Use these genius ideas to spruce up a fake fir.
The one major downside?
Fluff the Branches
Thin, skimpy branches are the telltale sign of a fake Christmas tree.
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Start with the bottom branches and work your way up.
Don’t Skimp on Ornaments
Eye-catching ornamentscan help fill in empty spots.
Start from the top and work your way down.
Use a strand long enough to cover the entire treestopping halfway won’t fool anyone.
The real branches will add texture and make the tree look more organic.
When adding branches, space them throughout to keep the tree looking balanced.
A whiff of woodsy fragrance lets you know it’s the real deal.
To fake it, add pine-scented stick ornaments to the back of the tree in an inconspicuous spot.
Pine needleessential oilsare a more natural solution or light a pine-scented candle in the room.
Take the tree outside before spraying the branches with a light, even dusting of spray-on snow.
Consider where snow would realistically hit the tree, and concentrate on the top of each branch.
Let the tree settle and the fumes dissipate before bringing it back indoors.
Drape metallic tinsel on each branch, covering any obvious sparse spots.
Add Pinecones and Ribbons
Large decorations like pinecones and velvet ribbons are ideal for dressing artificial trees.
Place these decorations strategically to cover bald spots and make the tree look lush.
If you give your fake tree a sturdy base, it’s more likely to look real.
Neutrals and earth tones work well, as do metallics.
