| Laura Millar |
Build a Christmas Tree Box
Although it looks like a wooden box, this DIY Christmas tree stand is actually made of cardboard. Simply use a recycled box to surround your tree and add faux wood contact paper to the outside to give it a farmhouse look. Fill it with some pine cones or ornaments and you’re all set to add the presents underneath.
Add Texture With a Woven Basket
This one is as simple as it gets! All you have to do is find a basket that fits around the base. Not only will the basket cover up the bottom of your tree, it’ll also give your home some added texture.
Decorate Your Own Planter
If you’re looking to get a bit more creative this year, try decorating your own planter. Whether you choose to draw on Mr. and Mrs. Claus or paint a Christmas-themed pattern, this planter is bound to add personality to your home.
Reimagine a Vintage Crate
Go for a more vintage Christmas feel this season and invest in an old school crate. Leave your tree in its old stand and place it inside. For added support, fill in the crate with cardboard or blankets.
Go Extra Sturdy
If you’re looking to ditch your old tree stand all together, this project is for you. Built with PVC and concrete, this stand is sturdy enough to hold your tree on it’s own all season long.
Add a Basket and a Skirt
If you don’t want to say goodbye to your tree skirt just yet, try a mix of both a stand and skirt for a classic look this year. The combination of colors and textures will add interesting layers to your holiday decor.
Take It Straight From the Farm
Does your family love going out and cutting down their own tree? Take inspiration from nature and place your tree in a wheelbarrow this year. Fill it up with shiny baubles to cover up any structural design. It’ll look like you came home straight from the farm!
Keep It Natural
Use Reclaimed Wood
Go Plaid
This DIY tree collar is made from aluminum flashing, a table runner (or similar fabric) and ribbon. You can make the collar as tall or short as you’d like by changing up the size of the aluminum flashing. The best part? You can choose any fabric for the collar to match your Christmas aesthetic.
Use an Oversized Planter
Recycle a Christmas Tin
We’ve all received a batch of holiday treats in a cute Christmas-themed tin before. If you’ve saved any from the past years, you’re in luck. Try placing a small tabletop tree in a decorative tin.
Go With a Gold Wire Basket
Add gold accents to your home with this DIY gold wire basket stand. Just go for faux fur ribbon inside to cover up the bottom. You can even add other matching gold accents, like gold ornaments or string lights.
Fill in Gaps With a Cozy Blanket
This Christmas tree is sitting in an antique dough box. However, you can use any sort of rustic-looking box to recreate this look. Just add a chunky blanket inside to cover it up.
Use a Picnic Basket
Dye Your Tree Skirt
While it’s technically not a tree stand, this DIY skirt can take your tree to the next level. Choose the fabric, trim and color for your skirt so that you don’t have to settle for one at the store.
Go With a Stylish Tabletop Planter
Make It Cozy
Cover the holes in your basket stand with beige tissue paper. Then, wrap a cozy blanket around the top, letting it drape over the edge. And don’t worry if your tree is real — you’ll elevate the tree using wood so that you’ll still be able to water it!
Recycle a Tire
Spray paint an old tire the color of your choice for a fun yet practical DIY Christmas tree stand! Place the stand that comes with your tree inside the tire and fill in the rest of the space. This tree has snow cover blanket material inside.
Laura Millar (she/her) is the assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home design. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2024, she wrote for NBC’s TODAY.com where she covered everything from entertainment news to product reviews to pop culture updates.
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