When it comes to holiday décor, you may personally feel unbridled enthusiasm or be groaning at the thought. But as a business, you have to give consideration to how your company will handle the festive season, as your employees, customers and community will all have expectations of how decorations should be handled.
So whether you’re thinking ahead with excitement, or wearily pulling out a to-do list, here are some considerations and ideas for your holiday décor.
Why Corporate Holiday Spirit Actually Matters
Yes, when, how and if you decorate your business for the holidays does matter.
Research from the European commission suggests that holiday lights can boost mood. More, outdoor décor and lighting may make your business appear friendlier, as similar trends have been found in residential studies.
And, while you might want to wait until mid-December to put up your own lights, decorating for the holidays early can make us happier –– which matters in the workplace, as the holidays are often a stressful rush.
The social and community aspects of holiday decorations mean that what your company chooses to do at this time of year really does reflect on you as a business. So it’s worth setting aside some time and budget to spruce things up with festive cheer.
Christmas Decoration Options: Interior And Exterior Adornments To Consider
Although you may now be convinced that the holiday spirit should liven up your office, it’s not always straightforward to actually make things look beautiful and festive.
What is your budget for décor, and do you have the space for storage to maximize your investment and reuse décor use next year?
What is your timeline for putting things up, and will your employees be able to get a professional look and feel rather than DIY? When it comes to taking things down, do you need to arrange extra bins or tree disposal?
Tips for office interiors
First, think about different ways to decorate that will fit your budget and space, including:
- Seasonal plants and blooms
- Indoor trees and wreaths
- Ornaments, bows, ribbons and lights
- Winter scenes, wrapped presents, fake snow
Then, make a plan that maximizes impact on your space, and minimizes how much work your employees have to do to prep, decorate, and remove items.
Finally, remember that adding live plants, like ever-popular poinsettias and Christmas trees, will require extra maintenance during the holiday season.
Tips for commercial exteriors
First, think about what you want to use in your outdoor display, including:
- Trees (existing to decorate or cut trees)
- Light sculptures and lights
- Wreaths, bows, ribbon and garlands
- Ornaments and baubles
Then, come up with a plan that highlights the existing features of your building’s exterior and makes use of existing elements like hedges and planters without permanent alterations.
Remember that outdoor décor and its installation needs to be able to withstand the elements –– freezing rain, snow, wind and cold.
How Plantscape’s Holiday Service Takes The Headache Out Of Holiday Décor
Even if your team has talented and dedicated employees who have a zest for holiday decorating, the easiest option for stunning holiday decorations may be using a service. Here are a few ways Plantscape makes the festive season easier for our clients.
Professional designs for corporate environments
We have decorated many professional spaces for the holidays across PGH, and can match your company’s existing décor and keep festive displays in line with your corporate image.
First, our team will work with you and your space to create a custom design that adds the right amount of spirit, including decorated trees, seasonal plants, winter scenes, wreaths and other festive elements. Our team of professionals can even take you through our showroom to see options for your business.
We can arrange both in- and outdoor decorations, and our experience in Pittsburgh means we know how to make beautiful displays and choose plants that work with our weather.
Then, we will professionally install on an agreed timeline. Everything will be done for you, and we will work to minimize disruptions to your business.
See more of our festive work in our commercial gallery.
Cost-effective cheer
Working with Plantscape, you may be surprised at the cost versus trying to do everything yourself. With our professional decorating service, you will have:
- No upfront cost to rent decorations. Everything will be included in the price of our rental service.
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No storage fees for rental decorations. We keep rental decorations looking good for years to come, so you don’t have to.
- No maintenance for blooms and trees. Our team does maintenance and removes seasonal plants at the end of the holiday.
- No expensive mistakes with installation. We get it right the first time and don’t do any damage hanging, bringing trees in and out, or setting up displays.
Our professional design, install and takedown means your employees aren’t carving time out of their schedule to make things look great. They can keep on doing their core functions, and don’t feel like you are asking them to take on extra responsibility to decorate.
And, you won’t have to manage conflicting décor opinions in your office, as we plan and execute everything to the last detail.
Cleanup and removal are included in our service. So you will not have to worry about vacuuming up pine needles or painstakingly wrapping up ornaments when you are ready to get back to work in the new year.
Let Plantscape Bring The Spirit Of The Season To You
Plantscape has over 50 years of serving Pittsburgh, and every winter we look forward to helping our community look a little bit brighter for the holidays. If you are a Pittsburgh-area business who wants to bring some holiday touches to the interior or exterior of your commercial space, please contact us today.
