WE CAN guarantee that if you’re anything like us, you’ve bought a Christmas tree – and forgotten to buy the stand to go with it.
Most Christmas tree stands aren’t purchased for their looks; they aren’t the best-looking pieces of kit. They do keep your tree upright for weeks on end, however, ensuring it looks sharp in photos and is well-maintained for the big day itself.
Some Christmas tree stands are designed to optimise your tree’s survival, and reduce your own stress of getting poked by wonky tree needles.
Krinner is the brand to watch: no fiddling with screws while sweating profusely trying to keep your 8-footer upright.
Instead you just pump the foot pedal to secure the tree in place (have we mentioned the tree gets watered while in the stand, too)?
Some stands look best embellished with a tree skirt or blanket and surrounded by gifts.
Others, like Harbour Housewares’ Scandi-style tree stand, are interiors statement pieces in their own right – perfect for showing off good ol’ ‘O Tannenbaum’.
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There are Christmas tree stands… and then there are German-engineered Krinner Christmas tree stands, and there’s a world of difference between Krinner and everything else out there.
Unlike stands that require you to wriggle the tree in and fasten it into place with metal hooks, the Krinner stand uses a foot pump to secure the tree, so it’s a one-person job instead of requiring two or more (the Krinner stand comes in different sizes, from £45-£100, to secure any size tree you need). There’s an automatic water level indicator which shows you how much liquid your tree has, and the sheer efficiency of this tree stand inspires awe and devotion – yes, really.
‘It may be slightly preposterous to call a product that you only have to engage with once a year life changing, but my god this is a life changing product and any country with any decency would make them compulsory,’ writes one convert.
Many of the Christmas tree stands designed for natural trees are too large to hold artificial ones, which is why this wooden tree stand is a welcome choice. It fits trees up to six feet, has a deep water reservoir to keep your tree watered and is handmade in the UK from sustainable wood. Plus, it looks great in your sitting room.
‘We bought this at the beginning of December and without doubt it has been the best Christmas tree stand we have ever had in 36 years of marriage! It has somehow managed to keep a 6-foot tree sturdy for the last 5 weeks, despite two lively kittens using it as an adventure playground, and our 2 year old grandson pulling the branches down to get to the chocolate decorations. I cannot recommend it highly enough,’ writes a satisfied customer.
OK, so it’s not strictly a stand, but this metal Christmas tree skirt merits inclusion as a visually arresting alternative to the plush fabric versions you’re likely to see. It’s ideal for camouflaging an unattractive base, as well as any wires from tree lights.
This Christmas tree stand has metal brackets to hold any trees up to 5.5 feet tall (and three inches wide). It’s sturdy and steady, and even comes in a Christmassy green and red palette.
Harbour Housewares’ Christmas tree stand is a different look to most of the others you’ll find available online; the white and pale pinewood combination gives it a Scandi-style feel, and it can support substantial trees, including ones over 10 feet tall.
The white metal pot even holds water to keep your tree hydrated through the month. It’s also easy to store – the legs can be removed to minimise how much space it takes up.
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