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Themed Christmas trees are a popular choice today. A themed Christmas tree takes decorating to the next level, creating a focal point in a room to be admired throughout the Holiday season. Once the decision to create a theme tree is made, there are a few considerations to factor when choosing a theme.

Choose the type of tree that will best showcase your theme.

The tree itself will serve as a canvas for the theme. The size, shape and style of tree can influence the type of theme you choose. A petite tabletop tree does not work well with a theme that features many larger ornaments. Likewise, a thick seven-foot tree may be too dominating for a minimalistic theme of white lights and red bows. No matter which tree you choose, real or artificial, its size and shape can add or detract from its themed decorations.

Choose where the themed tree will be displayed.

Location, location, location! It is an important factor in holiday decorating. Location can inspire a theme for a Christmas tree. For example, a formal sitting room may inspire a matching formal tree themed in colors to complement the room's decor. Another formal theme that works well is a Victorian theme. There are many Christmas tree decorations available for this theme at stores like Hobby Lobby, Michaels Crafts and other stores that sell holiday items.

A tree in a media/television room could easily be decorated in a Hollywood/Entertainment theme. Select ornaments that depict or have characters from your favorite or classic movies. Hallmark carries many of these. Use catalog retailers like Oriental Trading to find other Hollywood themed items that can be added to the tree with the aid of florist's wire.

A Christmas tree tucked into the corner of a home's kitchen or dining area could be decorated in a culinary theme. Cooking-themed ornaments are available including rolling pins, chef's hats, mini cookie-cutters, utensils and even mini appliances. Add bows or ribbons to accent or match the room's color-scheme for a finished look. For a tree topper, tie a ribbon and bow around two wooden spoons and secure to the topmost point.

If the tree is for a business, match the tree's theme to fit the business. A tree in a veterinarian's office can be decorated with bows featuring paw prints, ornaments in various dog and cat breeds and even pet treats that can be removed and presented to each furry visitor. The dentist's office can decorate their themed tree with toothbrushes, little boxes of floss, mini-toothpastes and

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