9 Tips on How to Decorate a Christmas Tree to Look Full

One of the most common complaints about Christmas trees is that they look "sparse." That's because many people go overboard with the decorations. Use ribbon sparingly, and you'll be able to achieve a fuller look without going overboard.

If you want to use ribbon, start at the top of the tree and work your way down. Wrap one strand of ribbon around each tree branch, gently tucking it into the crevices of the branch. Once you've wrapped all the branches, cut off any excess ribbon on the bottom. This will allow you to hide any excess ribbon sticking out at the bottom of your tree.

If you don't want to use ribbon, consider using garland instead. The best place for a garland is near the top of your tree, where it will be visible from all angles in your home or office.

The top of a Christmas tree is where you can get really creative. If you have a real tree, fluff  the branches around the top of the tree to give the impression of fullness. If you have an artificial tree, bend and shape the branches to create the most full appearance possible.

Add a topper to balance out the tree. Today’s toppers include everything from classic stars to light-up designs such as stars, angels, and snowflakes. Next place some small gifts around the top of the tree to fill in gaps and create that full appearance. Add bows to hide bare spots better than decorations like glass balls or tinsel, which tend to hang straight down instead of fluffing up like real leaves.

The key to Christmas tree decor is to create a balance between the ornaments and the branches. When you're placing your ornaments, start by placing them on the front side of your tree and work outwards. This will give you an idea of how many ornaments you need to hang to achieve the desired fullness.

If you want a fuller tree, it's important to use more than one color of ornament and ensure that they are all different sizes and shapes. This will give your tree a more natural look that's not too manicured.

The best way to hang your ornaments is with wire hooks, which are available at most craft supply stores. If you don't have any wire hooks, another option is to use a fishing line for smaller items such as glass balls or cupcake liner ornaments. If you're hanging large ornaments such as glass angel figurines, consider using a fishing line with a small weight at the end so that it doesn't slip through the top of the ornament (or a hole punch will work).

Christmas balls are great additions to your Christmas tree, but they can be expensive and difficult to find. Instead of buying them at the store, you can use decorative items around your houses, such as ribbons, buttons, cupcake liners, or even dried flowers. With their varying sizes, shapes, and colors, you can choose which ones will go best with your tree. 

The decorating rule of 3s or odd numbers applies to your tree too. For example, if you have three red ornaments on the top of the tree, add another five decorations below them so that eight total decorations are hanging on top of each other. This creates depth and makes your tree look fuller than just hanging three red balls alone.

The best way to get a fuller look is to go with a flocked tree. A flocked tree is one that has been sprayed with fine white powder that looks like snow, which adds to the look fullness. The powder also helps absorb moisture from the tree, which is why it's called snow-dusted.

That said, there are two main types of flocking: traditional and modern. Traditional flocking is made from natural cellulose fibers that mimic the look of real snow. Modern flocking uses synthetic materials to create a similar snowy effect with improved durability and less mess.

Christmas lights are one of the best ways to fill out your tree, especially if you are short on space and need something that will look good from all angles. The best thing about using lights is that you can easily adjust them to look full no matter where they are placed on the tree. You can also vary where they are placed, so it doesn't get too boring looking at one spot all day long.

If you want your tree to look fuller than ever, pick up some extra strands of lights or even some colored ones! Many people like using different colored lights to create a fun atmosphere in their home without spending too much time picking out specific decorations for each section of their living room or kitchen area.

Gold and silver accents can add depth and dimension to any holiday decorating scheme. If you're looking for ways to fill out your tree, consider adding some gold or silver accents into the mix. You can use different pieces for this, whether in the form of ornaments or other objects. Try painting an ornament with metallic paint, and then glaze over it with clear polyurethane to seal it. In addition to gold and silver ornaments, a gold star on top of your tree will give it more depth than an ordinary white star. Just like ornaments, you can even paint your star yourself if you want something more personalized. 

Using garlands, pinecones, and other real or faux plant decor can give your tree a fluffier look while bringing more of the outside in. 

Garlands are one of the best ways to make your Christmas tree look fuller. Place a garland around the base of your tree or even hang one from its branches. Garlands have been used for years to decorate trees because they add depth and texture to any tree shape or color scheme you may have in mind. You can even change the color schemes using different garland types on each branch.

Pinecones make a tree look more fresh from the field, add a natural touch,  and create fullness due to their size and shape. Buy real pinecones instead of fake ones if possible because they don't shed as much as plastic ornaments when they get wet or dusty (which often happens during winter).

One way to ensure your Christmas tree looks full is by placing multiples of one style of ornament together. For example, if you have three different types of ornaments, such as snowmen, angels, and reindeer, put them in clusters that complement each other. This will help keep everything cohesive while also making your tree appear more full.