Balsam Hill's design consultant, Brad Schmidt, recommends clustering three baubles of different sizes to add flair and visual appeal. You can either put the same pieces together or choose contrasting ones. Alternatively, if you want a real Christmas tree, there's a great selection available to buy from tree farms, markets or home & DIY stores. See all the tree varieties available, including Nordmann Fir and Norway Spruce, in our real Christmas trees guide. Dangle delicate glass baubles at the top of the tree to prevent any breakages, and add special ones last to ensure they are in the perfect position. So now you're all set up, fancy getting that Insta-worthy look with very little effort? Read on for tips from the pros... 1. Invest in a high-quality artificial tree

Decorating a Christmas tree is no mean feat, especially for the perfectionists among us ( baubles, ornaments and lights need to be perfectly coordinated in a festive and stylish scheme), but if your home is your pride and joy and the tree is the centrepiece of your living room this festive season, we've got you covered. The White Company echo this suggestion – to create a balanced, visually pleasing tree, buy baubles in threes, sixes, or twelves, and add these on first in a 'Z' shape. You should hang larger baubles closer to the centre of the tree to give it more depth, and use small ones towards the end of the branches. We've spoken to a range of style and decorating experts, including the team at Balsam Hill – whose artificial Christmas trees have graced the TV sets of The X Factor, Good Morning Britain and This Morning – about how to decorate your Christmas tree to make it look like you hired a professional, plus how to choose the right Christmas tree decorations to suit your theme.