This fan-favourite The White Company Christmas tree has sold out – but we've found a cheaper, in stock great alternative
The 'it' tree may be gone, but this other option will save you over £450
For many, the first week of December means it's time to put up your Christmas tree, and if you've been waiting until the last minute to try and bag a bargain, we have good news and bad news. One of the favourite cult buys from The White Company has sold out overnight, buyers no doubt encouraged by a rare 20% off sale. However, we've found the perfect alternative that you can still actually buy.
When it comes to the best artificial Christmas trees, The White Company is always a strong contender, and their trees often sell out year after year, meaning you're unlikely to see them available come sale season. But, lucky for you, they're not the only brand you can rely on...
The White Company Christmas tree
The White Company's 7.5ft Symons Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree is an incredibly realistic looking option, and even comes with a classic wicker skirt. Over the weekend the tree was briefly reduced from £595 to £476, so it's now sold out for the season.
Our favourite alternative
If you missed The White Company's offering, welcome in this amazingly priced John Lewis tree. A best seller from the brand, this 7ft tree will make a statement in any room, at a fraction of the price of the sold out option. Then with a few simple tricks, you can make this tree look more expensive, too.
The reviews commend it as 'the best artificial tree I've had to date! It looks so realistic and the branches give a full effect with no gaps if you fluff them properly. I was absolutely chuffed, it made my Christmas' and 'Bushy, thick foliage which diffuses the lights beautifully. Can't stop looking at it.'
With a good artificial tree like this, you get all the perks of the real thing, without the added responsibility of having to care for a real Christmas tree and instead you can focus on the fun of decorating the tree.
Like The White Company's this isn't a pre-lit option, so you will have to add your own LED lights to get the sparkling look so many of us love. If untangling fairy lights is a stress you'd rather not have to deal with, then we'd recommend this gorgeous Cotswold Pre-Lit Christmas Tree, £579, John Lewis. It comes in a contemporary black pot and also stands at 7ft tall.
Give your tree proper protection when not in use with a storage bag – this one will fit a 7.5ft tree and even has space for decorations or wreaths and garlands.
If you're still making your mind up about trees, then make sure you know how to pick an artificial Christmas tree so you can ensure you're getting the best option for your home.
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Thea Babington-Stitt is the Managing Editor for Ideal Home. Thea has been working across some of the UK’s leading interiors titles since 2016.
She started working on these magazines and websites after graduating from City University London with a Masters in Magazine Journalism. Before moving to Ideal Home, Thea was News and Features Editor at Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc and Country Homes & Interiors. In addition to her role at Ideal Home, Thea is studying for a diploma in interior design with The Interior Design Institute.
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