30 Unique Christmas Trees for the Holiday Season

Posted on 25/12/2022 by Pooja Khanna Tyagi

A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen pine, spruce or fir tree with all-year-round foliage that is beautified, with ornaments as a part of the festivities. It is symbolic of the birth and resurrection of Jesus, while its branches and shrubs symbolize immortality and the crown of thorns worn by Christ. The Christmas trees can be fresh-cut, potted, or artificial with out-of-the-box designs that can spark one’s creativity. Here are some unique ideas that can help one to continue with the annual Christmas tree tradition and experiment with unconventional décor ideas for the Christmas tree.

1. Wooden tree

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This beautiful wooden tree is a modern take on the conventional evergreen Christmas tree. It is a low-maintenance, creative option for the holiday season.

2. Scandi-Inspired Tree

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Stylish and sophisticated, a Scandinavian-inspired wooden Christmas tree allows one to focus on the essentials.

3. Green Thumb

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Inspired by simple geometry, a mini pine tree in a shallow concrete planter makes a statement and is a fuss-free idea for a minimalist space.

4. Less is More

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This CNC-cut Christmas tree offers a festive look without being too over-the-top. Set on a golden base, the small tree features a contemporary design and is visually light too. The star-topper serves as icing on the cake.

5. Rustic Tree

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Here is a wall-mounted rustic tree made from differently-sized twigs and branches. A combination of rope and simple wooden ornaments that you have around transforms its look, while the fairy lights add sparkle. The gifts are wrapped in matching brown paper to complete the look and minimize the environmental footprint.

6. Industrial-Themed Tree

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For some Christmas is incomplete without ornamental decorations. A combination of gold and silver ornaments hung from an industrial themed conical framework make this unique piece reminiscent of the Christmas tree. The shiny sparkle adds bling to the décor and the earth-toned gift wraps offer an earthy vibe.

7. Photo Tree

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Add a sentimental touch to your Christmas tree with family photographs in hues of red and white. Elegantly placed on a red runner, this triangular frame makes for a perfect accent piece for Christmas and all-year décor.

8. Mini Christmas Tree

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With an earthy, yet inviting silhouette, this mini Christmas tree looks adorable. A single red ornament adds color, avoids clutter, offers a trendy feel, and is a fantastic idea for a neutral space.

9. Paper Tree

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Crafted from recycled paper, this Christmas tree infuses a festive feel and is sustainable. These pieces have a beautiful texture and work as an interesting centerpiece on the table, keep it on a windowsill or as a mantelpiece.

10. Black and White Trees

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These minimalist, monochrome trees feature a gilded base to exude ultimate elegance. This is a stylish way to give a minimalist touch to the festive tradition.

11. Playful Theme

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Taking a cue from the traditional merry-go-rounds in amusement parks, this Christmas tree exudes a fun vibe and is classy at the same time. The red-themed and colorful ornaments infuse a playful vibe into the Christmas décor.

12. Nature-inspired Tree

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Here’s a three-dimensional Christmas wooden tree without the evergreen leaves. Made from natural wooden branches that are supported on a pole, this piece looks elegant in its simplicity with branches of a descending profile.

13. Winter Wonderland

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This polar-bear inspired tree is a lovely idea for the winter season. Designed with a red and white color palette, the tree is ornate with polar bears, snowflakes, and red ornaments to create a gorgeous snowy set up.

14. Suspended tree

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There is a delicate and airy vibe to this Christmas tree installation. Notice how the red and gold baubles alongside snowflake-shaped ornaments are suspended from the ceiling. This Christmas tree looks unique without any branches and a silver snowflake on the top gives it a pop.

15. Decals

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Incorporate the size of your favorite tree without taking up floor space. The minimalist Christmas tree decal is a perfect idea for compact homes.

16. Neutral Tones

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The neutral color-palette of this minimalist Christmas tree is defined by wooden slats and a combination of white and silver ornaments. The gift boxes are wrapped in brown paper to complement the woody look.

17. Candles

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Instead of a conventional Christmas tree, opt for tree-shaped candles in hues of green and white. A ceramic Santa-inspired tea light holder is a wintery wonder that adds to the Christmassy vibe.

18. A Functional Tree

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Who says you cannot create an oversized Christmas tree if you do not have one? This conical storage unit cum floor lamp is wrapped around with an evergreen snaking garland. This one looks unique without any branches and is a stylish way to bring in the Christmas tree.

19. Cool Colours

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This jaw-dropping Christmas tree looks gorgeous in large-sized ornaments in blue that completely wraps around the tree and makes a big impact. The cool color palette of blue and green looks serene and peaceful while the white ornaments infuse a snowy vibe and look fresh and clean.

20. Christmas Tree Hangers

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Bring a modern twist to the Christmas spirit with an array of intersecting triangles that create the wow effect. Minimal Christmas ornaments look playful and add color.

21. 3-Dimensional Tree

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An array of concentric circles reduces in size from bottom to top to create a three-dimensional Christmas tree. Each circular frame looks gorgeous with red and gold baubles against an evergreen leafy background.

22. Triangular Books

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A cluster of freestanding Scandi-style basic Christmas trees are made from beautiful Cherry wood. These pieces are absolutely gorgeous as centerpieces and offer a rustic natural vibe.

