Best Places to Put a Christmas Tree in Your Home

Entryway

Having a tree at your entryway is perfect for providing your guests with a warm welcome. This festive first impression also sets the tone for your parties and gathering upon their arrival.

It also kills the awkwardness for those who struggle with making small talk. Now, they can compliment your beautiful tree with a smile and let this ease naturally into other topics of conversation.

The disadvantages of having a tree at your entryway would be the safety and space issues it may bring about. Homes in Singapore tend to be small and the space at the entryway is therefore limited. Use a slim Christmas tree if you must. Or else, move on to consider another place in your home.

Living Room

Probably the most popular location to put your Christmas tree in for Singaporean families. The living room is the room that gets the most use in most households. It is where your family hangs out every evening to watch television, and it is also where your guests gather to socialise.

Many families spend the most effort decorating and including statement pieces in their living rooms. For example, your living room is where you would have your TV console feature wall. This portion of your home usually stands out, and is the first thing that catches guests’ attention. Having a Christmas tree in your living room accentuates this effect, and effectively sets the festive mood for the entire home.

It is also the most versatile space when it comes to adding other decorations, especially when compared to other rooms with more specific uses such as the kitchen, study room, or gym. You could hang wreaths, garlands, stockings, or have other festive wall decorations.

Ultimately, the most practical reason to have your tree set up in your living room would be the abundance of space. A living room usually has sufficient space for a Christmas tree.

Dining Room

For those who do not have space in their living rooms, the dining room would be their best bet. Some families may have renovated their living room to have a lot of built-in carpentry and furniture. The dining room usually doesn’t undergo such extensive works, making it a feasible space to set up a Christmas tree in for one to two months.

Realistically, a lot of time is also spent socialising over meals in the dining room when you host a party. After all, Singaporeans love to eat! We also tend to sit around at the dining table even after dinner is over, chatting over tea and snacks. It would make sense to have a nice Christmas tree set up in this area to enhance the festive atmosphere while dining and conversing.

A tree at the dining area is also easily complemented with festive themed utensils and table decor. This could include a Christmas themed table runner, candles, serviettes, or even a simple table centrepiece.