17 Best Christmas Tree Base Ideas For Festive Decor

When you set up your Christmas tree, you'll want the right skirt, and we've got the perfect Christmas tree base ideas for this holiday season.

We're sharing popular Christmas tree collars in different textures and colors. There are many options for choosing the perfect tree collar for your home, from woven baskets, to metal bases and even crocks for you to pick from.

Christmas tree skirts have always been the perfect decor for under your tree, but a tree collar is the newer option for your Christmas tree base.

Whether you have real trees or artificial trees, we have the perfect options for your decor style.

The assembly is simple and there is no need to straighten a messy skirt on the floor anymore. Come check out these options.

Christmas Tree Base Ideas

It's fun to update your holiday decor from year to year and one of these Christmas tree collars would be a great addition to your home.

Update: This post is updated every year, so if you came from Pinterest for a particular base, it might not be here, but we’ve found other similar items we're sure you'll love.

Basket Tree Bases

I love how a tree collar frees up floor space around the base of your Christmas tree.

The neutral colors of this basket collar allow me to change my Christmas decor from year to year if I choose, without the worry of buying a new base.

Woven Tree Collar

This woven tree collar is by Crate and Barrel. They have loads of tree collars that are so beautiful!

It's perfect for the basket lover and even better if you're home is decorated with farmhouse decor.

Scalloped Tree Collar

Sophistication meets rustic charm with this Scalloped Tree Collar from Threshold designed with Studio McGee.

See more of our favorite tree bases from Studio McGee and Hearth and Hand further down in the post.

Rustic Rope Tree Collar

The textures of this rustic rope tree collar are from the Wondershop collection at Target.

This Christmas tree base will allow you to match your home decor and add some charm and a rustic look while you're at it.

Chic Black Tree Base

This chic black Christmas tree base is classy, and the lines are clean with the woven wooden strips.

Red Metal Tree Collar

This red metal Christmas tree base from Pottery Barn will add a sweet retro touch to your holiday decor. They have lots of beautiful tree collar options on their website.

Galvanized Bucket Christmas Tree Base

In my Christmas Decorating Porch Ideas post, I show you my mini Christmas tree that I've nestled into a galvanized bucket for an easy DIY idea.

And if you don't have a bucket, a wooden crate is another good option of how to add Christmas tree decorations to your front porch.

It creates a perfectly beautiful look for the outdoors but would be perfect inside your home as well.

Antiqued Tree Collar

A galvanized tree color with an antiqued look is an excellent addition to your holiday decor. Its rustic touch belongs in a farmhouse.

Farmhouse Galvanized Tree Collar

The wording on this galvanized tree base adds so much character and is a click away on Amazon.

With the distressed finish, you will be able to create a great festive look in your home.

Galvanized Snowflake Tree Collar

This galvanized snowflake tree collar from Walmart is so cute and adds childlike wonder to the decor.

White Enamel Christmas Tree Base

A vintage look is created by this white enamel Christmas tree base from Amazon. This will be the perfect addition if your decor is black and white.

Gold Hammered Tree Collar

Gold decorations are trending right now, and this gold-hammered tree collar fits right into that look. This style gives your holiday decor an elegant look.

Crate & Barrel nailed this look, and it will easily become a classic piece.

Crock Base For A Christmas Tree

Stoneware crocks have had so many uses over the years. I love how this tree looks with a crock base.

You can check out how I got this tree to stand inside this crock in my post, A Christmas Tree Santa Will Love To Leave Gifts Under.

Crock For A Christmas Tree Base

This is a 5-gallon crock that will hold a Christmas tree perfectly. When decorating a farmhouse for Christmas, adding a stoneware crock is a great idea!

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Decorative Tree Base Crate

Crate-style decorative tree bases look so beautiful under Christmas trees.

This warm gray wooden tree collar looks fantastic contrasted with a white flocked Christmas tree.

Plaid Decorative Tree Collar

This tartan Christmas tree collar has such a cozy and charming Christmas feel to it.

Look at the fluffy white trim on the bottom. The red, black and white plaid design will pair nicely with traditional Christmas decorations.

Plaid Christmas Tree Skirt

So far, all we have talked about are Christmas tree collars, but for many years Christmas tree skirts were the trend, and they still are trendy.

Look at this adorable green, red, and white plaid tree skirt.

Our Favorites from Studio McGee and Hearth and Hand

Gingham Tree Skirt

This green gingham beauty by Studio McGee at Target adds a vintage touch to your Christmas setup. This is such a timeless design that is perfect for showcasing your holiday presents.

You can find the best of Studio McGee at Target decor in this post.

Knit Tree Skirt

The elegant cream and scalloped details of this knit tree skirt by Studio McGee make it the perfect base for your vintage-inspired holiday decor.

Brass Tree Collar with Antique Finish

Wrap your tree in a touch of elegance with this brass collar by Hearth & Hand. Its shiny, antique finish brings a luxurious Christmas vibe.

Plaid Christmas Skirt

Plaid perfection for the holidays! The Rustic Plaid Woven Christmas Tree Skirt from Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia is the ultimate classic touch.

I gathered our favorites in this Best of Hearth and Hand blog post.

Conclusion

If you had never heard of a Christmas tree collar before reading this post, we hope you now have the inspiration to add one to your holiday decor. They are great pieces that will last through the years and make a statement without taking up more space.

If you're looking for more Christmas decor inspiration, be sure to check out:

• Crafting Christmas Cheer with Paper: Printables for a Festive Season
• Beautiful Ways for Decorating with Gingerbread Houses
• How to Make Velvet Ornaments: DIY Christmas Decor

Now that you are considering a tree collar under your tree consider these lovely free printable farmhouse Christmas DIY gift tags to add to your lovely Christmas presents.

Happy Decorating!