Come addobbare l'albero di Natale: luci, palline e nastri

Choose the shape according to the available space

Measure the height and width of the area where you will be setting up the tree. Consider the diameter of the canopy, the base, and the space for the tip. In a narrow display case or next to the reception area, you can consider a slim or pencil shape; a larger canopy also requires space around it.

If you are deciding between natural and artificial, also consider the management during and after the holidays: care required, assembly and storage possibilities. For artificial Christmas trees, compare the measurements of the chosen variant and mark the footprint on the ground before ordering.

Open branches before adding decorations

Assemble the structure according to the instructions in the model, then spend time on the tips of the branches. Distribute them in different directions and observe the tree from several sides: this step helps to give volume and identify the areas still to be fixed.

He also works on the part that can be seen through the window or from the entrance. Once the decorations are hung, correcting the branches becomes less convenient. On snowy models, accompany the movements with delicacy and respect the assembly and storage instructions.

Control your lights with your usual lighting

If the tree has built-in lights, try turning it on before decorations. If using a separate chain, spread it over the canopy according to the instructions and check the effect from a distance before continuing.

Christmas lights should be evaluated together with the size of the tree, the distribution of light points and the lighting of the room. Try warm white, cool white or color next to the furnishings and merchandise on display. The number of LEDs alone does not define the result: what matters is how the whole looks in the real space.

Prepare the combinations before hanging everything

Place balls, ribbons, and a few samples of the wrapping you'll be using on the counter. You can start with two main colors, such as red and gold, and add a consistent finish. A green and a snowy canopy create different backgrounds: compare the same decorations on the model you have chosen.

In the boutique, you can take up a shade from the collection; in the hotel, a color of the furnishings. Also look at the effect under the bright lights. Repeating a few recognizable elements along the tree helps you maintain continuity between the different areas of the canopy.

Toggle the size of the balls

Arrange the most visible elements first, then add the small ones in the places you want to complete. Some decorations can be closer to the trunk and others towards the outside, making sure that they remain legible and that the branch supports them without bending too much.

In the Christmas tree balls and tips category you will find materials, sizes and finishes to compare. The red or gold plastic spheres are offered in 8 cm, in packs of 6 pieces, and 10 cm, in packs of 4. You can compare the two diameters to create a repeat with different sizes.

Red and gold spheres in two diameters

Try a bow and use the ribbon as a reference

Before cutting the entire spool, make a sample bow and place it on the tree. Look at the width, volume, and length of the tails: a bow that fits in a box can be small on the canopy. Measure the stroke used to repeat the same result.

The 40 mm by 10 meter Luxury ribbon combines organza and laminated velvet. Among the Christmas ribbons, choose a finish to try on the packaging as well: taking up a detail of the tree connects the showcase to the gift delivered to the customer.

A ribbon for a tree and gift boxes

Complete with the tip and look at the whole

Test the tip or the final jib by checking the overall height, proportions and fixing. Then move away: can the tree be read well? Are the decorations distributed or are they all concentrated in the same area?

In the store, look at the result from the street and check that products, prices and admission remain visible. At home, observe it from the areas where it is seen most often. A photo helps to compare the before and after of the last trips.

Keep the shot and a list of materials. At the end of the season, store the tree, lights and decorations according to their instructions: next Christmas you will already have a reference to start again or change combinations.

Connect the tree to the rest of Christmas in the store. Organize the display case and packaging together, then learn more about the combinations in the Christmas ribbon guide. If you are considering a tree with integrated lights, you will find the measurements and dimensions of the Luxury New EDG Pine.