In my small studio, I knew that a normal "living room" style tree wouldn't fit and might even look odd, so I decided to go more woodland winterscape. This alpine style small-footprint of tree was perfect. I LOVE it. The wooden trunk really makes the look. I purchased one without lights, as the short branches made it very easy to light. I was really pleased with the pine cone details and I like the light twig wrapping that it comes with. All I did was add a cranberry garland and 3 ornaments and got just the look I wanted. I also purchased a 2 foot version of this tree, originally to place beside it, but used it in a different part of the space--expanded the forest, as it were. Not sure how well this tree will survive being taken apart and stored for next year, but I can make it work, I'm sure.