Christmas Tree Design That Uses a Fringe Wall Hanging Backdrop

christmas tree design for a bare corner works when a fringe hanging finishes the wall beside or behind the tree, so the corner reads as one planned display. A 6 ft (183 cm) tree can still look unfinished if 2 bare walls meet behind it, because the eye stops at the empty height above the branches.

Houseland offers the fringe hanging in 16 numbered designs in 3 shapes, so a straight panel can fill a narrow side wall while a disc or swag suits a wider wall. Use the size chart, then hang the piece before you add the ornaments, and the corner will look complete without floor clutter.

How does christmas tree design make a tree corner look finished instead of bare?

A fringe hanging on the wall beside or behind the christmas tree finishes the corner by giving the bare wall a purpose. In a corner, the tree hides 2 walls and leaves 1 visible face, so the wall beside it often looks empty even when the tree itself is full. A vertical fringe piece fills that height without adding another object to the floor, and it stays readable from 6 ft (183 cm) away, where guests first see the room. Keep 6 in (15 cm) between the longest branches and the fringe so the two textures do not tangle, and let the christmas lights do the bright work while the cotton fringe adds a soft, quiet layer behind them. The result reads as one planned corner, not a tree pushed into spare space.

Decorate only the visible face of the christmas tree and let the wall piece cover the wall above and beside it. The same balance helps when you mix fiber hangings with framed prints on one wall, because one clear backdrop beats several competing pieces.

• Place christmas ornaments on the front face and the 2 front edges, where they can be seen from the room.
• Leave the back branches plain, since 2 walls already hide that side of the tree.
• Hang the fringe so at least 12 in (30 cm) of it shows above the widest branches, giving the corner a finished top edge.
• Keep the floor to 1 base cover, so the wall, not a crowd of baskets, carries the height.

What should I measure before I choose a wall piece for the corner?

Measure the corner, the tree footprint, and the clear wall before you buy any wall piece. A tape measure answers the fit in 10 minutes and stops a piece that is too wide for the side wall or too short to matter.

1. Measure the clear wall width from the corner to the nearest door, window, or furniture edge, and note it in inches and centimetres.
2. Measure the christmas tree footprint at its widest point, including a stand that spreads 24 in (61 cm) across the floor.
3. Measure from the floor to the ceiling, then allow 6 in (15 cm) of clearance above the tree topper.
4. Mark the spot where 36 in (91 cm) of walking space remains clear in front of the tree, so the corner stays easy to pass.

Choose the wall piece by the size of the clear wall, not by the height of the christmas tree alone. A tall tree can sit beside a narrow wall, and a short tree can sit beside a wide wall, so the wall decides the shape. Aim for a piece that covers about 60 percent of the clear wall width, with 4 in (10 cm) of plain wall left on each side, so the fringe reads as a panel rather than a patch. Pair that height with a christmas tree skirt at the base, because the skirt finishes the floor while the hanging finishes the wall. If the clear wall is under 20 in (51 cm) wide, a narrow panel will fit better than a wide design that crowds the corner.

How do I choose between a panel, a disc, and a swag for a tree corner?

Match the shape to the wall you have, because the 16 options are 3 different shapes, not 16 colours of one shape. Use how to pick one of sixteen woven wall art designs to match the studio photograph to the number before you order, since the number alone does not show the shape.

• Straight panels, Nos. 1, 2, 7, 14, 15 and 16, fill a tall narrow space beside a christmas tree.
• U-shaped swags, Nos. 12 and 13, are wide and need 2 fixings, one at each end.
• Half round discs, Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11, are roughly square and want the middle of a wall on their own.
• Nos. 14, 15 and 16 measure 15.7 in (40 cm) by 35.4 in (90 cm), while Nos. 3 to 7 measure 11.8 in (30 cm) by 33.5 in (85 cm).

A straight panel suits a narrow side wall, a disc suits a centred wall, and a swag suits a wide wall with 2 fixings. The table below keeps the christmas tree choice tied to the wall, not to a thumbnail.

What are the trade-offs of using a wall hanging instead of more floor decor?

A wall hanging saves floor space, but it needs a wall fixing and a clear wall, while floor decor needs neither. That trade is worth it in a tight corner, where a basket can take 12 in (30 cm) of floor depth and a second stand can block a walkway. No fixings are included with the hanging, and the heavier numbers need 2 fixings, so plan the wall fixing before the christmas tree goes up. A wall piece also stays in place when gifts pile up at the base, while floor pieces often get moved to make room. The cost is planning: once the fixing is set, the hanging cannot be shifted as easily as a basket on the floor.

Floor baskets add warmth at ground level, extra christmas ornaments add detail to the tree, and a wall hanging adds height without floor clutter. Use the table to judge what each choice costs in space and effort.

Christmas lights still carry the glow in all 3 options, so the wall piece should stay quiet beside them rather than compete with them.

From the shop

Boho Fringe Wall Hanging, Sixteen Designs in Three Shapes

Sixteen Fringe Designs give a tree corner a finished backdrop in three shapes, from a narrow straight panel to a wide swag, without adding floor clutter.

View the sixteen fringe designs — 16 sizes & current price

Which fringe design fits a tree corner best?

For a tree corner, a straight panel beside the christmas tree is the easiest fit, because it fills a tall narrow side wall without covering the tree. The Houseland Boho Fringe Wall Hanging includes straight panels, half round discs, and U-shaped swags, and the panel is the natural choice when only 1 side wall is clear. At 12.8 oz (362 g), a panel in this size reads beside a christmas tree without hiding it. A disc works on the other corner wall only when it can sit centred on its own, with space around it. A swag needs a wide clear wall and 2 fixings, so save it for a corner with real width to spare.

Pick a quiet fringe colour that sits beside the christmas lights, not a colour that fights the tree. Single colours run to 5 choices in forest green, cream, sage, rust, and tan, while 2 two-tone splits pair cream with rust or with green. There is also 1 multi-colour design in cream, mustard, dusty pink, and rose. A fine gold cord along an edge reads as a thin bright line rather than a shiny finish. Cream and sage suit a tree with warm lights and pale ornaments, while rust and forest green suit a deeper, richer tree. Colour is applied in blocks and diagonals across the fringe, so the shape of the wood and the cut of the colour carry the design.

How do I hang and care for the fringe piece through the holidays?

Hang the fringe first, then dress the christmas tree around it, so you can set the gap before branches fill the corner. Hanging first takes about 20 minutes of checking and leaves no guessing once the tree is up.

1. Check the number against the shape, since straight panels, discs, and swags hang in different ways.
2. Choose the fixing yourself, because none is included, and use 2 fixings for the heavier numbers and for a swag.
3. Allow for the stated size tolerance of 0.8 in (2 cm) to 2.0 in (5 cm) when you mark the wall.
4. Leave 6 in (15 cm) between the fringe and the longest branches, then step back 6 ft (183 cm) to check the corner as a whole.

Vacuum the fringe on low suction along the direction of the cord, and keep it dry, because none of the 16 designs can be washed. Vacuum once every 2 weeks during the season, with 1 slow pass along the cord, and stop if the fringe starts to pull. On the half round designs, wipe the wood dry with a dry cloth, and do not wash any part of the hanging. Take the christmas ornaments off the nearest branches first, so the vacuum does not catch a hook or a light clip. After the tree comes down, a quick vacuum leaves the fringe ready to stay on the wall or to be put away clean.

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