Tabletop Trees Are the Answer to Small Space Holiday Decorating – and I've Found the Most Stylish Options For Every Room

From frosted branches to rustic details, these tabletop trees mean there's no need to sacrifice on festive magic if space is limited

Small and large frosted faux Christmas trees in front of a white festive mantel
(Image credit: Williams Sonoma)

I recently moved into my first apartment, and while I'm loving the big city, I'm still getting used to life in a small space. The catch is: I adore the holidays, and I've always had some larger-than-life Christmas tree ideas. So although I'll be scaling down my grand visions this year, I won't be sacrificing style (or festive cheer) thanks to a carefully-chosen tabletop tree.

I know – tabletop trees aren't exactly revolutionary – But if I've recently discovered options that feel chic, elevated, and (crucially) durable. I might not have real pine needles to contend with, but I don't want to invest in a tree that's likely to lose a few plastic branches or its seasonal sparkle by the time I get it out of storage next year.

White potted tabletop trees with red berry decorations and twinkling lights

Pottery Barn's faux lit cedar berry pine trees are effortlessly festive

(Image credit: Pottery Barn)

As the holidays approach, I'm determined to use every spare inch of my apartment to show off my Christmas decorating ideas. And after searching for the very best tabletop trees, I've come to the conclusion that a petite spruce can look just as magical as a towering, Hallmark-style beauty: you just need to start with a good foundation.

And, mini trees aren't just for small apartments like mine; they're ideal for bringing holiday magic to entryways, bedrooms, and even dining tables. So if you do have space to display a full-sized tree in your home, there's no reason not to add a few smaller ones into the mix, too.

Below, you'll find a selection of my favorite tabletop Christmas trees – so no matter the square footage of your home, you can be sure it looks like a festive wonderland.

Shop Small But Chic Tabletop Christmas Trees


After only a few months in my new home, I've been collecting all the design inspiration I can find for the holidays – and another look I'll definitely be trying is the honeycomb paper Christmas tree trend. Luckily, it doesn't require too much space either.

Martha Davies
Content Editor

Martha is a Content Editor on the Living team at Homes & Gardens. Her love for lifestyle journalism began when she interned at Time Out Dubai when she was 15 years old; she went on to study English and German at Oxford, before covering property and interior design at Country & Town House magazine. To Martha, living beautifully is all about good food and lots of colorful home decor.

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