December is the busiest month for Chicago restaurants, and the ones that fill their private rooms and pack their bars all season are almost always the ones that look like the holidays. That’s where we come in. The Xmas Designers builds custom Christmas decor for restaurants across Chicago, full design, build, and installation, so your restaurant is the one guests choose to book.
Why Chicago Restaurants Choose The Xmas Designers for the Holidays
We already work with some of the biggest names in hospitality around the world, including Four Seasons and Waldorf Astoria. We bring that exact same level of design and craftsmanship to restaurants right here in Chicago. That means you don’t have to settle for generic decorations from a hardware store, you get a real design team building something made for your space.
Restaurants come to us because December is too important a month to leave to chance. Office parties, engagement dinners, family gatherings, and client dinners all want the same tables, and people are picking restaurants by look before they even check the menu. We make sure your restaurant is the one that gets picked.
Our Chicago Restaurant Christmas Decor Services
Storefront and Window Displays
We design storefronts and window displays that grab attention from the sidewalk and turn passersby into guests before they’ve even walked in. If your restaurant is on a busy Chicago street, this is one of the highest-impact services we offer.
Dining Room and Bar Installations
Our team builds trees, garlands, and lighting sized properly for your dining room, bar, and private event spaces. Every installation is custom to your layout, not a one-size-fits-all package.
A Photo-Worthy Feature Moment
We plan one clear, photogenic spot in every project we take on, whether that’s a statement tree, a styled entryway, or a decorated private room, so your guests take photos and share them. That’s what brings in new customers well past the holidays.
Full Installation and Takedown
We handle setup and removal from start to finish. Your team never touches a ladder, stores a box, or manages any of it. We show up, install everything properly, and come back to take it all down when the season ends.
Brand-Matched Design
We don’t do generic red-and-green. Every project starts with your restaurant’s own colours, materials, and interior style, so the decor looks like it belongs there instead of feeling like an add-on.
Reusable, Built-to-Last Materials
Everything we build is made from durable, reusable materials designed for multiple seasons, so your investment keeps paying off year after year instead of getting thrown out every January.
The Results Chicago Restaurants See When They Work With Us
- More private party and large-group bookings, which are typically the highest-margin reservations of the year
- More walk-ins and bar traffic from people drawn in by a storefront that actually stands out
- More guests sharing photos online, putting your restaurant in front of new customers for free
- A dining room and bar that feel genuinely festive, not thrown together
Mistakes We Help Chicago Restaurants Avoid
- Waiting too long. We recommend starting before Thanksgiving so everything is ready for peak December bookings
- Leaving decor to staff to handle between shifts, instead of a proper, planned installation
- Buying generic decorations that clash with your restaurant’s actual look
- Skipping the entrance and only decorating inside, where passersby never see it. We make sure your storefront gets attention too
See Our Work
You can browse examples of our hospitality projects, including hotel lobbies, bars, and restaurants, on our
Hospitality portfolio page, and see what we’re currently working on across the city on our Chicago Christmas decorations page. You can also browse our full portfolio of hotels, malls, restaurants, and public venues on our gallery page.
Book Your Chicago Restaurant’s Christmas Decor Now
Custom design and build work takes time, so we recommend reaching out before Thanksgiving to be ready for peak December bookings. Restaurants that wait until December usually end up choosing from whatever’s left, instead of getting something designed specifically for their space. Let’s start planning yours now.
Ready to turn your Chicago restaurant into the city’s most-booked holiday destination? Request a concept proposal from The Xmas Designers here or email collection@thexmasdesigners.com to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The Xmas Designers’ Christmas decorations cost for a Chicago restaurant?
It depends on the size of your space and how big the installation is, from a single statement tree to a full inside-and-outside transformation. We put together a custom proposal and quote once we understand your space and what you want.
When should I book The Xmas Designers for my restaurant?
Early autumn is best, so our team has time to design and build everything before the holiday booking rush kicks off.
Can the decorations be used again next year?
Yes. We build with sturdy, reusable materials meant to last for more than one season, which saves you money over time.
Do you only work with hotels, or restaurants too?
We work with hotels, restaurants, malls, and public venues. You can see examples across our full
What areas of Chicago do you serve?
We work with restaurants across Chicago, from downtown to neighborhood spots. Reach out through our
contact page and we’ll confirm availability for your location.
