Balsam Hill® Christmas Tree Decorations Calculator

Updated last Oct. 17, 2025

To begin, click on a calculator and enter your Christmas tree’s height and shape as well as your preferred coverage. Take note that our recommended count may need to be adjusted to fit your decorating style.

Every ornament adds meaning to your tree, turning it into a story of the season. Together, they create the joy and spirit that make the holidays shine. To bring your vision to life, here are some layering guides and an ornament calculator to help you decorate with ease.

Know Your Tree

When shopping for ornaments, it helps to know exactly what you need to bring your dream display to life. After all, a thoughtfully decorated tree requires a balance of careful planning and creative inspiration.

Here’s a few details we will need about your tree to help calculate how many ornaments you’ll need:

1. Tree Height

Tree height refers to how tall your Christmas tree is from the bottom to the topmost tip. At Balsam Hill, this measurement includes the tree stand. Knowing your tree’s total height helps the calculator estimate how many ornaments you’ll need for the best coverage.

2. Tree Shape

Tree shape affects how full your tree looks and how many ornaments it can hold. To give you the right count, we’ll also need your tree’s shape. Full or wide trees need more ornaments for even coverage, while slim, Flatback and Sparse trees need fewer to keep the look balanced.

Full

The most popular shape, with the classic profile of natural Christmas trees

Slim

Our most compact trees, designed for tight spaces and corners

Flatback

Space savers with a full profile but rest flat against a wall or corner

Wide

Ideal for spacious areas and hanging more ornaments

Sparse

Lifelike trees with wider gaps between branches

3. Coverage

Lastly, choose your preferred ornament coverage. This sets how decorated you want your tree to look. Light coverage gives a simple, minimal look, while Standard and Heavy coverage create a richer, more festive display. Your choice helps the calculator suggest the right number of ornaments for your style.

Light

Standard

Heavy

Are you ready to start your festive decorating journey?

Start Calculating Ornaments

Simple Ornament Layering Tips

Now that you know how many ornaments your tree needs, the next question is, where do you begin? There’s an art to decorating beautifully, and it’s not about placing ornaments at random. With a few thoughtful layers, you can create a tree that feels balanced, refined, and effortlessly elegant.

Add Layers

Layer Christmas tree ornaments to give it a fuller appearance. Place larger pieces at branches nearest to the trunk of the tree, then hang smaller ones towards the front to create depth and dimension. You can also add ribbons in a cascading style to complement your theme.

Use Different Types

Using a variety of ornament types, shapes, and textures is another great Christmas tree filler idea. Hang baubles next to finials or mix and match glass, metal, and fabric ornaments for visual interest. When using pieces from different ornament sets, follow a color scheme for a cohesive look.

Experiment With Colors

A well-thought-out color scheme can make your tree seem fuller and more uniform. Go for tones of the same color or use complementary hues for a bolder approach. You can also stick to traditional holiday shades for a classic theme or modern ones like blue, purple, or pink for a more contemporary look.

Incorporate With Lights

Use Christmas lights to create depth and add warmth to your design. Hang your own or go for Pre-lit trees for easier setup. Choose between Clear LED for a soft glow or color-changing bulbs for a more festive theme.