2025 Holiday Decorating Trends: Bold, Unique + Colorful Ways to Elevate Your Space

Color Outside the Lines: Ornaments That Make a Statement in 2025

The holiday season is here, and for many homeowners and businesses, this is the year to go BIG and beyond the ordinary! At 360° Color, we believe holiday decorating is more than stringing lights—it’s about creating a bold, vibrant, and memorable holiday expereince that reflects your personality, lifestyle, or brand identity.

Whether you’re a homeowner in Alexandria, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Richmond looking for a luxury holiday decorating service, or a boutique, venue, or storefront— planning a commercial holiday installation, these 2025 holiday decorating trends are here to inspire you.

Trend 1: Colorful, Playful Ornaments

This year, expect to see whimsical ornaments and colorful ribbon selections taking center stage. From oversized baubles in saturated hues to hand-painted designs, ornaments are no longer just accents—they’re statement-makers.

• Pro Tip: Go beyond red and green. Think jewel tones, bold pinks, and metallics that add personality and modern luxury.

• Where to Shop Ornaments:

  • 🎨 Furbish Studio – playful, colorful ornaments

  • 🎨 John Derian Company – artisanal, hand-crafted glass ornaments

  • 🎨 Anthropologie Home – eclectic, unique holiday accents

Trend 2: Holiday Bows & Ribbons Everywhere

Bows are one of the top décor statements of 2025. Whether tied to stair rails, tucked into trees, or layered on wreaths, ribbons in velvet, satin, and metallic finishes bring warmth and sophistication.

• Where to Shop Ribbons:

  • 🎀 Farrisilk – luxury, high-quality ribbons in bold textures and patterns

  • 🎀 Hello Holidays – colorful, whimsical ribbon collections perfect for statement bows

Trend 3: Statement Garlands & Mantels

Garlands are going oversized and dramatic this year—filled with ornaments, magnolia leaves, colorful berries, and twinkle lights. A decorated mantel with cascading garland sets the tone for the entire home.

• Where to Shop Garlands & Mantel Accents:

  • 🌿 Balsam Hill – premium, realistic garlands and wreaths

  • 🌿 Salt & Sundry (DC) – artisanal holiday pieces and cozy accents

Trend 4: Commercial Holiday Installations with Personality

For business owners in DC, Virginia, and Maryland, holiday design is a powerful branding opportunity! Custom storefront trees, exterior lighting, and bold color palettes make your business memorable for clients and holiday shoppers and even increase foot traffic.

• Where to Source Commercial Installations:

  • 🛍️ King of Christmas – luxury faux trees and greenery

  • 🛍️ Balsam Hill – premium, lifelike commercial-grade décor

  • 🛍️ Local Virginia & Maryland showrooms – custom holiday installations tailored to your business

Trend 5: Tablescapes That Spark Joy

Holiday entertaining is all about the details. Tablescapes layered with bold linens, custom napkin ties, and whimsical centerpiece accents bring your personality into every gathering.

• Where to Shop Tablescape Accents:

  • 🍽️ Anthropologie Home – statement serveware and linens

  • 🍽️ Salt & Sundry – curated tabletop décor and artisan details

Why Work With a Holiday Decorator?

Holiday design can be overwhelming—finding cohesive color palettes, sourcing ornaments, handling installations, and storing décor after the season. At 360° Color, we specialize in custom luxury residential and commercial holiday decorating services tailored to your needs:

• Residential holiday decorating (trees, mantels, wreaths, garlands)

• Commercial decorating & installations (boutiques, storefronts, offices, venues, hotels)

• À la carte services (tablescapes, lighting, post-holiday teardown & organization)

Spots for October & November consultations are limited. If you’re ready for a bold, colorful holiday design that makes a statement, inquire today—and let the holiday magic begin!