11 of the Best Artificial Christmas Tree Stand Ideas to Try
Skip the old-fashioned artificial Christmas tree stand this year. You can easily make your own one-of-a kind tree stand by repurposing everyday items for a fun and festive look!
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Have you ever looked at your Christmas tree and wondered how you can give it a personal touch? Well, look no further! I’m showing you how to add a bit of creativity to your holiday decor with 11 different out-of-the-box tree stands for artificial Christmas trees.
From buckets and baskets to wood crates, and even wheel barrows. See how you can easily create a beautiful and unique Christmas tree holder for any size artificial Christmas tree with unexpected every day items.
I am also joining nine other bloggers to bring you some early Christmas inspiration hosted by my friend Pasha @pashaishome.
All of the posts are linked at the bottom of this page, so I hope you will take time to check out all the holiday ideas.
Choosing a Theme for your Christmas Tree
Do you choose a Christmas decor theme before you decorate your tree? I love to try something new every year and spend months dreaming up ideas for each of our three trees. (Yes, we have more than one!)
So, before we talk about creating unique Christmas tree boxes for your artificial trees, let’s talk about choosing a theme.
I have been doing this for several years now, and finding just the right items to decorate our trees is always a challenge I enjoy.
Last year, I had the best time decorating a variety of themed Christmas trees in our home.
One of my favorites was this gardening-themed Christmas tree, filled with charming botanical touches.
To carry out the gardening theme, I decorated the tree with small galvanized watering cans, birdhouses, vintage garden tools, old shovels, vintage flower seed packets, and even some cute DIY red epoxy mushroom ornaments!
In our living room, I set up a tree with classic blue and white Christmas decorations.
Meanwhile, in our dining room, I went all out with a blue and white Chinoiserie theme, with plaid accents for a cozy, elegant feel.
More Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas
If you need more ideas, here are a few other creative Christmas tree theme ideas to inspire you this year:
- Red and White Tree with Bells
A festive and timeless combination of red and white ornaments, candy canes, and jingle bells to add a cheerful holiday fell. Pair your bells and ornaments with a DIY Christmas banner to give your tree a nostalgic touch. - Green and Gold Christmas Tree
Decorate your tree with green and gold decor for a luxurious yet natural look. With rich green ornaments and touches of gold like velvet ribbons, stars, and DIY gold leaf ornaments, this tree feels warm and elegant. - Neutral Christmas Tree
For a calming and natural look, try using neutral tones to decorate your Christmas tree. Mix and match natural elements like wooden ornaments, dried oranges, and white lights for a cozy, understated charm.
You can also check out this post for even more creative Christmas tree theme ideas.
DIY Christmas Tree Stand Ideas for Your Artificial Tree
Once you have a theme, it’s time to find the perfect tree stand!
If you want a truly unique look, it’s important to keep an open mind. Allow yourself to imagine placing the base of your tree in a basket, wood crate, or old galvanized pail. Not every idea will be a winner, but you never know until you try!
1. DIY Wheelbarrow Christmas Tree Stand
A DIY wheelbarrow Christmas tree stand adds a rustic touch to your holiday decor. Perfect for farmhouse or outdoor-themed, this unique Christmas tree stand turns a simple wheelbarrow into a unique focal point for your artificial tree.
I found this chippy old wheelbarrow at a local estate sale and it was love at first sight!
It was a bit wobbly at first, but with a little TLC from my hubby, and our dear friend Dan it made the perfect stand for our garden-themed Christmas tree.
It was so nice to have the tree elevated off the floor, and this turned out to be a fun project that anyone could try.
2. Wooden Tree Stand Box
This project is so simple! Just take a trip to your local nursery and pick up a tree box—they usually have them in stock.
I found a 24″ box for just $25. You can leave it natural like I did or get creative and paint it. There are so many fun ways to customize these wooden tree boxes!
3. Wooden Crate Christmas Tree Stand Box
In the dining room I initially dreamed of a grand tureen to use as the base for our blue and white Christmas tree, but that was impossible. Instead, I had a wooden box my husband made last year that was the perfect size and shape. The hues of blue and white complimented our beautiful home perfectly.
You can easily make your own DIY version of this wooden crate or pick up an old recycled one.
4. Sleigh Christmas Tree Stand
Skip the old-fashioned tree skirts and use a miniature sleigh! This charming idea looks stunning indoors and works beautifully as an outdoor display by your front door.
Sprinkle a little fake snow around the base for a wintry touch, and to complete the look, hang a pair of vintage skates from the front of the sleigh.
It’s a simple way to add a cozy, nostalgic touch to your holiday decor!
5. Galvanized Bucket DIY Christmas Tree Stand
Have an old galvanized bucket lying around? My dear friend Kim from @shiplapandshells has placed her charming tree in one, and it looks absolutely adorable!
