Need a New Christmas Tree?

Still haven’t made your mind up about what sort of style you want to go with this year? Why not unwrap our Christmas Trends 2025 blog which will guide you through all the available aesthetics, from elegant to jolly. 

And if you’re looking to update your decs by investing in a new Christmas tree, you’ll find a forest of festive styles at Very, from grand specimens like the 7ft tall Sherwood Christmas tree, all the way to smaller spruces like this 5ft indoor/outdoor Xmas tree option. 

When choosing your tree, it’s worth remembering that the larger ones don’t just have more height, but more branches and tips as well. They’ll also be a lot wider, so make sure you definitely have enough space in your room for the one that’s caught your eye. Many of our Christmas trees come in different size options, so if you see one you like that’s just too big, be sure to check if it’s also offered in a smaller version. 

And for those of you who are really pushed for space, don’t worry, we also sell plenty of pencil Christmas trees like the 6ft Newburgh or the 7ft Beaumont – these are cleverly designed with a narrow shape that’s great for making a statement without taking up too much room.

Setting Up Your Christmas Tree

If your tree traditionally goes in a corner or against the wall, we’d recommend not placing it in its final position until you’ve finished decorating it – this will enable you to easily reach all areas of the tree when hanging the decs and stringing it with Christmas lights. 

To make sure it’s straight, it’s a good idea to stand on the other side of the room and check it from there. This will make it easier to see if it’s leaning slightly, and you can then ask another member of the family to adjust it until it looks perfectly upright. 

Next you need to pull out the branches and open them up to ensure your tree has a full, realistic look. This can take a little time – the perfect opportunity to enlist the kids’ help!  

Christmas Tree Lights & Floral Decorations

The first decoration to add is the Christmas lights. If you have a pre-lit Christmas tree, then lucky you - that’s one less job you have to worry about! If not, be sure to check your lights work by plugging them in – the last thing you want is to go through the effort of hanging them only to find out they’re faulty later.  

Generally speaking, it’s better to string Christmas lights from the bottom of the tree and work your way up. This helps to hide the cord, achieve more even distribution, and allow easier access to the socket. Carefully weave the lights in and out of the branches as you move towards the top of the Christmas tree, ensuring each row is evenly spaced for a uniformed look. Once done you can switch them on again to see how they look, making any necessary adjustments. 

String lights sorted, you can now begin adding non-hanging decorations like Christmas tree bows, or magnolias, poinsettias and other florals which are ideal if you’re going for an elegant tree theme. These can be easily clipped on, and just a few of them dotted around the branches will make a big difference to the overall effect.  

Another way of adding some extra seasonal style is with Christmas tree picks. We offer lots of different pick designs, including berries, eucalyptus and mistletoe, all of which will enhance the natural look of your tree, bringing the outside in and increasing its coverage. 

Christmas Tree Baubles

Remember, if your tree is against a wall or in a corner, it won’t be visible from every angle, so you don’t need to add as many decorations to the back. This is a great way of extending your collection of decorations, helping them go further. 

Make a start with any reflective designs you have and space them out evenly – these will catch the light of your LEDs and are a great way of enhancing the illumination, almost making it look as though you have more lights on the tree. Some of our favourites from Very’s 2025 collection are these 4 brightly striped candy cane baubles, this set of 50 multicoloured baubles and teardrop decorations, and a bumper 50-pack containing reindeers and baubles in different sizes and finishes. Remember to try and aim for an even distribution of colour, so there aren’t too many baubles of the same tone close together.

Statement & Novelty Christmas Tree Decorations

Now you can move on to the textured baubles (these might be sequinned or flocked), hanging them evenly across the branches. You won’t need many of these, and should use them as a complement to the other baubles, creating dots of added interest and texture. 

The last hanging decorations that need to go on are the novelty or statement designs. These are the ones that let you accent the tree with your own sense of quirky character. Again, you won’t require loads of these, just enough to catch the eye! We’ve had a look through this year’s Christmas decorations collection to pick out some of our favourites and have gone with these 6 wood-effect nutcrackers, plus our trio of glass baubles, each of which is filled with snow, trees and a fox. And for those who want some truly eye-popping personality, how about a pair of dog decorations, or this trio of cocktail decorations, each one coming courtesy of The Christmas Gift Co. 

Christmas Tree Skirts & Toppers

Now it’s time for the Christmas tree topper – the all-important exclamation mark on the top of your display. The most important thing to think about here (aside from the style) is to get a topper that suits the size of your tree. If you have a small Christmas tree, then adding a topper that’s too big will make the overall design look top heavy and draw attention away from the decorations beneath it. Likewise, a small topper on a large tree might get lost in the display. 

It's also essential to pick one that effectively echoes the trend you’re going for to ensure it doesn’t clash with your other tree decorations. If you’re aiming for a traditional, classy Christmas theme this year you can try our pre-lit angel Christmas tree topper which measures 30 cm tall, as well as Heaven Sends’ rustic star topper with acorn, berry and flocking detail. Prefer a quirky finish for your Christmas tree? Then you can try Very Home’s Santa Hat tree topper or this Multi-Coloured Mini Bell Star version which has the added advantage of coming complete with 4 matching hanging decorations! 

You might think you’re all finished, but there’s one very important (and often overlooked) thing left. This is usually the moment when you stand back to admire the results, only for that unsightly Christmas tree stand to spoil the overall effect. Some people choose to obscure the stand with gifts or ornaments, but the best way to hide it is by investing in a Christmas tree skirt. These are decorations in their own right and are a great way of finishing your display, creating a seamless segue between the base and whatever you choose to sit in front of the tree. 

You’ll find lots of Christmas tree skirts here at Very, from ones like this Gold Coloured Wooden Slat Skirt that’s rooted in elegant style to Festive’s Rustic Willow option, all the way to this Faux Fur Tree Skirt which comes in a white shade that makes it look like a deep snow drift has formed around the base.

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

And you’ve reached the end! Well done, you’ve taken the blank canvas that was a bare Christmas tree and transformed it into the ultimate seasonal showstopper - all that’s left for you to do is pour yourself a well-earned festive drink, slouch back on the sofa and enjoy your handywork with the rest of the family. The only thing you’ll have to worry about now is the kids arguing over which pattern to set the lights to!