Our journey started 3 years ago.....

As Christmas 2018 rolled around, we got out the bulky box, home to our increasingly bedraggled 12 year old artificial tree. It needed to change. A family debate sparked; what should we invest in next? A natural tree needs replacing each year, agitates allergies and inevitably ropes you into excessive hoovering to rid those pesky needles. Another artificial tree didn't sit well with us either, as although lasting several years, these trees are comprised of thousands of environmentally-unfriendly plastic components. And we've watched enough David Attenborough to know better!

After a quick Google, "alternative-style" trees were simply too "alternative". Often taking on a more abstract shape that didn't give us the emotional connection associated with a more traditionally shaped Christmas tree. You can guess what came next. We set out to create our own solution.

The Scalable Christmas Tree grew from a desire to build a tree that lasts a lifetime, is free of harmful materials (mainly plastics), and still looks like a traditional Christmas tree. And after 2 years of tweaking, testing and becoming our own family Christmas tree, it's here and we'd love to share it with you.

The wooden structure, outlining a classic Christmas tree shape, uses locally sourced hardwood that lasts decades and removes any need for plastics. And the modular design allows the tree to "scale" and grow to changes in family life over the years. For example, you can initially own a small tree and add components each year, allowing your tree to grow as you do. One year it may be a decoration in the hallway, but the next it can grow and become the main tree in your living room and with treatment it can even live outside! The modular nature means it fits into a box 1/10 of the size of a similarly sized artificial tree, perfect for modern living and smaller spaces.

Plastic-free. Scalable. Storage minimised. Same traditional shape.
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Scalable Designs Ltd takes existing products and redesigns them to minimise environmental impact, fulfil the purpose of the original product and do it better. The Scalable Christmas Tree is our first step on this journey and we hope you like it.

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The product is Patent Pending in the UK (UK publication no. GB2584093) with extension to other countries also pending. The modular design will allow you to build your tree to your own requirements, change the design over the years, reusing the existing components. Storage of a 7ft Scalable Designs Christmas tree (available 2021) is 1/10th that of the equivalent artificial tree. The trunkless design means that there is plenty of room for presents and the tree is inherently stable with the default 5 legs employed.

Our trees are handmade in the UK, using sustainably sourced and responsibly managed hardwood, this process is possible in any country, which would avoid the unnecessary shipment of our trees – a good alternative to the 95% of artificial trees produced in China that are shipped around the world increasing their carbon footprint.

This year's tree is made from hardwood Oak and is sold untreated, which allows you to choose how you want it to look, but we think natural is best!

This year we will be offering small, medium, large & extra large trees measuring approximately 1.0m, 1.4m, 1.8m & 2.1m, respectively. All trees being sold this year will have 5 legs.

Any decorations pictures on the tree do not come with the purchase but do get in touch as we'd love to give you some ideas on ways to decorate your tree.

​As the cost of materials is very high availability is limited, once we are sold out you will have to wait until next year.