Every year the same moment arrives: the boxes come down from the attic or you face the choice of a new tree. How tall can it be, how wide will it fit in your corner, and do you want the lights already in it?
An artificial Christmas tree lasts for years, so the choice matters. In this article, we go through the five decisions that determine whether a tree fits your space: height, width, lighting, color, and shape. With the measurements included, so you can choose with a tape measure in hand.
Start with your ceiling
The height of your ceiling determines the height of your tree. Leave 20 to 30 centimeters free between the top and the ceiling, otherwise the topper or star will no longer fit and the room will feel crowded.
Most living rooms have a ceiling height of 2.40 to 2.60 meters. A tree measuring 210 to 225 centimeters fits there. The Christmas Tree 3000 LED Dark Green by J-Line is exactly that size at 225 centimeters, with full branches and the lighting already built in.
Do you have a lobby, a high entrance hall, or an old building with high ceilings? Then you can think bigger. The Christmas Tree 4000 LED Extra Large by J-Line is 325 centimeters tall and has a diameter of 190 centimeters. Such a tree becomes the centerpiece of the space.
| Ceiling height | Tree height up to |
|---|---|
| 2.40 m | 210 cm |
| 2.60 m | 225 to 230 cm |
| 2.80 m | 240 to 250 cm |
| 3.50 m or higher | 300 cm or more |
Wide and full or slim
The height is determined by your ceiling, the width by your floor. A full tree of 225 centimeters is easily 145 centimeters wide. Therefore, measure the corner where it will go and leave another half meter free around it to walk past and reach the sofa.
If the space is narrow, choose a slim model. The Snowy Christmas Tree Small Model by J-Line is 240 centimeters tall and only 57 centimeters wide. It fits next to a cabinet, in a bay window, or in the hallway. If you want something smaller, the Christmas Tree on a Wooden Base by J-Line stands at 120 centimeters with a birch bark base without a stand on the sideboard or floor.
With or without lights
A tree with built-in lighting saves you an evening of untangling lights every year. The lights are distributed over the branches, also on the inside, making the tree glow from within. The more lights, the fuller the light: 3000 lights at 225 centimeters give a warm, dense glow.
A tree without lighting gives you more freedom. You choose the color of the light yourself and whether you hang up a string with large or small lights. Also if you want to decorate the tree differently every year, an unlit tree is the flexible choice.
Rule of thumb
Measure two things before you choose: the height of your ceiling minus 30 centimeters and the width of your corner minus half a meter of walking space. Those two numbers are the largest tree that will really look good.
Green, snowy, or a color
Dark green is the classic and makes your Christmas baubles stand out the most. A snowy tree immediately brings a winter atmosphere and looks beautiful with white, silver, and natural wood.
Those who want something different can choose color or texture. The Fluffy Artificial Christmas Tree in Bordeaux by J-Line is completely covered in soft polyester and looks like velvet by candlelight. It is 180 centimeters tall and also comes in camel, red, and dark orange. The Christmas Tree Pampa by J-Line has airy white plumes with 400 lights among them and fits a light, natural interior.
A light tree or open shape
A Christmas tree does not have to have branches. A metal light tree takes up little space and gives a sparkling silhouette in the evening. The Gold-colored Light Tree by J-Line is 240 centimeters tall and only 65 centimeters wide. It is also available in black and in smaller sizes from 80 centimeters.
If you have a beautiful collection of Christmas baubles, they will look best on an open shape. The Christmas Tree Open Frame by J-Line consists of five gold rings around a slim trunk, 196 centimeters tall. Each ball hangs freely and you can see it from all sides. The Christmas Tree Display by J-Line has platforms instead of branches, on which you place ornaments, candles, and gifts.
Small trees as a second spot
Besides the large tree, small trees bring the Christmas atmosphere to other places in your interior: the windowsill, the sideboard, or the dining table. The Origami Christmas Trees by J-Line are three cones of 21 to 35 centimeters with folded facets in off-white. Together they form a calm group that also looks beautiful after the holidays.
Read how to decorate the Christmas table
Choosing your tree in four steps
- Measure your ceiling and subtract 20 to 30 centimeters for the topper.
- Measure the corner and leave half a meter of walking space around it.
- Choose whether you want the lights built in or hang them yourself.
- Choose the style: classic green, snowy, a color, or an open shape.
Unsure which size fits your space? Send us a message with a photo of the corner and the height of your ceiling, then we will think along with you.