When you picture a holiday display, what do you see? Maybe it’s a beautifully decorated statement tree in a lobby, or a collection of trees in different sizes, surrounded by presents and wreaths on walls. It could even be a full winter wonderland display, complete with faux snow, woodland animals, and plenty of sparkle. The truth is, there is no “right” answer!
At Oakland Green Interiors, we design holiday decor around each client, space, and vision. A display could be a single statement tree, a grouping of decorated trees, or a large-scale installation made up of many individual elements. What matters the most is how those pieces come together to create a cohesive experience.
Start With the Focal Point
For many commercial spaces, trees are the starting point. A single statement tree can transform a lobby, while a grouping of trees in different sizes can create a larger visual impact. Swags, tabletops, and wreaths can then extend the holiday look throughout the space, decorating stair railings, tables, and other architectural features.
A trio of decorated trees on their own can be considered a complete holiday display. The right combination of height, color, texture, and decoration can create plenty of impact!
Add the Atmosphere
For a more eye-catching display, there are many additional elements that help turn holiday decor into a full, immersive experience. Extra lighting elements add warmth and help draw attention to key areas: think branchy LED trees as visual accents, lit orbs, strands of lights dispersed around the base of the display itself. Scenic elements such as woodland animals, sleds, or oversized ornaments can take the theme even further, establishing a mood or telling a story. A blanket of faux snow as a base cover works wonders when it comes to transforming a few holiday trees into a full winter scene.
Make It Custom
The details are what make a holiday display feel unique! To reinforce a theme or establish a color palette, coordinate the ribbon, ornaments, picks, and any other specialty decor. Traditional red and gold can create a classic traditional look while icy blues, white, and silver go very well with a snow theme. This is where a client’s brand or personality should come through. A commercial holiday display doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s—unexpected colors, textures, or elements can make a display feel completely unique.
Design for the Space
The space itself is sometimes the most important element to work with. A successful commercial holiday display should work with the architecture, scale, style, and flow of a building. Ceiling heights, sightlines, entrances, existing finishes, and high-traffic areas all influence how decor should be designed and installed. Because of this, the same collection of elements can look completely different from one property to another. The goal isn’t to just fill a space with décor; it’s to create a holiday experience that feels like it belongs.
From a Statement Tree to a Winter Wonderland Display
Holiday decor doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. A thoughtfully designed display can be as simple as a single statement tree or as elaborate as a full Winter Wonderland scene. The scale may change, but the process remains the same: understand the space, determine the experience you want to create, and select the right combination of elements to bring it to life. All in all, holiday decor is all about creating an experience that people remember.
Holiday Decorations in Columbus
From stand-alone trees to large-scale installations, Oakland Green Interiors designs and installs custom holiday decorations for commercial spaces throughout Columbus. Whether you’re looking for something traditional, modern, whimsical, or completely custom, we’ll help bring your holiday vision to life!
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