look brilliant against a bare white wall …
But if you love minimalist Christmas decorations you really can keep a wall Christmas tree simple …
For even more inspiration explore all of these wall tree ideas …
Miniature Christmas Trees
Miniature Christmas trees can be popped in any spare spot you have
And even the tiniest of Christmas trees can still make a statement whether it’s a natural evergreen …

A tiny pine with ribbons …
Or a super sparkly artificial tree …

If you don’t have space on a table for a Christmas tree you can squeeze them in on a mantel …

Or any spare nook in the kitchen …

Mini bottle brush trees are a fun addition to Christmas mantels …
And a collection of mini Christmas trees is a lovely, easy way to decorate around your mantelpiece …

But if you’ve no floor space free, a collection of bottle brush mini trees can be a fabulous centrepiece on a cleared cupboard …
Or if you don’t have any spare surface going either, hang miniature Christmas trees in a mobile …
More Christmas Ideas
I do hope you enjoyed all these ideas for fitting a truly gorgeous Christmas tree into a small space.
For more lovely simple Christmas ideas explore these posts …
- Minimalist Christmas Decor
- Rustic Christmas Decorations
- Simple DIY Christmas Wreaths
- Quick Christmas Table Decor
- Simple DIY Christmas Gifts
- Christmas On A Budget
- Zero Waste Christmas Tips
- Simple Christmas Traditions
And follow my Simple Christmas board on Pinterest …

Other image sources : Vibeke Design, Style & Minimalism, Pella Hedeby, Saidos Da Concha, House Number 15, Ukonooa, rawpixel.com unless otherwise stated.
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