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A boutique Christmas tree look for less! ✨ This twinkle tree from Walmart is so beautiful and gives that high-end holiday look without the designer price tag. I love the soft, warm glow it adds to my home. 🤍
In my video it really does look like a high-end boutique tree, but it is from Walmart and a fraction of the cost. Below I am sharing why this tree looks so real, the simple things I do to make any small tree look more expensive, and every piece linked under each photo, so just swipe through to shop!
The Walmart Christmas Tree That Looks High End
My tree is the DR.Planzen 4′ pre-lit green cypress from Walmart, and it has been one of the most-shopped pieces from my home this season. It comes pre-lit with warm white lights, so there is no stringing lights or untangling cords, and the slim, airy shape fits a corner without taking over the room.
Here is my exact tree, plus a few more pre-lit trees with that same natural, boutique look if you want something a little taller or fuller:
Why This Walmart Tree Looks So Real
Up close, the cypress branches are soft and feathery with a natural, slightly drooping shape instead of stiff, perfectly even tips. The warm white lights are tucked along the branches, so the tree glows instead of looking like a store display, and the brown trunk peeks through a little, just like a real tree.
That airy look is a big part of why it reads high end. A slimmer tree with a bit of space between the branches feels more natural than a dense, perfectly round tree, and it lets the warm glow show from every side.
How I Make a Simple Tree Look Like a Boutique Tree
- Skip the stand and use a basket. I set my tree in a big woven basket with a cardboard box inside to hold it steady. It hides the stand completely and makes the tree look like a big potted plant. My full cardboard box trick is in my Christmas tree in a basket post.
- Fluff every branch. Pull each tip out and bend it in a slightly different direction so there are no flat spots or gaps. It only takes a few minutes and makes the biggest difference.
- Let the lights do the work. I kept mine simple with just the warm lights and the greenery. A tree this pretty does not need a lot of ornaments to feel festive.
- Give it a little room. A corner by a window with natural light lets the tree be the focal point without crowding the table or chairs.
- Finish the base. Lanterns with candles at the base make the whole corner look styled and cozy, especially at night.
My exact basket is not available right now, so here are similar woven baskets, planters and tree collars that give the same look:
Lanterns and Candlelight at the Base
Two black lanterns at the base of the tree are my favorite finishing touch. I like one tall and one shorter so they look collected, and a candle in each adds a soft glow that matches the tree lights. My tall lantern is the Castanon lantern from Joss & Main and the shorter one is a stainless steel tabletop lantern. If you want the look for less, the Better Homes & Gardens black lantern from Walmart is linked too.
More Walmart Christmas Decor That Looks Expensive
Walmart has so many cute holiday decor finds this year! I love Christmas decor that comes in a set of three, and these gold glass trees are one of my favorites. I have the three of them staggered on my dining table with a candle and garland, but you can also put one on a coffee table book. Everything looks pretty as a set of three, and the gold glass is just a super elevated look. They look so pretty next to a candle, too, because they give that twinkly look.
I also linked the little white ceramic houses, the Norfolk wreath with a bow, my velvet ornaments and a few cozy Walmart pieces I love for the holidays, like the embroidered tree pillow (such a cute embroidery detail) and a faux fur throw:
More Christmas Tree Ideas
If you want to see how I set a tree in a basket step by step, read my Christmas tree in a basket post. For a bigger tree, here is the viral twinkling Christmas tree in my living room, and my tips on how to decorate a Christmas tree so it looks full and cozy. Everything from my video is linked here: