I Never Thought I'd Choose an Artificial Christmas Tree over a Real One, but These Faux Wayfair Trees Have Me Thinking Otherwise

Robust, highly-rated, and on sale for Way Day, these artificial trees look just as good as the real thing

a dining room with a round dining table and three dining chairs, a Christmas tree, and a fireplace with a large wreath above it
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For as long as I can remember, I've preferred real Christmas trees over artificial alternatives. With their fresh scent, rich color, and dense foliage, how could an artificial tree compare?

That was my opinion before I moved into my own place and had to undergo the immense hassle, constant maintenance, and expense that comes along with choosing a real Christmas tree. I quickly realized that maybe artificial trees aren't so bad after all. However, there was one thing stopping me from buying one of my own – the overly fake look. But that's where Wayfair comes in.

a large christmas tree in a living room with presents underneath

(Image credit: Wayfair)

Shop the Best Artificial Trees from Wayfair

These trees from Wayfair have all the appeal of a real Christmas tree without the added hassle and constant maintenance. Although they might not deliver that fresh, woodsy smell of a real-life Christmas tree, they look just as good and will last for years to come. And trust me, there are tons of ways to make your home smell nice for Christmas that are much easier than hauling a 50lb fir tree through your front door.

To give you a head start on finding the right artificial Christmas tree for your home, I sorted through all of the artificial trees on sale at Wayfair, and I found six top contenders. These trees look just like the real thing, but they're much more practical for your home. Plus, they come highly rated by Wayfair buyers.

Your dream artificial Christmas tree awaits you, below.


Now that you've found your artificial Christmas tree, it's time to make it come to life with ornaments and other decorations. We can help with that, too. Find our list of exactly what Christmas decorations to buy from Wayfair in our dedicated round-up.

Devin Toolen
Style Editor

Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.

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