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Buying guide · advice from Dom
Get the height right and your tree fills the room. Get it wrong and it either scrapes the ceiling or looks lost in the corner. Here's how we size a tree at the Shed — height for your ceiling, how many lights it'll take, and how much floor it needs.
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Leave about 30cm (a foot) between the very top of the tree — topper and all — and the ceiling. A tree crammed to the roof looks smaller, not bigger.
Size chart
Australian ceilings are usually about 2.4m. Find your height below, then jump straight to that range.
| Tree height | Ceiling you'll want | Best for | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3–4ft90–120cm | Any | Tabletops, desks, kids' rooms and the office. A great second tree. | Shop small |
| 5ft~150cm | 2.2m + | Apartments, units and tight corners. A tidy first small tree. | Shop 5ft |
| 6ft~180cm | 2.4m (standard) | The one most people want. Fills a standard Brisbane lounge with room to spare. Most popular | Shop 6ft |
| 7ft~210cm | 2.5m + | A proper feature tree. Standard ceilings only just fit — measure first. | Shop 7ft |
| 8ft~240cm | 2.7m + | High or raked ceilings and big open-plan rooms. | Shop 8ft |
| 9–10ft270–300cm | 3m + / voids | Statement trees, stairwell voids, shopfronts and venues. | Shop tall |
Heights are nominal — a "6ft" tree sits around 180cm. Stands add roughly 10–15cm, so factor that in when ceilings are tight.
How to measure
Where the tree will actually stand — not the highest point in the room.
That's clearance for the topper and a bit of breathing room above it.
Most stands add 10–15cm. What's left is your maximum tree height — round down to the nearest size.
Don't forget the width. A full 7ft tree can be 120–140cm across the base. Check your floor space and plan to pull the tree about 20cm off the wall.
Light counts
Our rough rule for a full, even glow: about 100 lights per foot of tree. Less than that and it reads patchy once the sun goes down.
Shape, fill & type
Tight on floor space? A slim or "pencil" tree gives you the height without the spread. Full trees look lush but want more room around them.
Pre-lit means the lights are built in — less fuss, faster setup. Unlit lets you choose the colour and how dense you want it. Both are good calls.
We're artificial-tree specialists: no needle drop, reusable year after year, and they hold a heavy set of lights and baubles without sagging.
Dom's pick
It's full, holds its shape, and takes 600 lights without a fight — the safe pick for a standard lounge. Want a showstopper and you've got the ceiling for it? The 7ft is the feature-tree sweet spot.
Common questions
Nothing beats standing next to the real thing. Pop into the showroom and we'll show you a 6ft beside a 7ft, lit and decorated, so you can pick with your own eyes — and Dom will talk you out of the wrong one.