Creative Small Christmas Tree Ideas for Festive Holiday Decorating

by DecorMatters|updated Mar 13, 2025

Looking for small Christmas tree ideas to decorate your home this holiday season? Whether you’re working with a small space or just want to add festive charm to multiple rooms, these mini Christmas tree decorating ideas will inspire you. From DIY tabletop trees to creative alternatives, find the perfect way to bring holiday cheer into every corner of your home.

If you are going to have plenty of trees throughout your home, we would not want you to get bored of seeing the same green tree over and over, so we have gathered a few of our favorite unique and creative small Christmas tree ideas to hopefully inspire you to try something new this year!

Looking for more Christmas decor inspiration? Check out our guide on Holiday Decorating Ideas for Small Spaces for even more festive tips!

DIY Fleece Cone Christmas Tree for Cozy Decor

Small fleece cone Christmas tree in a cozy modern living room, styled with neutral holiday decor, fairy lights, and rustic winter accents.

Fleece was probably used more for your DIY Christmas ornaments, but the fabric can also make beautiful small tabletop Christmas trees that can be customized to any home’s specific color palette. These neutral fleece small Christmas trees would fit in with fancy home decor and would be perfect for glamour interior design styled rooms.

Rustic Pinecone Christmas Tree for Small Spaces

Handcrafted pinecone Christmas tree on a farmhouse-style wooden console table, decorated with faux snow, candles, and warm white lights.

Pinecones are a holiday essential, whether you want them to bring in a smell through your Christmas tree decor or use them as decorative pieces in a centerpiece bowl. So, why not do both and combine them to build a creative Christmas tree for small spaces? This mini Christmas tree DIY is as simple as wrapping wire around each pine cone and securing it into a floral foam cone.

Up-Cycled Sweater Scrap Christmas Tree for a Cozy Touch

Scandinavian-inspired bedroom featuring a DIY upcycled sweater Christmas tree, styled with muted holiday colors, soft lighting, and cozy knit decor.

We love a DIY that allows you to reuse and recycle things you already have around the house. Have old Christmas sweaters or extra fabric pieces stored away because you do not know what to do with them, but swear you will need it someday? Now is the perfect time to cut up your old sweater and use the scraps to create a cozy small Christmas tree for your bedroom!

DIY Confetti Christmas Tree for a Festive Look

Modern holiday decor scene with a DIY confetti Christmas tree made of transparent cones, pastel confetti, and gold accents for a playful festive touch.

This festive colorful and unique small Christmas tree idea is fun for kids and adults to make! The transparent cones and spray painted tops are stylish and creative small Christmas tree decorating ideas that remind us of ice cream and candy, which will surely sprinkle a sweet surprise for your guests who visit!

Budget-Friendly Plastic Spoon Christmas Tree DIY

Creative Christmas tree made from plastic spoons, painted in soft whites and metallic gold, styled in a bright modern kitchen with holiday garlands.

Would you believe us if we told you that these industrial looking trees were made from affordable plastic spoons that you can buy in bulk at your local dollar store or grocery store? We would not either! These cool mini Christmas tree DIYs are a fun and easy project perfect for those on a budget.

Terra-Cotta Christmas Tree Idea for Plant Lovers

Stacked terra-cotta pot Christmas tree wrapped in twine and decorated with small ornaments and greenery, placed in a bohemian-inspired holiday space.

Plant enthusiasts, we have the ideal small Christmas tree idea for you! A stack of terra-cotta pots wrapped in rope and your favorite ornaments is an amusing way to show off your plant-loving personality and have a unique small Christmas tree decorating idea that not many others will have in their home!

Book Stack Christmas Tree for a Creative Display

Unique book stack Christmas tree wrapped in warm string lights, styled in a cozy reading nook with candles, a holiday throw, and rustic decor.

Another creative way to display your personality and hobbies in your home while decorating for Christmas is to stack your books in a Christmas tree tower and wrap them up with string lights. This creative Christmas tree for small spaces will fit in any unused corner of your room and can be adjusted in terms of width and height that works best for your empty space or lack thereof!

DIY Balloon Garland Christmas Tree with Festive Lights

Colorful balloon garland Christmas tree with glowing string lights, set in a vibrant holiday party space with gold accents and elegant festive decor.

This small Christmas tree idea packs a huge personality. Who says mini Christmas trees with lights have to be plugged in or battery-powered? Turn basic balloon strings into colorful paper string lights. Everyone will be talking about your most unique tree topper yet with these creative DIY Christmas light balloon garlands!

We hope that these creative small Christmas tree ideas have inspired you to have multiple unique small Christmas trees throughout your home!

Want to see how small Christmas trees will look in your home before decorating? The DecorMatters app lets you visualize holiday decor in your actual space, helping you plan the perfect festive setup with ease. Download DecorMatters today and start decorating!

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