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Finding the perfect Christmas tree for small spaces or pet-friendly homes can be tricky. Traditional trees may take up too much room or tempt curious pets, making them less than ideal for some households. But that doesn’t mean you have to skip out on festive decor! In this post, I explore 10 creative Christmas tree alternatives that are perfect for compact spaces or homes with pets. From space-saving options to pet-safe designs, these ideas will help you bring holiday cheer into your home without the hassle!
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A wall tapestry of a Christmas tree
This option gives you the look of a beautifully decorated tree in the format of a tapestry/blanket. Choose a color palette that suits your home and you can use it year after year.
These are also great for kids room who want their own little Christmas light and decor in their bedroom or playroom.
Click on the images to see where to buy on Etsy.
Nutcracker curtain panels (sheer or blackout)
This calm yet festive nutcracker themed panel serves double duty! Window covering + festive style. Available in sheer or blackout to suit your space perfectly.
See details of the nutcracker holiday curtains here.
Garland wall tree using command hooks and fairy lights
I call this (actually a few of these ideas fall in this category) of MacGuyvering up a wall Christmas tree with dollar tree supplies!
See how this one was put together with step by step instructions.
Make the mantle your focal point
For several years (since I have had cats, however well behaved they are I will not tempt fate) I have done up my mantle and forgone the tree. Bored housecats at youngish ages can wreak havoc and I won’t risk it.
Here you see I used my crochet items one year to make a winter scene with woodland gnomes, then last year I had a coastal gingerbread holiday theme.
See my free patterns for a craft seashell tree, crochet Christmas stockings and crochet trees.
More traditional earthy style of mantle decor
What if I don’t have a mantle?
A stairway bannister
Try a staircase banister or a blanket ladder for your garlands and stockings.
While this may tempt a cat, it is a way to maximize your space with some simple garland, stockings, fairy lights and bobbles.
What if I don’t have a stairway bannister?
Decorate your main window in the biggest living space
You have a window. Dress it up!
Click on image to see suncatchers on Etsy.
Blanket ladder Christmas tree alternative
A great option for hanging stockings and lights, even a few greeting cards from loved ones, a blanket ladder just needs a few inches of your wall to lean against to create a central festive focal point of your home this holiday season.
A wall canvas decorated
For this unique wall art style holiday option, get a blanket canvas from a craft store which makes it easy to attach a variety of festive items like branches, silk pine garlands, ornaments – this can be especially endearing if you make ornaments with your children and create something ultra unique for your family.
Frame it with fairy light to really light things up!
A mobile style hanging ornament holder
Not just for the crib, this style of hanging festive decor is great for a home with pets because they can’t reach them!
The elegant look of hanging ornaments can be displayed on a round or straight frame. Look in the floral department for twiggy style plain wreath shaped rounds and paint them or leave them natural.
These adhesive ceiling hooks are no drill no damage
Or you can try a thick branch as shown here (nab the snowflakes to decorate it!)
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