Color Coded Artificial Trees

Merry Christmas from all of us at eHow as you and your family brainstorm festive ideas and make a shopping list, which should of course include a color-coded Christmas tree. Our beloved summer is gone, Thanksgiving is barely over, and stores like Amazon are starting to burble with Christmas tree lights in all hues. This holiday season, if you consider setting up color-coded artificial Christmas trees, we at eHow are here to give you all the info you need.

Quick one: can you imagine that about 33 to 36 million evergreens receive the "off with their heads" sentence in the United States every Christmas? But thanks to people like you who choose color-coded artificial Christmas trees, the rather destructive practice of using a real Christmas tree is gradually coming to a stop. Besides, Artificial Christmas trees are easier to maintain, safer, convenient to transport and set up, and tailored to your taste. So, why not?

Color-coded Christmas trees are artificial Christmas trees with detached branches that need to be hooked to the trunk on arrival. The branches are color-coded so you know what goes where. While the pre-lit trees with hinged branches are more trendy and convenient, some of us still prefer the traditional color-coded variations. They can be fiddly and take longer to set up but look fuller once put together. Moreover, they are cost-effective and are open to a lot of customization. Careful though...

Yes, choosing the right color combo is key! The tree branches of a color-coded Christmas tree may be a combination of gold, purple, white, blue, orange, black, yellow, grey, green, and red. But the color of the tree itself could be a splash of green and gold, white and silver, or whatnot. Ultimately, you want to opt for a color mix that evokes the mood you want, meets the style you're gunning for, and aligns with the overall color scheme of your home. Need help?

White and silver will create a winter wonderland-like artistic taste. Red-and-white is classic and may create a cozy atmosphere. Red-and-silver is warm, yet crisp cool. And blue-and-silver will make a modern minimalist design room look more stunning. Do you get it? Having picked the perfect tree with the perfect color mix, the next step is figuring out how to set it up. Right?

Get this; the assembling process of every brand of color-coded tree varies, slightly or greatly. But the good thing is that they often come with an instruction manual. In this post, we will take a one-size-fits-all approach. Let's go.

The perfect location for a Christmas tree is where it draws the most attention, preferably in the living room on a pedestal where it can be seen from multiple vantage points. The location should also be somewhere close to a wall power outlet for easy connection of led lights.

Who's ready for some fun tree assembly? The first step is to assemble the tree stand per assembly instructions. For a Balsam Hill tree, unpack your new tree and pull out the legs of the tree stand until it forms an x-shape. Place the assembled stand on a level surface, insert the flange into it, and screw in the eye-bolt of the center pole tightly.

Sort out the branches according to the color codes on them. Start from the bottom of the tree and work your way up through the tree sections. Now, shape the branches upward from hook to tip, by wrapping the tip of every stem around the branch to cover the wire and fanning them out upward. Hook each shaped branch to its corresponding bracket on the pole. Finally, shape the topper by pulling each row of its tips in a circular motion. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

With the frenzy vibes of the holidays enshrouding, now is the time to have the family Christmas chat and prepare for the big day so you can be as chill as a turkey in January. As you plan out your Christmas decor with wreaths and color-coded trees, do not leave out important treats such as a gingerbread house which is fun to build.