Adding a professional touch to your seasonal trimmings

As the first chill of winter whispers through the air and twinkling lights begin to flicker in the night, a familiar excitement stirs. A gradual shift begins from autumnal hues to vibrant reds, greens and golds, signalling the start of the festive season.

Behind these magical transformations, there’s often more than just eager homeowners and businesses stringing lights or hanging garlands. Professional Christmas decorators, dedicated specialists in their craft, take on the task of transforming every corner of a home, office, or public space into an enchanting winter wonderland.

Delivering just that to thousands each year, with many notable installations in Surrey and south west London, The Christmas Decorators promise a service of unrivalled Christmas craftsmanship. With over two decades of experience, they have become the go-to experts, offering a comprehensive service that goes beyond simple decoration.

With The Christmas Decorators you can expect nothing less than a beautifully tailored, stress-free experience to transform your home this festive season. Their expert team will ensure an extravagant display that will leave you, your guests and neighbours in awe.

We spoke with The Christmas Decorators to get their insights on what goes into creating unforgettable festive displays and how you can elevate your home this Christmas.

How long have you been in the Christmas decoration industry, and how has it evolved?

We’ve been in the business for over two decades, transforming the festive experience for both residential and commercial clients. The industry has shifted towards more personalised, eco-friendly designs. The main thing we see dramatically change year on year is the date our customers want their decorations installed. Each year this date creeps earlier and earlier.

How do you approach creating a unique design for a client?

We take inspiration from the client’s personal style and the architecture of their home, integrating custom colour schemes, materials, and lighting to reflect their vision. It’s always really beneficial for us to immerse ourselves into the space with the family or client before an install. We like to understand how their Christmas festivities pan out so that we can ensure we are decorating with their lifestyle in mind. We find that most of our clients don’t know what they want, but it helps us to know what they really don’t want, and having this conversation with them really helps us reach the end goal.

What level of customisation do you offer? Can clients request specific themes or colour schemes?

We offer complete customisation! Every design is created from scratch, so clients can choose any theme or colour scheme they want – whether it’s traditional, modern, or something totally unique. We’re all about bringing each client’s vision to life.

What’s the most common request or trend you’ve noticed from clients in recent years?

Clients are increasingly requesting cluster lights as they give a more rustic feel to rooflines and look very eye catching in the dark. Garlands on mantelpieces are always very popular, as it’s a simple but very effective way of bringing some festive décor to a room.

Do you offer sustainable alternatives, like reusable or energy-efficient decorations?

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. All our decorations are reusable and provided on a rental basis to avoid single-use waste. Our lighting uses the latest energy-efficient LED technology, ensuring low energy consumption. We also recognise the need to address climate change, so we offset our annual emissions and offer clients the option to offset the environmental impact of their decorations, installation and electrical usage too.

How early do you start planning and preparing for the festive season?

We begin planning as soon as we take down the previous year’s decorations. From crafting and sourcing bespoke decorations for our clients, to stock taking and organising, there’s always something to do. It’s Christmas every day of the year for our teams!

What are the top Christmas decoration trends for this year?

This year, there’s a focus on natural materials and a blend of traditional elegance with modern lighting techniques. Shades of red, green, gold, and silver will be popular Christmas colours in 2024, and there is already a demand for larger decorations, think bigger baubles and small props in trees.

What advice would you give to someone looking to elevate their décor at home?

Layer textures, mix traditional and modern elements, and invest in high-quality, reusable decorations that stand the test of time.

Visit www.thechristmasdecorators.co.uk to find out more about The Christmas Decorators or follow @christmasdecorators on Instagram.