There is probably an old wooden ladder in every garage or basement. When you don't need them to paint your home or build shelves, you can use this simple tool as an interesting decoration for your home. It doesn't always have to be the classic Christmas tree. Creative alternatives to the green tree are not only modern, but also unique. You can easily decorate a ladder as a Christmas tree and adapt it to your interior style.
Can you use a ladder as a Christmas tree?
One wouldn't normally guess that a device like the "ladder" could be used in the same sentence as "Christmas" and "decoration." Well, for some incredibly creative people, these words go together.
Christmas tree alternatives have been around for a few years. And if you have a ladder at home, you are guaranteed a Christmas tree. A few balls here and a few lights there and you have a Christmas tree that will not leave anyone indifferent. And since these Christmas tree alternatives are usually not very large, you can buy them onSet up the entrance to the house, so everyone can see them when they come in.
How to make your ladder Christmas tree
A wooden ladder is perfect for that minimalist, handcrafted look. Make sure it has sprouts on both sides.
You can go many different ways for decoration. However, fairy lights are a must if you want the Christmas tree on the ladder to have the same look as a real or artificial tree when decorated. You can wrap the fairy lights around the sides of the ladder and/or the steps. If you want the ladder to look even more like a Christmas tree, you can wrap it with lighted garland.
When the lighting is ready, decorate the ladder with trinkets. You can fill the entire inside of the ladder with ornaments on strings or hang a few on garland. Or attach balls of your choice with fishing wire and tie them to each rung. Use as much jewelry as you like and adjust the colors and shapes as you wish. Once you find a design you like, don't forget to add a tree topper.
Our example tree consists of clear, fillable balls with dried leaves, as well as some green and silver balls for additional color.
For a natural, handmade look, you can incorporate some small dried flowers into the design.
Attach a star to the top of the ladder and decorate the top with dried leaves. Finally, wrap copper fairy lights around the frame of the ladder. Then sit back and admire your work!
Save space with this snowy ladder Christmas tree
Do you have little space and are worried that you won't be able to put up a Christmas tree in your apartment or house? Why not try this innovative Christmas tree hanging from a wooden and rope ladder instead?
This is a very clever idea and perfect for small living spaces. The tree consists of a rope laddersprinkled with artificial snowis. To liven it up and make it suitably festive, it is spiced up with colorful pompom lights.
A leafless ladder Christmas tree
You can just decorate your ladder with lights and various fun things. No rhyme or reason, just things you like. Small pots, one or two clothes hangers, Christmas tree decorations in any shape, everything tone on tone, with a touch of fresh green. Hydrangeas, garlands of twigs and a few green plants, you can use whatever your heart desires.
Ladder Christmas tree decorated with balls
It's shaped like a tree and decorated with baubles, and that's enough to make us love this work of art. Although you have to buy a lot of balls. But there are so many inexpensive sets available these days, so don't let that put you off.
Decorate a ladder Christmas tree with potted plants
If you don't want to miss out on the green branches of a Christmas tree, you can add potted plants to the rungs of your ladder to give it a natural look. The nice thing about it is that you don't have to stick to the usual fir or coniferous trees, you can choose any plant you like. Thebeautiful poinsettiaswith their bright red, Christmassy colors are particularly popular.
Decorate as desired
If some parts of your ladder don't look so pretty, you can simply cover them with some Christmas napkins or add them to some steps to add a splash of color. The ladder tree is particularly beautiful because not only can you hang Christmas tree decorations, but you can also place other items - such as candles, figurines and framed pictures - on the steps.
Also read: “WHEN SHOULD I PUT UP AND DECORATE A CHRISTMAS TREE? INFORMATION ABOUT TRADITIONS AND TIPS FOR CARE”