This is such a clever idea for smaller trees and would even look cute displayed on a coffee table, or as part of a vignette on a console table or your kitchen island.
6. Woven Basket Christmas Tree Stand
Baskets are an easy and budget-friendly way to create a unique Christmas tree stand for your artificial tree.
Jen from @tattertotsandjello has created some truly stunning Christmas trees using unique, out-of-the-box artificial tree stands, like this woven basket for her sunburst tree. The basket not only hides the base but also adds beautiful texture to the display. For a custom look, you could even spray paint an old basket gold!
If you find a basket large enough, you can simply place your regular tree stand inside and tuck it at the bottom. If not, you can secure the tree by adding something sturdy, like old towels, rocks, or even an umbrella stand. Another option is to craft a narrow tree stand out of raw wood to keep everything stable.
7. Christmas Tree Collars
One of my favorite trends is Christmas tree collars! They’re so versatile and work beautifully with both real and artificial trees.
Tree collars are also perfect for any style of decor. If you love adding texture to your holiday look, a woven collar is a fantastic choice.
Or try a galvanized collar like this one pictured here for a simple addition that makes your tree feel polished and stylish for the season!
8. Old Crock Christmas Tree Stands
If you collect antique stoneware crocks, the large 8 or 10-gallon crocks are perfect for holding a small Christmas tree! Just add some padding around the sides to help hold it in place. It will look so charming!
This charming tree in a crock is from Wendy @thecuratedfarmhouse . It’s such a simple and cozy way to bring a little farmhouse style to your holiday decor.
9. Hollow Log Christmas Tree Stand
If you want to make your artificial tree look like a live tree, then you need a tree trunk! To make your own, simply hollow out an old log and place the base of your tree inside.
Then use a burlap sack to hold it in place. The photo above is the perfect example of how to do this with your own small tabletop height tree.
10. Repurposed Planter Christmas Tree Stand
Planters are already made for holding plants so they’re a great alternative to regular Christmas tree stands!
You can either get a brand new metal planter or spray paint an old one to give it a new life. Just be sure to choose a large enough stand to hold your tree.
My friend Rachel @thepondsfarmhouse used this beautiful planter to put her woodland tree in.
11. Wine Barrel Christmas Tree Stand
Gardeners already love using half barrels in the yard and they make a great tree stand to use indoors as well! They already have a nice, curved wooden shape and they are typically pretty wide, so you’ll have plenty of space to add the base of the tree.
This would look amazing with wine-themed decor and rich reds and deep greens!
More Christmas Inspiration from WM Design House
If you love these Christmas decor ideas, you might also enjoy these other Christmas crafts and inspiration
DIY Air Dry Clay Gingerbread Ornaments
How to Make an Advent Calendar with Wood Boxes
DIY Vintage Christmas Ornaments
How to Make Mushroom Ornaments
Wrapping Up
And that’s how you can make your Christmas tree stand out of unique and unexpected everyday finds!
Whether you’re reusing something you already have, getting creative with a new idea, or trying a fresh twist on a classic look, there are so many ways to make your tree feel special and one-of-a-kind. I hope this has inspired you to think outside the box and try something new with your Christmas decorations this year.
Now I’m off to start working on this year’s trees—I can’t wait to see how they turn out! I’d love to hear about your tree ideas too, so be sure to share.
Happy decorating!
Even More Seasonal Ideas
How to Make an Easy Red Bird Christmas Wreath // Southern Crush at Home
Simple and Neutral French Country Christmas Decor Ideas // Robyn’s French Nest
12 Creative DIY Christmas Tree Stand Ideas to Try This Year // WM Design House
Simple Ideas for Christmas Decorating on a Budget // Shiplap and Shells
Mesh and Ribbon Christmas Wreath: A Stunning Holiday Decoration // White Lilac Farmhouse
DIY Tartan Plaid Photo Frame: A Pottery Barn Look Alike for Less // Cottage in the Mitten
How To Set Up A Beautiful Seasonal Beverage Station // A Stroll Through Life
Easy Greenery Christmas Wreath // Willow Bloom Home
Easy Christmas Simmer Pot Recipe For A Cozy Holiday // Midwest Life and Style
More about me!
Hello, I’m Wendy – a dedicated homemaker with a deep passion for decorating, gardening, cooking, and crafting. I find joy in harmonizing beautiful elements to fashion a space that is both comfortable and inspiring. I will help you create a beautiful home, one project at a time.
All of your trees are fabulous! Thanks for sharing so many great ideas! I am inspired by your creativity! Sharing this in our monthly rewind newsletter this Saturday!
So many great ideas for Christmas tree stands! I love to use a large garden urn for our biggest tree. Your post gave me lots of ideas for some of my other trees! Thanks, Wendy!
