DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHRISTMAS TREES TO CONSIDER
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Arguments for and against artificial Christmas trees or genuine festive firs have been going on since the 19th Century. However, there's no escaping that the Christmas tree you choose can have an enormous impact on the reception your friends and family will receive and the feel you want to evoke throughout your home. While real Christmas trees might more readily channel those nostalgic nuances, there are a few good reasons why pursuing the artificial route might be better. If you're caught on the horns of a Yuletide dilemma, here's our guide to the different types of Christmas trees to consider this holiday season.
Are real trees better?
Let’s start with the real thing. There’s no doubt that, on the first day of Christmas, authentic Christmas trees look superb. With the pungent whiff of pine and the ambience of the forest, they conjure up the Christmas spirit in spades. However, long before you've reached five gold rings, a genuine Christmas tree can start to cause problems. Anyone who's ever owned one will know how much havoc pine needles can play with a Hoover, and this walks hand in hand with your tree looking less like a celebratory centrepiece and more like a bedraggled xylophone. On top of that, there are allergies to consider. Allergic reactions to pine trees can include symptoms similar to hay fever and even provoke rashes on the skin. While a bone fide fir might look the part, it's not going to stand the test of time and could create more tidings of discomfort than joy.
Creating Christmas as you want it
Artificial Christmas trees are reusable, making your investment a long-term one, rather than throwing cash at something that needs to be replaced every December. On top of that, they are light and easy to pack away. Whether you've got a cupboard under the stairs or a spacious attic, an artificial Christmas tree is easy to put away and easy to get out – without worrying about all those pine needles. In addition, while you'll have to find a way to get rid of the real deal, your artificial tree can simply be stowed away. If that wasn't enough, there's no chance of provoking any allergic reactions from your friends, family, or loved ones. Given that Christmas can be a hectic time of year, choosing an artificial tree can help take the hassle of creating that festive focal point for everyone to enjoy.
Another benefit of using an artificial Christmas tree is that you can choose the style and colour that best complements your surroundings. A well-chosen tree not only acts as a centrepiece to your celebrations but also helps to create unity and flow for the rest of the decorations in your home. Choose the right tinsel, ornaments, and lighting, and you've got all the right ingredients for an eye-catching and memorable focus for your festivities.
Your tree, your way
For many, the Christmas tree is the blank canvas to be embellished with lights, tinsel, and baubles. However, you can give your decorations that extra something by choosing a tree that suits your style and personality while complementing your domestic backdrop.
Traditional green is the way to go if your home has a cosier edge. Evoking days gone by for grownups and creating that magical feel for youngsters, a green Christmas tree offers a familiar landmark for Santa to leave his gifts. A green tree provides tremendous scope for playing with colours, leaving itself open to the more conventional reds, greens, golds, and silvers. Green is the way to go if you're looking for something that Father Christmas and Rudolph would appreciate.
Carats or carrots?
However, Christmas can also be a time for putting your life choices in the spotlight. If you're looking for something that reflects the opulence and indulgence associated with this time of year, a gold Christmas tree offer carats over carrots. Paired with the sparkle of red and green tinsel and ornaments with a metallic lustre, you can easily give the heart of your home the elegance and depth it deserves. Christmas trees in this colour are best for homes with plenty of guests and are reserved for delicious dinner parties. Golden Christmas trees are better suited to more contemporary surroundings, adding lavish luxury to the special season.
Ice would be nice
While the temperature outside might not be as frightful as in the Christmas song, you can create something close to a winter wonderland in your front room using a silver Christmas tree. With a distinctly Nordic edge, these harken back to the days of glittering frost and blankets of snow. To make the most of a silver Christmas tree, we recommend using blue tinsel, white fairy lights, and ornaments made from glass or with a silver finish. Trees in this colour cheerfully straddle the line between the modern and the traditional, providing that wintry feel, even though the weather might be promising suntans over snowstorms. Elegant, chic, and packed with glittery appeal, they're a great way to give children the magic they want and grownups a sophisticated setting in which to welcome guests.
Which style is for you?
Choosing which type of Christmas tree will grace your living room will depend on your home décor as much as it will the tree itself. Green or silver trees are an excellent way to complement your backdrop if you've gone all out and bought throws, cushions, and bedspreads to welcome in the Christmas spirit. However, if your home favours the minimalist and the contemporary, silver or gold ticks all the stylish boxes. While most people think of the tree as something on which to hang lights, ornaments, and tinsel, the glitter of silver or a glimmer of green can take your Christmas decorations to the next level.
However, you want to make your festive mark, at CB2, we offer a range of Christmas trees and decorations. With creations from up-and-coming designers alongside those who've already made their mark, you can be sure that the tree you buy from us will create magic and memories for years to come.
