Your decision to buy an artificial Christmas treeis quite commendable. It does not matter what was the reason for its adoption - practical or humanitarian considerations. It is important that artificial Christmas trees in our homes are a feasible contribution to the preservation of the forest (oh, how it sounds!). And, given the appearance of modern synthetic Christmas trees, you will certainly not lose anything by refusing to buy a live tree. On the contrary, such an acquisition will save you from annual additional expenses for at least 10-15 years. The main thing is not to make a mistake in choosing this traditional symbol of the New Year. Such a purchase should not be spontaneous, based only on emotions. The choice of an artificial Christmas tree must be approached thoroughly, considering that it will serve you for many years. In fact, there are not so many criteria for choosing a Christmas tree (but not few either). Guided by just three rules of choice, you can buy not only a beautiful and high-quality Christmas tree, but also one that is most suitable for your home.
The first rule, dimensional-spatial
When choosing a Christmas tree, don't be tempted by the tallest onesand wide specimens. Remember that you are buying a tree for your home, and the tree that does not look very big in the store may actually take up almost half of your living room. Therefore, think in advance about where you will install the tree. For standard apartments, artificial trees from one and a half to two meters high are best. If the ceilings in your house are high, you can buy a higher tree. Just first measure the distance from the floor to the ceiling in the place where the tree will stand, as well as the area of this place. Calculate the distance between doorways, furniture and walls to determine how wide the new tree should be. The fact is that some artificial trees have a standard size, others are narrower, and others are more spreading. Therefore, the size of the tree is important for its harmonious placement in the house.
The second rule, qualitatively constructive
The quality of the tree and its design are the second most importantthe condition of your choice. High-quality artificial Christmas trees must have the appropriate certificate. In addition, information about the presence or absence of harmful impurities must be on the packaging box. But even if all the formal attributes of quality are present, it is worth carefully examining and evaluating the tree. Soft needles on it should not break and straighten easily, and hard ones should not crumble. Fire safety of the tree is also important. A good artificial tree is made with the addition of fire retardants (substances that prevent combustion). Which should be indicated on the packaging. Artificial Christmas trees made of impregnated paper look natural, but they are short-lived. PVC trees also look realistic and they are also quite safe. Cast plastic Christmas trees are the safest, but they are also the most expensive. Synthetic Christmas trees also differ in design. Most often, they are made prefabricated or folding. Prefabricated trees are assembled using hooks or hinges. Folding trees have a design similar to an umbrella. Therefore, when choosing a tree, consider the design, which determines not only the convenience of its assembly, but also the method of storage. The most convenient way to store a tree is in packaging or in a special storage bag.
The third rule, visual-aesthetic
This is a rule of your personal preference.And the main thing is to choose what you really like. Decorative artificial Christmas trees can be any festive (but not real for a Christmas tree) color - white, pink, gold, silver ... If you like such an avant-garde solution, feel free to buy an unusual Christmas tree. But if you adhere to traditional views, then the choice may be much more difficult. Artificial Christmas trees do not mean implausible. They imitate real spruce, pine, fir and other coniferous trees. Therefore, the color of their needles can be from light green to almost black. The shape, thickness and length of the needles also vary greatly. The fluffiness and design of the branches can be different. So, buying an artificial Christmas tree is not a problem, the problem is choosing. Consider all the rules for a successful choice and hurry to buy and decorate the Christmas tree. How else? New Year is on the doorstep!
