Festive public spaces in winter 2025/2026 showed that Christmas decorations are increasingly designed as a coherent whole rather than a collection of random elements. In many Polish cities, winter arrangements became a tool for building atmosphere, organising space and giving it a distinctive yet consistent character. Below, we present selected projects from different locations in Poland as inspiration and examples of diverse approaches to festive urban design
Personalised baubles in public space
Among this season’s projects, personalised and branded baubles played a particularly important role, becoming carriers of local identity. Placed in public spaces, both indoors and outdoors, they attracted attention with their precise craftsmanship and clear visual messaging. This is an example of decoration that combines aesthetic and communicative functions, strengthening residents’ connection to their surroundings and emphasising the local character of the arrangement.
Festive arrangements with elements of urban furniture
Elements of urban street furniture played a key role in creating cohesive and functional winter arrangements. XXL planters, enhanced with Christmas tree toppers, made it possible to introduce greenery and a festive atmosphere naturally into representative areas of the city. Combined with benches from the WAVE collection, they created orderly and visually pleasing rest zones that retained their function beyond the holiday season. This approach demonstrates that seasonal decorations can complement urban infrastructure rather than replace it.
Fiberglass figures – reindeer and soldiers as visual landmarks
Decorative fiberglass figures, such as reindeer and classic soldier characters, introduced a strong narrative accent into public spaces. Positioned in central locations, near squares and pedestrian routes, they became natural elements of the winter scenery and points of interaction for residents. Their scale and form allowed for a festive atmosphere without overpowering the surroundings, while the durability of the material made them well suited to heavily used public areas.
Christmas tree toppers in the urban landscape
Christmas tree toppers were among the most frequently used elements of winter arrangements. Installed along pedestrian routes, on squares and in urban green areas, they made it easy to introduce rhythm and visual coherence into the cityscape. Their form allowed flexible adaptation to the scale of each location, from smaller squares to large open spaces, without the need to interfere with existing infrastructure.
Openwork decorations – light as a compositional element
Openwork light decorations, such as illuminated globes and 3D stars, played an important role in winter urban arrangements. Placed on roundabouts and in open green areas, they created clear points of light after dark, helping to organise space and guide the viewer’s gaze. The use of different light tones, from cool white to warmer shades, made it possible to adapt the decorations to the character of each location and its surroundings. Their lightweight, openwork form ensured that the illuminations enhanced the space subtly rather than overwhelming it.
Jankowice (Poland) – a bold colour accent
One of the more distinctive projects was implemented in Jankowice (Poland), where a black bauble with contrasting gold lettering was used. This less obvious colour choice proved highly effective in its urban context. The dark form combined with elegant details drew attention and showed that Christmas decorations in public spaces do not have to rely solely on traditional red and green to create a strong visual impact.
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