How To Cover A Christmas Tree Base: 38 Ideas

Everybody’s puzzling over what Christmas tree décor to choose, what ornaments to make and which style is better this time. But most of us forget that covering or decorating a tree base is also necessary and your tree base décor should correspond to the style and maybe colors of the whole tree. Let’s consider some of the most creative ideas to cover your tree base and make it look more magical.

Baskets

Baskets are the most popular covers for Christmas trees because they bring a chic and cozy rustic touch to any space and look rather neutral at the same time, they will fit many interiors and décor styles. Your tree can be decorated with various ornaments, garlands, buntings and other things, or you can just have some lights on or maybe no décor – with a basket your tree will be fabulous!

a Christmas tree with copper ornaments and a basket that hides the tree base

a colorful tree in a basket looks sweet and cozy

a large tree in a basket looks balanced and very cozy

put your tree into a basket and place some baskets with pine cones around

minimalist Christmas tree in a basket

07a tree in a basket placed on a sleigh for a rustic feel

Simple yet classic Rustic Christmas Tree.

Christmas tree in a basket covered with fur

modern Christmas tree with lights in a basket

Crates

A crate is another cool option for covering your tree base, it will bring an industrial and maybe vintage touch to your tree and décor. Take any crate you like and use some finish that you prefer or just whitewash it to make more delicate. Prints left will make your crate look more industrial.

a bold tree in a rustic crate looks sweet and not too much

a handmade Christmas tree base made of wood

a whitewashed industrial crate looks cool with silver disco balls on the tree

with minimal decor, the wooden crate stands out in the room, and adds a rustic touch to the elegant tufted sofa and cozy plaid throw

black and white ornaments look stylish with a white crate

Buckets And Baths

Wanna make your tree super rustic? A galvanized bucket or bath is your thing then! Choose a proper piece that fits your tree and put it there, this is especially cool with a tree with no décor or just some pine cones – as if you’ve just brought it from the wood. Another idea is to decorate the tree with bold vintage ornaments to get vintage and rustic style in one.

super bold tree in a zinc bucket for a rustic vintage look

a cute galvanized bucket can make your tree a bit rustic

a rustic tree decorated with burlap in a galvanized bucket

a tree in a galvanized bath will look rustic and vintage

rustic flocked tree in a galvanized bucket

a zinc washbasin is a way to add a shabby and rustic feel to your tree

Fabric

Tree skirts will never go out of style! They look cool, they can be easily DIYed and will fit any tree style – just choose or make a skirt according to your tree. Don’t want to sew? Take a chunky knit blanket or some faux white fur and cover the tree base with it, it will imitate snow.

a large piece of burlap to cover unsightly tree stand and ribbon to secure it

a vintage light garland and burlap-wrapped tree base

9342700410 Snow Flake Tree

traditional red and green Christmas tree skirt

grey felt skirt with button decor

faux fir tree skirt imitates snow below a white Christmas tree

refined champagne tree skirt with gold embroidery

cover your minimal tree without decor with a cozy knit blanket

if you want to add an industrial and vintage touch, opt for an old sack wrapping

Other Ideas

Don’t want anything standard? Make a whole snowy scene under the tree, your kids will definitely love it! Put your tree into a drum or into a sleigh or just into a fitting gift box, that won’t take a lot of time and will look cool.

cover your tree base with a gift box for a glam look