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Making a statement is important, but you don’t want to go for something too big which will end up squashed and shrivelled. Check the width of the tree you’re buying at its widest point to be the most accurate. Also, height is key. You’ll want something which is around six inches lower than your ceiling height, to give space for a Christmas tree topper.
The most popular artificial Christmas tree size is between 6 and 7 feet – and this tends to suit most living rooms.
Is an artificial Christmas tree more sustainable than a real one?
Not strictly, but there are pros and cons to both real and fake Christmas trees. Artificial Christmas trees have a large carbon footprint, because they tend to be made outside of the UK and flown (or shipped) over. They’re also made from materials like metal polyethylene and PVC which aren’t biodegradable and may be left in landfill.
That considered, real Christmas trees have to be re-grown, re-transported and re-disposed of every year, so if you keep your fake Christmas tree for at least ten years then it will become more sustainable than something real. Our advice? Consider spending a little more on a beautiful, realistic artificial Christmas tree by a brand like The White Company which you can adorn with personalised Christmas baubles for years to come.
How we tested the best artificial Christmas trees
To make it onto this whittled down list, each Christmas tree was subjected to some pretty rigorous research. As well as aesthetics, everything from size and cost, to lighting and fullness were scrutinised. We’ve had hands-on testing experience both at home and in store (ahem, John Lewis) and we’re more than happy to give these thirteen final picks our GLAMOUR seal of approval.
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