For those that like a simple look the tree can be left bare. But I prefer it decorated, visit the blog to see this tree in all its full Boho decorated glory.

This is a fun way to repurpose those large cardboard packaging boxes. Leave the trees plain or paint and decorate them.

Another upcycled flat Christmas idea. The knobs and hooks are great for hanging decorations on.

I've not seen a wooden Christmas tree like this before. The zig-zag shape is cool. You could use an old pallet to make this tree.

Sometimes, something so simple can just look so good. I want to try this on the big white wall I have in my hallway. Also, as it is flat it doesn't take up any space.

Create an a-frame with branches from your garden to make this alternative Christmas tree. It can be made as free-standing or hung on the wall.

This is a very unique alternative Christmas tree using upcycled picture frames. It looks very colourful with the hand-painted ornaments.

Not that I need an excuse to drink more beer, but this is a good one. I think green wine bottles would also work well.

A pallet Christmas tree for those that don't actually want to do any woodworking. I love it though!

A wonderful alternative Christmas tree for those that live by the coast. But I'm sure you could make the same tree from twigs collected from the forest floor.

Donna always has the best ideas for upcycling junk. I think this upcycled ladder Christmas tree is a brilliant idea.

Add foliage to an upcycled tomato cage to make this green Christmas tree.

Pallets are a good source of free wood and fun to upcycle into a Christmas tree for the porch.

A great space saver and a very stylish alternative Christmas tree.

All you need are a few branches from your garden/yard to make this Scandinavian ladder Christmas tree.

Large wood slices are decorated with string art ornaments to make this festive wall hung Christmas tree.

This simple wooden tree doubles up as a Christmas cardholder.

Another giant cardboard Christmas tree, but this design is quite different to the other one in this post.

A simple branch Christmas tree that can also be used as a Christmas cardholder.

I'd love one of these wooden trees with lights outside my front door.

It's the Christmas village that makes this tree so interesting.

Another cool branch Christmas tree, this one has been painted and hangs from the wall.

This Christmas tree is great for those that love mid-century or simple Scandinavian decor.

This alternative Christmas tree is so practical. Firstly, it's space-saving and secondly, it can be used as normal shelving for the other 11 months of the year.

Finally, you can always just paint a giant Christmas tree. If painted on a backboard it's easy to use pins to hang decorations.