The most wonderful time of the year starts with rustic Christmas tree decoration ideas. If you have a soft spot for rustic design and are looking to make your home a little more festive this holiday season, you've come to the right place. Follow along to learn about our favorite rustic Christmas tree ideas.

Ground Your Tree

Make room for gifts by propping your Christmas tree up on a tree collar or placing a tree skirt over the plastic tree stand. One of our favorite rustic Christmas tree decor ideas is to opt for a galvanized iron collar. It pairs seamlessly with rustic ornaments and wooden beaded garland. For a rustic tree skirt stick to a burlap, tartan plaid, or a patchwork design. Your home will feel like a cozy rustic cabin in no time.

Pro Tip:

For the most aesthetically pleasing tree-to-collar ratio, we recommend measuring the width of the middle of your Christmas tree and using that as the diameter of the collar.

Coordinate Rustic Ornaments

We love heirloom Christmas ornaments as much as you do, but there's something magical about a coordinated tree. If you have another smaller tree in your home, consider hanging the family ornaments there. Outfit the main Christmas tree with themed rustic ornaments. We love these little wooden sign ornaments hung by twine. Fill in the gaps with garland, pinecones, or metallic ornaments to add to the rustic cheer. If you're considering a real tree this year, search for a Douglas or balsam fir – these two types of trees are sturdy (so you can hang plenty of Christmas ornaments), and they have the best scent that fills the house with nostalgia.

Stick With Simplicity

Rustic Christmas tree ideas don't have to get out of hand. Consider decorating sparingly and keeping it simple with plenty of string lights. These Christmas trees add a festive glow without going overboard – and they match with everything. To add a delightful touch, place a burlap tree skirt around the bottom of your Christmas tree (like the one on the far left). Burlap sticks to the rustic theme and will keep loose pine needles from spreading too far. The best part of solely decorating with lights? You can spend less time hanging Christmas ornaments and more time baking cookies.
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Create a Rustic Corner

One of the best parts about rustic Christmas tree decor ideas is getting to be creative with your tree’s surroundings. Extend the Christmas decor beyond the tree by creating a rustic-themed corner. The festive white snowflake ornaments and red bulbs on this tree complement the red-and-white wall signs perfectly. Along with choosing complementary colors, we recommend distressed wood and industrial touches to give your space an authentically rustic feeling. Add natural touches, such as pinecones or burlap, for an organic look. We love this trio of enamel and wood signs, and it's the perfect finishing touch for a slender wall.

Keep It Small

Planning on hosting a small Christmas? Match the intimacy of a small get-together with a small tree. Rustic Christmas tree decoration ideas like this hardy little tree in its galvanized planter are the perfect way to add a dose of cheer. Opt for miniature ornaments to match the scale of the little Christmas tree. Set a chair and a handful of plaid pillows next to your tree to give your present distributor a spot to sit on Christmas morning.

Top It Off

Whether you prefer a star, an angel, or another type of Christmas tree topper, this final touch will ultimately be a showstopper. For a rustic tree, we gravitate toward stars and angels made from metallic or rattan and we shy away from decorating with anything overly beaded or ornate.

Pro Tip:

The easiest way to choose the right size tree topper is to opt for a topper that is the same number of inches in height as your tree is in feet. So if your Christmas tree is around 6' tall (the average height of an artificial tree), it is best to pick out a tree topper that is around 6" tall.

Ready to make one of these rustic Christmas tree ideas happen?