Three Sustainable Holiday Decor Trends That Work

Celebrate the holidays with style and a healthy conscience by embracing sustainable holiday decorations . Natura offers eco-friendly holiday options that leave a positive impact on both your business and the planet. In fact, eco-friendly décor is one of the top trends for the 2024 holiday  season…

It might not feel like it yet, but summer will soon be drawing to a close. Pumpkin Spice season is right around the corner and Christmas is hot on its heels. With this in mind, you’d better believe Natura has already started gearing up for the holidays! We’re already working on fresh and unique ways to captivate hotel guests, dazzle holiday shoppers, and boost employee morale for clients operating in the corporate sector.

However, as much as we love this time of the year, we’re taking note of one key growing concern: the environmental impact of traditional holiday decorations. This is why one of our key motivations for the 2024 holiday season is sourcing and providing sustainable holiday solutions that don’t compromise the planet, your style, or your budget.

Eco-Friendly Holiday Decor

While “eco-friendly” and “holiday” are two terms you might not always use in the same sentence, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to find eco-friendly holiday decorations that are affordable, attractive, and trendy.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

There’s nothing more fashionable than being thrifty, especially if you know where to look. Some local craft markets and online shops specialize in sustainable products, vintage glass baubles, and upcycled ornaments. Depending on the aesthetic you’re going for, recycled and recyclable decorations—which can include paper ornaments and cardboard banners—are always an option.

Go Au Naturale

Using natural materials like woods, cottons, or dried fruits are great options for a neutral palate. With a little creativity, these can be woven together to make biodegradable ornaments that are easily compostable after the holiday season, which reduces waste. Here are some ideas for all natural Christmas décor that are as environmentally friendly as they are chic. DIY wreaths and Christmas ornaments can be a great team-building exercise for your company. Or, even better, use this as a style directive for a full-service holiday décor guru that does it all for you, like Natura.

Be Energy Efficient

Bright lights and the holidays go hand-in-hand. And, if you go LED, you won’t need to compromise on your festivities. Energy-efficient LED lights use far less power than traditional light bulbs, and are available in a variety of styles and colors that can be used with any décor theme. To further reduce your energy consumption, use timers on your holiday lights, and consider solar-powered options wherever feasible.

Incorporate Live Plants into Your Holiday Décor

Live plant displays add a unique touch to your sustainable holiday decorating plans. They can be an especially chic way to get in the holiday mood while keeping to your chosen aesthetic. Poinsettias are a fabulous traditional option, but anthuriums are another great alternative (and, with the proper care, they can be enjoyed all year round).

Adding a range of plants in beautiful containers around a fully decorated Christmas tree can also add a lush, natural aesthetic to your holiday  atmosphere. At Natura, we use this technique to full effect, making sure to incorporate plants of varying heights and depths, which adds dimension to your holiday  display. This is a creative and visually interesting way to blend traditional décor with a fresh green touch.

Another option: Topping tabletop trees with miniature ornaments and fairy lights, which make for excellent centerpieces. These can be repurposed after the holidays as outdoor plants or indoor greenery. Small plants like succulents or air plants can also double up as plant-based ornaments that are perfect for employee or client gifts. Consider them eco-friendly tokens of appreciation!

Full-Service Holiday Décor

What can we say? We LOVE the holidays! And we love bringing the holiday season to life with tailor-made packages and impressive décor—for indoor and outdoor commercial spaces—that suit anyone’s budget.

From themed installations to display scenes to props and rooftop lighting, we’ve got your holiday needs covered. And, if, like us, you value sustainable and earth-friendly solutions, then this is your year to partner with Natura. Go loud and proud with glamorous displays and synchronized light shows or stay elegant and understated with eco-friendly garlands and wreaths. 

Whatever your preference, we’ve made it our priority to bring sustainable holiday decor solutions to our clients, merging natural beauty with the holiday atmosphere.

Holiday Trends for 2024

This year is all about deep greens, natural textures, and minimalistic designs. Think twine garlands with eucalyptus, pinecones, and berries, or centerpieces with amaryllis and evergreen boughs for a clean holiday aesthetic.

We’re also seeing Norfolk Island Pines and rosemary bushes as popular Christmas décor options. These plant species are delicate enough for indoor décor but sturdy enough to support some lights and ornaments in a home, shop, or office.

Read our 2024 Holiday Decor Trends here

Think Long Term

When it comes to sustainable holiday decorating, it’s become increasingly fashionable to support local and eco-friendly businesses, especially those that prioritize earth-friendly materials and local job creation. 

Try to buy from providers that use renewable materials in the manufacture of their goods. Alternatively, make sure that your business stores and reuses decorations year-on-year (while remaining mindful that the design doesn’t date). For instance, high-quality artificial trees can be used for several years with a rotation of different ornaments.

Also keep an eye out for items that can be repurposed for different seasons, or enlist a professional like Natura, which takes care of the entire installation and take down process on your behalf with minimal disruption to your business, keeping your holiday design fresh year-on-year.

Adopting these types of eco-friendly and sustainable practices will ensure that your business celebrates the holiday  season with full gusto, while promoting green habits that reduce your carbon footprint and minimize environmental impact.

Not convinced? Check out this blog to see how we can help your business thrive this holiday season