38 Rustic Christmas Tree Ideas For Your Country Farmhouse

It doesn't get any more homespun than DIY popcorn garland. Add some oversized bulbs, pop the tree into a makeshift wooden crate stand, and voila, a country Christmas tree at its finest.

SHOP TIN STAR TREE TOPPER

Painted pine cones and dried orange slices pair perfectly with the rustic charm of galvanized tin bells and stars. The overall look is cheerfully chippy, and will weather the elements an outdoor Christmas tree may face.

SHOP GALVANIZED STAR ORNAMENTS

Skinnier branches can be just as pretty as a full-blown fir, and don't feel overwhelming in cozy corners. Add woodland creature and felt mushroom ornaments to bring the outdoors in.

SHOP WOODLAND CREATURE ORNAMENTS

Candy ornaments are a sweet (literally!) style for a kitchen countertop Christmas tree, and so easy to make. Pair with cranberry garland for an allover edible-inspired design.

SHOP RIBBON CANDY

There's something to be said for a Christmas tree where a tiny white glow seems to emit from every branch. It's especially comforting to spot in the living room corner when you sneak downstairs to catch a peek of Santa.

SHOP LED CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

This timeless tree incorporates classic touches like red balls and plaid accents, as well as natural elements like a dried citrus garland and a stunning rattan star topper.

See more of this New England farmhouse here.

SHOP RATTAN TREE TOPPER

This tree features details that harken back to earlier times, like a gingerbread garland, electric candles (a nod to the early way trees were illuminated), and a straw star on top. A quilted tree skirt rounds out the homespun vibe.

SHOP FLAMELESS CANDLES

This 200-year-old farmhouse's Christmas decor includes a tree decorated with festive balls and paper ephemera—like sentimental numbers—found at flea markets and antique shops.

SHOP VINTAGE STORE NUMBERS

What better excuse to eat an entire tin of all your favorite Christmas treats? Ribbon-candy ornaments tie the sweets motif together here.

SHOP VINTAGE CANDY TINS

Handmade ornaments are always more "rustic" than store-bought—and a lot more visually interesting too. Simply use dried citrus and nylon string to create your very own "ornaments," then pair them with twinkling lights. Talk about understated elegance!

Tour more of this farmhouse here.

Rather than topping your rustic tree with an angel, we think you should go for the unexpected. A gingerbread house is just the thing to create a farmhouse feel.

Tour more of this rustic Tennessee cabin here.

SHOP CHRISTMAS VILLAGE HOUSES

Any entryway table would look lovely with this tree placed atop it. Here, a mini balsam fir is decorated with a simple plaid bow, a DIY cranberry garland, and clip-on candlesticks—all sitting on a stoneware crock.

SHOP STONEWARE CROCKS

Now this is a rustic tree! Layer galvanized funnels in assorted sizes on top of one another, then place the makeshift "tree" on a counter or open shelf in your home. Wooden beads, strung on baker's twine, make for a fitting trimming.

SHOP VINTAGE FUNNELS

Whether your tree is large or small, you can easily spruce it up—and give it a bona fide rustic twist—with the addition of a citrus garland. Just thread dried citrus on a piece of wire, twine, or nylon thread, then string it along the tree's branches.

SHOP DRIED CITRUS

Make a small Christmas tree stand out with a vintage candy container. It's definitely a sweet addition!

SHOP VINTAGE CANDY TINS

Nothing says "old-fashioned Christmas" quite like a toy train to place under the tree. It may even tempt you take a holiday train ride yourself!

SHOP LIONEL TRAIN SETS

There's something so seasonal about plaid, which makes it the perfect garland for your tree. Not only will it add a rustic feel, but also a burst of color.

Tour more of this rustic farmhouse here.

SHOP PLAID RIBBON

With a stand as rustic as this one, we suggest you ditch the tree skirt and use a galvanized tub instead. For holiday flair, paint with red stripes. Tour more of Holly Williams and Chris Coleman's rustic Tennessee cabin here.

SHOP GALVANIZED TUBS

Cascade burlap ribbon down the complete length of your tree and finish with poinsettias fashioned from sackcloth for a look that feels country from top to bottom.

SHOP STRIPED JUTE UPHOLSTERY WEBBING

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to upgrade the tree decorations you already own, a string of wood beads is an inexpensive way to add texture and interest all over.

SHOP BEAD GARLAND

Outfit your tree for your country celebrations in a flash with burlap bunting, a wood star tree topper, and a weathered galvanized bucket.

SHOP BURLAP BUNTING

Antique gift tags that look like they belong in your local country or general store give this tree some interesting color and texture.

SHOP PAPER GIFT TAGS

Your holiday guests will pine over this beauty that's dripping with rustic cones in a variety of colors, including a special star fashioned from—you guessed it—more pinecones.

SHOP PINECONE ORNAMENTS

Take a lead from the Junk Gypsies and wow your neighbors and holiday visitors with a stunner fashioned entirely from bundles of straw. It doesn't get more country than that!

SHOP GALVANIZED BARN STAR

Take a cue from the forest and cover your tree with owl and deer ornaments, snowflake and pinecone pieces, and flickering lights that will remind you of stars in the nighttime sky.

SHOP WOODLAND ORNAMENTS

Carved ornaments made from reclaimed wood make this tree the perfect complement to cozy cabin decor.

SHOP WOOD SLICE ORNAMENTS

Use up your leftover canning jars and add another tree to your holiday lineup with this easy mason jar creation.

SHOP MASON JARS

Go for refined rustic with this elegant tree, which features white baubles, ivory flowers, fluffy pinecone-like ornaments, and pinecone-shaped string lights.

SHOP PINECONE STRING LIGHTS

Just a few oversized wooden stars nestled in this beauty's branches make an otherwise basic tree feel extra special.

SHOP WOOD STARS

Bring the outdoor winter fun inside with skis, sleds, and Christmas signage in vintage wood and red finishes. With this many accessories, you don't even need lights!

Get the tutorial at Liz Marie Blog.

SHOP MINI SLEDS