Christmas decor in Melbourne has moved well past the standard red, green, and gold. As hotels, shopping centres, and shops compete harder for holiday visitors, colour and lighting have become the two biggest ways a venue stands out. The Xmas Designers designs and builds these installations for venues across Melbourne, and this is exactly the kind of work we do, so here’s what we’re building this year, and how we can build it for you.

Why Melbourne Venues Work With The Xmas Designers

Christmas decor in a business does real work. It’s the first thing guests see walking into a hotel lobby, the backdrop for the photos shoppers post from a mall, and the atmosphere that keeps diners at the table for one more course. We design decor that’s built to do that job properly, not just look festive for a photo.

We work with Melbourne hotels, shopping centres, and shops to build displays that go well beyond a plain red-and-green setup, using the same colour and lighting trends premium venues around the world are adopting.

Our Colour Design Services

Deeper, Richer Colour Palettes

We design in emerald green, deep blue, and purple tones instead of the usual bright red and green when a venue wants a more upscale look. These richer colours photograph beautifully under warm lighting and suit nicer shops and hotels without losing the festive feel.

All-White or All-Gold Installations

We build single-colour trees and displays, like all white or all gold, for boutique hotels and higher-end shops that want a simple, consistent look. These tend to photograph better than a busy mix of colours, and we design them specifically with your marketing and social channels in mind.

Colour Schemes Matched to Your Brand

We always start by looking at your venue’s existing colours and interior before we design anything. That way, the Christmas colour scheme feels like part of your space, not something separate stuck on for a few weeks.

Our Lighting Design Services

Layered Lighting Design

Instead of one flat string of lights, we layer different types of lighting: uplighting, tree lighting, and accent lighting on architectural features, to give your space real depth and a warmer feel.

Energy-Efficient LED Installations

We use energy-efficient LED lighting across our installations, so venues can run bigger, more elaborate displays for longer hours without a big jump in the power bill.

Programmable, Time-of-Day Lighting

For larger venues, especially malls and public spaces, we build lighting that changes brightness or colour depending on the time of day, bright and lively for daytime shoppers, warmer and cosier in the evening.

Full-Service Installation for Melbourne Venues

Beyond colour and lighting design, we handle the entire project from concept to takedown:

• A custom colour and lighting plan built around your venue’s own look
• Design, manufacturing, and full installation, handled by our team
• Sturdy, reusable materials built to last more than one season
• Full takedown and storage handling once the season ends

These services apply whether you’re decorating a hotel lobby or a shopping centre, see examples of both across our

Hospitality portfolio and Retail portfolio.

See What We’re Building in Melbourne

You can see our current work across the city on our

Melbourne Christmas decorations page, and explore our broader work across Australia’s hotels and shopping destinations on our Christmas Decorations in Australia page.

Book Your Melbourne Christmas Decor Now

Custom colour and lighting work takes time to design and build, especially for bigger venues like malls and hotel lobbies. We recommend Melbourne venues get in touch with us a few months ahead of the season, so we have full flexibility on colours, lighting, and installation timing.

Want your Melbourne venue leading this year’s colour and lighting trends instead of following them? Request a concept proposal from The Xmas Designers here or email collection@thexmasdesigners.com to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Christmas colours does The Xmas Designers recommend for Melbourne venues this year?

We’re designing more richer colours like emerald and deep blue, single-colour white or gold looks, and colours matched to each venue’s own brand, rather than the usual bright red and green.

Is layered lighting more expensive than regular string lights?

It depends on the size of the job, but our energy-efficient LED lighting used in layered setups often costs less to run than older lighting, even with more fixtures involved.

How early should Melbourne venues book The Xmas Designers?

A few months ahead of the season is ideal, especially for bigger venues, so we have enough time to design and build everything before installation.

Do you work with both hotels and shopping centres in Melbourne?

Yes. We work across hotels, shops, and public spaces, using the same design and lighting approach fitted to each space’s layout and guests.