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Choosing Your Artificial
Christmas Tree
There are many reasons why a person might choose to purchase an
artificial Christmas tree over a live one. Perhaps you live in a place
that doesnít allow live trees, such as an apartment, or maybe you just
donít want the hassle of watering one. Whatever your reasons for
choosing an artificial tree there are some factors youíll want to take
into consideration before you bring your tree home for the holidays.Size Matters When picking out your artificial Christmas tree youíre going to want to choose one thatís size fits well within the space you plan on displaying it in. Take into account the height of your ceilings in that particular room and how wide of a tree will fit in that space. As a general rule of thumb you should choose a tree that is, at minimum, six inches shorter than your ceiling height to allow room for your tree topper. If you have cathedral ceilings this could mean accommodating a ten foot or taller tree but before you choose remember that the taller the tree the wider it will be. If space restrictions donít allow for a bushy tree there are slim models of artificial trees that will give you the height you want but with a smaller circumference. While this will save you some space try and keep the tree as proportional as possibleóno one likes an anorexic Christmas tree. Also, when purchasing tall artificial trees you should look for ones that have framed construction as opposed to just the middle pole for added sturdiness. Avoid Weaving a Tangled Web If the thought of wrestling with tangled strings of Christmas lights gives you nightmares you might want to look at purchasing a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree. A pre-lit tree is available in clear or multi-colored lighting and saves you the hassle of having to string and remove all those tree lights year after year. When choosing a pre-lit Christmas tree take the types of tree ornaments you have into consideration for the best overall effect. Darker or vividly colored ornaments are better shown by clear Christmas tree lights while lighter colored ornaments, such as gold or silver, are better suited to the multi-colored variety. Buy a Supportive Tree Letís face itóthe main purpose of your artificial Christmas tree is as a place to hang your Christmas ornaments. When choosing your tree youíll want to make sure itís going to be sturdy enough to support the weight of all those decorations. If you have a collection of large ornaments look for artificial trees with thicker sturdy branches that can take the weight. By comparison, if you take a minimalist approach to tree decorating youíll want to focus on the quality and realism of the braches as theyíll be noticed more on a sparsely adorned tree. Techno Colored Trees Long gone are the days where you could choose any colored tree you wanted, as long as it was green. Todayís artificial Christmas trees are available in almost every color of the rainbow. You can choose from red, pink, purple, lime green or even black. Before you carry home a hot pink Christmas tree stop and take a moment to assess your overall Christmas dÈcor. If your home and Christmas ornaments are of the traditional variety that techno colored tree is going to stand out like a sore thumb. Stick with the classic green tree if youíre in doubt. On the other hand, if your home is very contemporary and your decorations have a modern twist to them an out of the ordinary tree color may suit your Christmas theme very well. Just be careful that your tree color doesnít clash with the colors in your other decorations. A bold colored tree is best shown off with a simplistic decorating palette so try adorning your purple Christmas tree with a solid color such as all gold or silver ornaments. |