23. Bare Christmas Tree

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A bare Christmas tree has a fuss free look and a Scandinavian vibe. Potted in a green vase and combined with a red candle jar, it serves as a classy centerpiece.

24. Textured Look

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This lush green minimalist tree adds texture and offers maximum delight. It makes a perfect addition to a neutral space.

25. Layered Look

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Why stop at red or green when one can enjoy all the colors of the rainbow? The vibrant hues of the Christmas baubles create a layered look while the star topper ushers in holiday cheer.

26. Macrame Tree

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Macramé is a crafting technique that uses knots to create various textile wall hangings. Evocative of the Christmas tree, the beautiful macramé detailing in green, red and white looks stylish and soft, and is personalized with family photos.

27. Golden Tree

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Less is more! A pair of golden decorative pieces is evocative of evergreen Christmas trees. An evergreen wreath with a golden bell is fixed on a wooden panel and is enough to infuse a simple Christmas vibe.

28. Mini Christmas Trees

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If you live in a compact home, you can shrink the size of your Christmas tree. Place these mini trees on a side table or a cocktail table.

29. Wall Tree

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Enhance the look of a blank wall with simple tree branches placed equidistantly to form the shape of a tree. They increase in length from top to bottom, creating a triangle design.

30. Display Shelves

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Why go for a real Christmas tree when highly functional storage shelves can do the job? The white shelving unit is not only functional but also reminiscent of a winter wonderland.

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This wooden debit card puts your money to work in saving the planet

Posted on 15/12/2022 by JC Torres

Money makes the world go round, and it comes in many forms these days. While there are many proponents of e-wallets and digital forms of currencies, physical representations of money still make up the majority. Usually, cash has a minimal direct impact on the environment until they are used to fund activities or products that do harm to the planet in the long run. Credit cards and debit cards, however, are the clear exceptions because their very nature as pieces of plastic immediately makes them non-sustainable. That plastic design is mostly by convention, though, and this unique card proves that not only can these cards be sustainable, they can also help make the planet heal every time they’re used.

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The reason for plastic’s ubiquity is simply that there were no viable alternatives to it until recently. Plastic is cheap to make and durable, ideal properties for mass-produced products, including credit and debit cards that get distributed by the hundreds, if not thousands. Of course, there are no more sustainable options, like bioplastics or other newer materials. Some designers, however, have always preferred actual natural materials like wood, especially because of their unique characteristics and aesthetics.

Wood might not always be the best material to use for everything, and you might think that a card that sits in your wallet or jeans pocket isn’t a good place for it. Treecard, however, challenges that assumption with a debit card that is made from wood, at least except for the chip that is now standard in such cards. That does confirm that this isn’t just a decorative card but a fully functional one that can be used anywhere that accepts MasterCard. It also supports digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and even Samsung Pay.

What makes Treecard extra special is that its commitment to sustainability goes beyond the card itself. It tries to give back to the environment by working with a partner so that a tree gets planted for every $50 spent using the card. Given how much people, especially in the US, make use of “plastic,” Treecard’s strategy will almost ensure that more trees will be available for future generations. It takes its mission one step further by promising never to use what it earns to fund fossil fuels or deforestation activities.

A wooden debit card is admittedly a novel proposition and one that actually looks handsome and eye-catching wherever you use it. There might be some concerns about its durability, though, since wood is less resilient under pressure and wear and tear, something that plastic does have over it. That said, the idea that you’ll be helping make the Earth greener while you spend might be enticing enough for environment-conscious consumers to make the leap of faith. They just need to take better care of their stylish debit card now.

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This tree-shaped home speaker branches out into 360° surround sound!

Posted on 27/05/2019 by Sarang Sheth

You’ve heard of 2.1 audio, 5.1 audio, even perhaps 7.1 audio… but have you ever heard of 12.1 surround sound? That’s what the Actinia speaker is about. Inspired by the tree-shaped sea anemone, the Actinia Speaker has 12 tweeters on its radially symmetric top, and a woofer right at the base. With a gradient-tinted glass body, the Actinia is virtually see-through, bringing an element of transparency to the uniquely shaped organic speaker body, almost reminiscent of how curvy Harman Kardon’s Soundsticks were, back in the day.

I don’t imagine the Actinia has smart-speaker abilities, but with 12.1 audio, I doubt you’d really choose to hear Alexa’s voice over some good old, immersive Hans Zimmer or Ramin Djawadi soundtracks… am I right?

Designer: Lingsong Jin

This Half Christmas Tree Is Perfect for Cat Owners

Posted on 03/12/2018 by Conner Flynn

I love cats, but at Christmas time they love to climb the tree and ruin all of your expensive ornaments – especially when they’re kittens. It can be a nightmare scenario. They climb and sometimes knock your tree down, not even having the common courtesy to yell “timber”. Well, we have a solution.

UK company Argos, has you covered. Instead of buying a full tree, they sell a 6-foot tall artificial half-a-tree.

It just has the top half, offering lots of room between the bottom branches and the floor. Sure, maybe some cats could still climb up that pole, but hopefully it’ll dissuade most kitties. If you live in the UK, you’re set. If you’re outside of their shipping area, you can find some similarly tall-trunked fake trees on Amazon.

This will be the last Christmas that Fluffy ruins for you. And hey, if Santa brings his elves to your house, they can’t reach up and steal candy canes either. So two problems solved with one tree.

[via People via Apartment Therapy]

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