The best Christmas tree skirts - from stylish wicker to faux fur
by Precious AdesinaThose with a good taste will know that your Christmas tree will never be complete if you haven't invested in a lovely tree skirt – and, no, having beautiful baubles doesn't excuse you from this.
We appreciate it can be a little annoying to have to add an extra item to your shopping list this year, but your decor will thank you, and you can use the item again next year.
Here are our top ten Christmas tree skirts (also known as tree baskets, blankets or tree rings) which includes faux fur trimmed skirts to stylish yet simple wicker ones.
Tree-mendous tree skirts for 2019
1. Wicker Christmas Tree Skirt in White
Understated and elegant; what else would you expect from a Christmas tree skirt by the White Company? Woven from wicker in a soft shade of white (naturally), it'll add some rustic charm to your festive decorations.
2. Hessian Christmas Tree Skirt
A bargain at only £10, Matalan's hessian mat-style version features a reindeer and snowflake design and will drape beautifully over your ugly tree stand.
3. Grey Faux Fur Christmas Tree Skirt
This super soft faux fur tree skirt will work with most Yuletide colour schemes and we like the Merry Christmas and snowflake embroidery too.
4. Chi Chi Moi Chunky Knitted Pom Pom Christmas Tree Skirt
As Christmas tree skirts go, this has got to be the cutest. Crocheted from chunky wool yarn and featuring multi-coloured pom poms, it's one for those with a quirky sense of style.
5. John Lewis & Partners Traditions Faux Fur Trim Tree Skirt
This opulent tree skirt is full of nostalgia for a more traditional Christmas. According to John Lewis, "Nostalgia plays an important part over the festive season, it’s a chance to remember past traditions and create new ones." It also comes in a shimmery, sparking silver.
6. Peppermint Fizz Personalised Burlap Christmas Tree Skirt
Make it all about you lot with a burlap tree skirt customised with your family name. A great little heirloom that can be passed down the generations.
7. Taylor & Brown Rattan Wicker Christmas Tree Skirt
A practical but stylish covering for the base of any large tree. This square rattan skirt is great for hiding all those ugly light cables and adapter plugs.
8. LED Lights Christmas Tree Skirt
If you're all about the sparkle at Christmas then you'll agree you just can't have too many lights. So we recommend investing in this tree skirt from Wayfair. Made from a neutral grey felt it features 80 LED star lights so your decorations are sure to be the twinkliest of them all.
9. Faux Fur Christmas Tree Skirt
A cosy way to dress the bottom of your tree, this faux fur skirt will look gorgeous piled high with exciting gifts - and will no doubt be popular with any snoozing cats.
10. Sudha Pennathur Embellished Velvet Tree Skirt
Now this is for trees that really deserve the best. Made from luxe velvet and intricately embroidered with gold-tone beads, Sudha Pennathur's Christmas tree skirt is the ultimate in festive extravagance.
For more inspiration, read our guides on the best real Christmas trees, top artificial Christmas trees and the best decorations. Christmas features and gift guides, See more festive features here, too.
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