Holiday decorations can uplift people’s mood, serve as an icebreaker and make your business feel friendlier around the Christmas season – It’s clear why a business would want to break out the lights and bows.
But commercial holiday décor can also be a strain on your business. Between sourcing decorations, installing things right, vacuuming up pine needles and taking down displays in the new year, festive touches are often more fun to look at than they are to coordinate.
Interior Plantscapes has helped commercial spaces get ready for the holidays for decades, and we know what it takes to get into the Christmas spirit. Here’s what we would recommend for any business looking to streamline their holiday preparations.
Planning your commercial Christmas décor: tips from the pros
After many years of partnering with businesses in the greater Maryland area , we’ve seen what approaches make holiday decorating easy, and what common pitfalls are. Here’s what we recommend for your planning.
Start thinking about Christmas décor early
Leaving Christmas decoration until October guarantees a last-minute scramble, if what you need is even still available. Especially if you are planning on using commercial decorations suppliers or hiring professional help, the time to think about Christmas is as early as possible –– yes, even late winter or early spring.
Choose a holiday décor theme, and stick with it
With so many options for décor, having a color scheme or theme that works with your business’s existing design is the best way to avoid being overwhelmed or running into arguments over ornaments.
Remember, you don’t need to follow traditional schemes or please everyone. The touches that work best for your business are what you should do, whether that’s 12’ Christmas trees with all the bells and whistles, or subtle gold and silver accents.
Reserve time for decor installation and breakdown
The holiday season is hectic for many businesses, and often punctuated by employees taking time off. Putting up and taking down decorations can be extra work for them, so make sure to schedule dates for setup and breakdown early and carve out that time for your staff.
If you’re using a service, make sure to schedule well in advance and choose dates that will be minimally disruptive to normal business.
Plan Christmas decoration storage in advance
Many holiday decorations are reusable for years to come, if properly stored. If you are organizing holiday décor yourself, make sure you have space for the decorations you bought to maximize your investment. As many decorations can be delicate, and some will have electrical components, be sure to store décor in a dry, out-of-the-way space.
If you are using a commercial installer, look for them to either have rental decorations, or a storage option for your purchased items.
Consider working with a commercial christmas decorator for your indoor décor
The easiest way to get your business looking appropriately festive will be working with a commercial Christmas decorator. They can take the guesswork and the heavy lifting out of things. Here are a few advantages of working with a commercial decorator:
- No extra work for your employees. Hiring a professional means you don’t put more pressure on your staff at a hectic time of year, and don’t expect your office manager to double as a design whiz. Instead, your staff can simply enjoy your decorations and feel the excitement of the holidays.
- Decoration procurement and storage, made easy. A commercial Christmas decorator will be able to source high-quality, wholesale decorations that match your design sense. At the end of the season, many will store your pieces, and if you already have decorations from previous years, a commercial decorator may be able to use and store those as well.
- Professional design, install and breakdown. Commercial Christmas decorators will be able to offer you the best looking designs executed with no mess and no damage. For businesses, this can be key to keeping a professional image throughout the holiday season.
Overall, professionals are a good option for any business that wants to outsource decision-making, installation and breakdown to have no surprises where holiday decorating is concerned.
How Interior Plantscapes creates holiday magic
Interior Plantscapes enjoys decorating commercial spaces and does it every season. We truly love the transformation and seeing so many businesses light up with new life in the darkest part of the year. Here are a few ways we create holiday magic.
Custom holiday designs
We work hard to match not only your business’s existing décor, but also your business ethos. We can add small, festive touches that feel welcoming but not overwhelming. We can keep your color scheme and work around branded elements and existing decoration. And we have inclusive options as well as more traditional Christmas decorations.
We take these elements and create a professional design that will make your business shine in the festive season. Whatever works best for your business, we can provide.
Full service from consult through effortless breakdown
We take care of everything from initial consultation and procurement through to breakdown and storage. Our aim is to provide polished and professional service so that your space looks great, and your employees can focus on their core tasks. Everything is done on time and to a high standard.
Holiday themes to match any look
The holiday season can be a rush. To avoid our clients having to carve out extra time to craft a custom décor plan, Interior Plantscapes offers pre-set themes for our holiday services. We have six options with different festive colors that make it easy for you to decide on your business’s decoration.
Superior selection of decorations – including plants
We can take care of your interior décor needs and have a wide selection of existing decorations at our disposal. But because we’re plantscapers in addition to Christmas décor specialists, we also have the ability to furnish plants, centerpieces and table arrangements with real greenery. We can include trees, wreaths and live plant options like poinsettias to give you a vibrant design, not just faux options or lights.
If you are in the DC, Baltimore, or Northern Virginia area and looking for a professional partner for your holiday decorations, contact us today.
