Christmas Trees

Measure from floor to ceiling and choose a tree that leaves around 15–30cm of space at the top for your star or angel. Think about width too, especially in smaller rooms or tight corners, so the tree has room to sit without crowding the space around it.

A pre-lit Christmas tree comes with lights already fitted to the branches, so there’s no untangling or wrapping each year. A flocked Christmas tree has a white, snow-like coating on the branches for a frosty winter look. Both are artificial, so they can be packed away and reused each Christmas.

An artificial Christmas tree can be reused year after year, doesn’t need watering and won’t drop needles across the floor. That makes it a practical, good-value choice if you want a tree that’s easy to look after and ready to go every December.

Once the tree is assembled, work through each section from the bottom up and gently separate and fan out every tip so the branches fill the gaps. Layering lights deep into the tree and adding decorations close to the trunk as well as at the tips helps it look fuller still.

Start with the lights, then add garlands or ribbon, followed by your baubles and finally the tree topper. Spread larger decorations evenly and fill smaller gaps with lighter pieces. For step-by-step ideas, read our guide on how to decorate a Christmas tree.

Take the tree apart in the same sections it came in, fold the branches upwards and pack it into a dedicated tree bag or box to keep dust and damp out. Store it somewhere dry, like a loft or cupboard, and it’ll be ready to go again next year. Our Christmas storage range keeps trees and decorations tidy until December comes round again.