SAM WYLIE-HARRIS shares her pick of the best fake trees for festve magic without the mess
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A THING of beauty and celebrated source of joy, putting up the Christmas tree is one of our favourite festive pursuits.
And there are some wonderful artificial Christmas trees to choose from, not to mention the dozens of dazzling decorations to be found – whether you’re looking to shake it up with seasonal styling to suit a new colour scheme this year, or you’re just after a few little extras.
“Decorating the tree is one of our customers’ favourite
ABOVE: John Lewis Isla diamond frost pre-lit Christmas tree, 7ft
£329, John Lewis
With a glittering facade of fabulous frost, this tree features no less than 2,000plus tips to jazz up with your treasure trove of trinkets and 490 pure white lights. Embellish with oversized paper stars – which are very of the moment.
RIGHT: 7ft Allison misty blue
£189, Dobbies
With glittery effect pine needles, this tree lends itself perfectly to a touch of nostalgia and a red and gold theme. You could even dig out some retro tinsel.
Christmas moments,” says Lisa Cherry, John Lewis Christmas buyer. “To create the illusion of a bigger tree, start with larger baubles at the base and finish with smaller decorations at the top.
“Rewrite the rulebook by twisting two sets of different coloured lights together,” suggests Lisa. “Or use one of our statement neon lights for a modern touch.”
Style-up the ultimate winter wonderland with these top picks...
Decorating the tree is one of our customers’ favourite Christmas moments...
Lisa Cherry, John Lewis
7ft blue snowy spruce Christmas tree £129, Dunelm With a snowy flocked finish and bluey green tips, this 7ft showstopper sets the tone for grand designs *All prices correct at time of going to press
Norway spruce – available in 4ft, 6ft and 7ft
From £19.99, The Range
Inspired by a traditional Norway Spruce, these bushy branchlets can become a Nordic delight overnight. Dress with rustic wooden baubles for instant magic.
Pine cone & berry Christmas tree - available in 5ft, 6ft and 7ft
From £34.99, Christow
Ready when you are, this sophisticated spruce is pre-decorated with snowy white branches adorned with cones and berries.
John Lewis pre-lit snowy spruce Christmas tree, 7ft £329, John Lewis
Put an end to the faff of stringing lights on a large tree with this pre-lit snowy beauty. Now you can focus on the fun bit – loading it up with crystal decorations.
Rochester pre lit glittter tipped rose gold Christmas tree, 6ft
£100, B&M
Blending fir green with romantic rose gold, this stunning glittertipped tree channels glamorous vibes. If your Christmas mantra is more is more, dress it with rose gold baubles, velvet flowers and dusky pink ferns... then toast your piece de resistance with a glass of pink prosecco!
Everlands Allison pine 6ft Christmas tree £134, Next
Perfectly proportioned, if you’re in the mood for faux foliage that looks like the real deal, think about a gold colour scheme, glitzy hanging bows and a dash of drama to top this beautiful tree.
John Lewis sugar plum ice cream Sunday bauble, £10, John Lewis
Nordic ice light up scene bauble decoration £3.50, (other items from a selection), B&M stores
White wicker tree skirt, £50, The White Company