The base of your Christmas tree is the finishing touch that pulls the whole look together. Here are 22 Christmas tree base ideas to cover the tree stand, from woven basket and galvanized tree collars to crocks, crates, and cozy tree skirts.
Tree collars are a newer option that sit neatly around the stand. There’s no skirt to straighten, and they work with real or artificial Christmas trees. If you love a classic look, we’ve also gathered knit, toile, velvet, lace, and ruffle tree skirts.
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Christmas Tree Collars and Bases
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. 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 let me change my Christmas decor from year to year if I choose, without worrying about buying a new base.
Woven Basket 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, cottagecore, or rustic decor.
Scalloped Tree Collar
Sophistication meets rustic charm with this Scalloped Tree Collar. If you love ruffle designs, then you will adore this scalloped woven tree collar. It has all the cozy charm!
Rustic Rope Tree Collar
The textures of this rustic rope tree collar are from the Wondershop collection at Target. This Christmas tree base lets you match your home decor and adds some charm and a rustic look while you’re at it.
Chic Black Tree Base
This chic black Christmas tree base is classy, with clean lines and woven wooden strips.
Red Metal Tree Collar
This red metal Christmas tree base will add a sweet retro touch to your holiday decor. This Christmas tree collar is classic, traditional farmhouse Christmas style.
Galvanized Bucket Christmas Tree Base
Galvanized tree collars are a farmhouse favorite. The metal finish is sturdy, easy to wipe clean, and works with almost any color scheme, from classic red and green to neutral cottage decor.
In my Christmas Decorating Porch Ideas post, I show you how to make a mini Christmas tree nestled in a galvanized bucket for an easy DIY. And if you don’t have a bucket, a wooden crate is another good option for adding vintage Christmas tree decorations to your front porch.
It creates a perfectly beautiful look for the outdoors, but it 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 available on Amazon.
With the distressed finish, you can create a great festive look in your home.
Galvanized Snowflake Tree Collar
This silver snowflake farmhouse tree collar from Kohl’s is so cute and adds a touch of childlike wonder to the decor.
White Enamel Christmas Tree Base
This white enamel Christmas tree base has a beautiful, vintage look with a pinecone design. This will be the perfect addition to your decor, whether it’s black and white, red, blue, or any color scheme.
Gold Tree Collar
Gold decorations are trending right now, and this wavy gold metal tree collar fits right in. 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 in this crock in my post, A Christmas Tree Santa Will Love To Leave Gifts Under.
Crock For A Christmas Tree Base
This 5-gallon crock holds a Christmas tree perfectly. When decorating a farmhouse for Christmas, adding a stoneware crock is a great idea!
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 a cozy, charming Ralph Lauren Christmas feel. If you love classic Christmas decor, this is the perfect Christmas tree collar for you.
Like Ralph Lauren’s iconic designs, this collar features a red, black, and white plaid that pairs nicely with traditional Christmas decorations.
Christmas Tree Skirts
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.
Knit Tree Skirt
The elegant cream chunky cable knit tree skirt looks like a cozy blanket wrapped around your tree. The details of this skirt make a perfect base for your vintage-inspired holiday decor.
Another favorite this year is Crate & Barrel. They really captured some beautiful designs.
Toile Tree Skirt
This tree skirt combines two popular trends right now — bows and scallops. But to make this an even more classic design, she added a French toile design to it. Now we are getting vintage and classy.
If you love vintage and classic designs, then this toile Christmas tree skirt is perfect for you.
Velvet Ruffled Tree Skirt
Looking at another tree skirt design, check out this gorgeous burgundy velvet ruffled skirt.
Originally, we bought this tree skirt for my daughter’s house, and it was designed by My Texas House. Unfortunately, it’s sold out, but I found another one almost exactly like it.
It gives all the classic, traditional feels! I can see it blending in nicely with dark academia designs, Victorian themes, or any timeless classic Christmas theme. Take a peek at this gorgeous velvet Christmas tree skirt.
Lace and Ruffle Tree Skirts
Lace and ruffles are having a moment, and they fit right in with cozy vintage cottage style. They add a soft, romantic touch that feels sweet and a little nostalgic.
Lace Ruffle Tree Skirt
This LoveShackFancy lace ruffle tree skirt from Pottery Barn is soft, romantic, and so pretty. The delicate lace edge looks lovely under a tree filled with white and vintage ornaments.
Red Stripe Ruffle Tree Skirt
For a classic farmhouse feel, this red stripe ruffle tree skirt from Pottery Barn is a charming choice. The ticking stripe and ruffled edge give it a cozy, old-fashioned cottage look.
Our Favorites from Hearth and Hand with Magnolia
I gathered our favorites in this Best of Hearth and Hand blog post.
Red Woven Tree Skirt
Another beautiful and timeless design is this red woven tree skirt. The texture of this skirt has a cozy vintage vibe, which is a classic Joanna Gaines design style.
Wood Tree Collar
For a warm, natural look, this wood Christmas tree collar from Hearth & Hand with Magnolia is simple and timeless. The natural wood pairs beautifully with farmhouse and vintage cottage decor.
Fabric Scrapes
And then there are fabric scraps, like this wool piece I used for our Little House on the Prairie tree. It was about a half a yard of fabric, so I simply draped it around the tree. Once the packages were nestled under the tree, you couldn’t even notice it was a piece of fabric.
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.
Whether you choose a woven collar, a galvanized bucket, or a lace or ruffle tree skirt, the right base makes your tree feel finished.
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
- 14 Decorated Christmas Tree Ideas for a Festive Holiday Look
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!
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