I love that giant red sleigh! We bought a few collars last year (we have multiple trees) and I really liked that look so much better than a traditional tree stand/skirt.
Thank you Joanne. I agree with you! the collars are so much prettier than the skirts. I have a few new ideas up my sleeve for this year.
Wow, so many ideas I never thought of. I love the carts and I love the bucket idea for the tiny tree. Great tips.
Thank you Marty, I am so glad that you enjoyed my post.
Oh my gosh. So many fun ideas, Wendy. This makes me so excited to start decorating for Christmas. My favorite is that fabulous sleigh. I need to find one for my tree.
Pinned!
Thank you Jen, I was thinking of stripping that sled this year? what do you think?
Wendy! I absolutely love these ideas! Definitely “out of the box”~and fabulous!
Thank you Melanie. I am excited to get Christmas going for this year.
Wendy – these are such unique and creative ways to surround a Christmas tree – so many I never even would have thought of! I love the sleigh best of all ;).
Thank you so much Pasha. I always love the challenge of coming up with new ideas for a tree stand.
You’re trees are all so pretty, Wendy! So many creative tree stand ideas. The wheel barrel is so clever!
Thank you Kim. The garden tree was my favorite for sure!
So many great ideas Wendy! I love the garden-themed Christmas tree.
Hi Kim, thanks for stopping by. I am glad you enjoyed my gardening tree. It was so fun to create.
As fabulous as always!!!
Thank you, friend!
Wow, Wendy!! All of your Christmas tree ideas are amazing!! That garden themed tree is just stunning. I put my tree inside of a vintage wooden crate last year and LOVED it.
Thanks so much for all of the fun ideas!! I can’t believe we are already talking about the holidays…it will be here before we know it!
Hi Rachel, I know it is hard to believe Christmas is approaching. I am trying a form of a crate myself this year, looking forward to getting creative. Have a wonderful weekend.
Oh, my goodness! You had me at sleigh—But the garden tree may have to be duplicated here this year!
Love all of your inspiration! I need to share this soon!
Hi Leslie, thank you so much. The garden tree was so fun to decorate. You can use so many different items. I hope you re-create it. I would love to see your version. Too bad you don’t live closer. I would have let you use the wheelbarrow.
These are all such fabulous ideas! I never would have though of the sleigh idea- it’s so charming! I may need to rethink my tree stand plan for this year.
Hi Shawna, I am so glad you enjoyed my post. I know I am a bit crazy, but I love to think outside the box.
Have a great weekend.
These ideas are all so fun and festive Wendy! I love that red sleigh and would definitely want to leave it out all winter long. It’s beautiful. Love your garden tree too. I’ve never seen anything like it, it’s so creative. I can hardly believe we are just a few days away from Christmas. I swear it goes by too fast every year! Hugs and Happy Christmas, CoCo
Thank you, Coco. I had so much fun with all of these trees. I love creating exciting themes for the trees. I agree. Christmas has come around way to fast this year. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
So many fun ideas! I love your inventiveness — and you must love your high ceilings!
Thank you, Diane. Yes, It is nice to have tall ceilings. Merry Christmas to you and your entire family.
I don’t know what I love more the garden tree or the blue and white one. The wheelbarrow is a fantastic idea though.
Thank you Anita, there is one more to come to this Saturday. Keep your eyes open.
My favorite is your garden tree. It’s a touch of the unexpected. I love it in that wheelbarrow. You always have such creative ideas.
Thak you, Tammy, it is my favorite too, but the general population did not entirely respond as I thought. LOL
Wendy
I love the wheel barrow idea. So fun and clever.
Thank you, Rachel, I think it is one of my favorite trees.
Great ideas. You are crazy creative. Happy holidays!
You are too kind, Renae! thank you so much.
Wendy, what wonderfully creative ideas!! I love them all, but you really outdid yourself with the garden themed tree! The wheel barrel is genius!! Beautifully done!
Thank you so much, Kim. It was such a fun-themed tree to do and very fitting to my lifestyle.
I wish it was easier to photograph. I don’t think the images do it justice.
Wendy, your garden themed tree is lovely! I love using “out of the box” items for tree stands, it adds a little character.
This year I used a basket/table for one tree, a vintage wood and brass bucket for a mini tree in the kitchen and a brown and white transfer ware piece for a small tree.
I cannot wait to see more of your decorations so keep them coming. I am taking notes for next year.
Thank you Elizabeth. I cannot wait to see your trees. I am headed to your blog to see if they are there. I am going to reveal my last tree on Saturday, I would love to add you to my post if you have one on your trees? if so, please email me the link and some images to add. [email protected]
I love it and this is genius!
Thank you so much Cindy. Very kind of you to say.