A flat Christmas tree means that you won’t have to give up on your dream decorations even if your living room is on the small side. You can find both half-size and corner models as well as quirkier takes on this idea, so start by identifying the right spot for yours and then measuring its width. As for height, we recommend leaving at least 6” between your ceiling and the top of your flat tree or its topper.
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The best way to decorate a flat back Christmas tree is to keep it simple. If you’ve opted for this type of Christmas tree, you may have a smaller space. It’s therefore important to avoid overwhelming your space by piling too much on your tree—otherwise you risk negating the benefits of a flat back tree.
Start by fluffing out the branches as much as you can to increase the natural, full look of your tree. Add a strand of lights and two to three strands of decorative tinsel, berries, or popcorn. Finally, add on 20-30 Christmas ornaments to finish off your tree’s look.
If, on the contrary, you’d like to make your flat back Christmas tree look fuller, you should go in the opposite direction with a decoration overload: as well as balls and baubles, consider adding a few ribbons and tinsel.
Dangling ornaments are especially handy when it comes to giving your flat back Christmas tree a fuller look.
