A flocked Christmas tree already looks like it's been dusted with fresh snow, which means half the decorating is done for you. The trick is to work with that wintry look rather than hiding it. Here's how we'd style one at home.
1. Choose the right size for your room
Measure your ceiling height and leave at least 20–30cm for the topper. In most UK living rooms a 6ft flocked tree is the sweet spot; if you have high ceilings or a bay window to fill, a 7ft super flocked tree makes a real statement. Short on floor space? A set of three slim flocked pencil trees gives the same snowy feel in a corner or hallway.
2. Fluff the branches first
Take your time shaping each branch before adding anything. Separate the tips, angle them slightly upwards and fill any gaps. Ten extra minutes here makes the tree look full and expensive.
3. Keep lights warm and soft
Warm white lights look best against white flocking. Cool white can make the tree feel icy and harsh. Weave the lights deep into the branches, not just around the outside, so the tree glows from within.
4. Pick a restrained colour palette
Flocked trees suit a simple scheme. Three of our favourites:
- Classic winter: clear glass, silver and white.
- Warm and rustic: natural wood, pine cones, gold and deep red.
- Soft and modern: blush pink, champagne gold and pearl.
Stick to two or three colours and repeat them across the tree.
5. Add texture, not clutter
Mix shiny baubles with matte ones, then add natural texture: pine cones, dried orange slices or velvet ribbon. Hang larger decorations deeper inside the tree and smaller ones towards the tips for depth.
6. Finish the scene around the tree
A tree looks best as part of the room. Hang a snowy pine cone and berry wreath on the door or above the fireplace, and light a cinnamon and orange Christmas candle nearby so the room smells as festive as it looks.
Looking after your flocked tree
Flocking can shed a little when you first unpack the tree, so set it up over a sheet and give it a gentle shake. At the end of the season, fold the branches carefully and store the tree in a bag or box somewhere dry, and it'll look just as good next year.