Filipinos love the Christmas season, and it starts early in the country. Once the -ber months roll in, establishments and houses already put up holiday decorations and a cheerful spirit.
Is it worth it to spruce up our workplaces, too? Yes! Studies have shown that a visually appealing environment boosts workforce productivity as employees feel happy. Moreover, sprucing up the workspaces, even coworking spaces, with seasonal decorations offers visitors a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
Are you ready to bring the jolliness of this season to your offices? Read on for tips and ideas on transforming your workspace when coworking in the Philippines this Christmas.
Workplace Holiday Ideas and Tips
The holidays always feel different in the Philippines as the cooler weather and decorations come out. It is also filled with excitement for the upcoming year and, of course, the Christmas bonuses and gifts.
But before the year ends, bring the Christmas cheer to your offices and let your employees and visitors enjoy a festive ambiance. Try these workplace design ideas and tips that you can use even in your coworking spaces.
Start with Festive Decorations
Adding office holiday decor is the first step to preparing your workspace for Christmas. You don’t need to go big with a fully decorated Christmas tree without budget and space. Simply hang up garlands and Christmas balls on the office walls. The best thing about wreaths is they’re light, so you can use tape to hang them up without ruining the wall paint. So, they are perfect holiday decors when coworking in the Philippines.
You can also hang a Merry Christmas banner near the entrance or the office space window. And if you want a tree, you can use garlands to form the shape on the wall. Or you can get creative with recyclable items like office papers or plastic bottles and DIY a tree for the season! Then, add small Christmas gifts for coworkers as a surprise.
Lastly, hang up Christmas lights to liven up the office before the workday ends. But ensure safety by turning them off and unplugging them once everyone clocks out of the office.
Incorporate Seasonal Colors and Themes
When coworking in the Philippines, the space is typically only enough to fit your team size. Fortunately, hanging decorations are not the only way to incorporate Christmas cheer in your office space. Incorporating seasonal colors in your workplace is a great Christmas decoration theme for workplaces that don’t require extra space. Here are ways you can do it:
- Use holiday-themed tablecloths and placemats on communal tables and spaces.
- Add festive pillows to seating areas. You can opt for pillowcases with Christmas symbols or solid colors in green or red to match the season.
- You can also dress up the worktables using Christmas-themed mugs, desktop mats, and mousepads.
- Use holiday-themed stationery for taking notes during meetings or listing daily tasks.
- Print posters with Christmas greetings for coworkers to decorate the walls.
If you want to go extra and have the budget for the decorations, you can also purchase seat covers for the office chairs so they can match the season.
Bring in Natural Elements
You can add a plant or two as office holiday decors. Dress them with Christmas balls and figures to fit the season. Plants easily add coziness and warmth to any space, including workplaces. Always opt for plants that don’t need much natural light or water, like:
- Philodendron
- Lucky bamboo
- Pothos
- Cactus
- Jade plant
Snake and tiger plants are also great options, although they don’t exactly look like festive Christmas plants. They’re very low maintenance, and they’ll survive without watering for the short break that some companies have during the holiday season.
Add Warmth and Comfort to Your Workspace
The easiest way to don the Christmas cheer when coworking in the Philippines is by lighting scented candles or using diffusers. Scents like Christmas trees and cookies add a touch of warmth even in workspaces. Additionally, be mindful of other people’s sensitivities when heating scents. Some people may have allergies to them.
You can also cozy up the space by adding rugs to match the office décor. Neutral-colored rugs are best for areas with many colors, while warmer-toned carpets help brighten a neutral-colored room.
Create a Festive Playlist or Background Soundscape
Christmas isn’t the same in the country if Mariah Carey and Jose Mari Chan’s hits are not on repeat on your playlist. Play their songs in the background, but be mindful of the volume, especially in shared workspaces, to avoid distraction.
If your team likes softer music, opt for instrumental Christmas songs instead. They are better for professional setups as they exude calmness and improve focus and concentration in the workplace.
Organize Fun Activities for Your Team or Colleagues
Aside from setting up the décor and ambiance, you can also organize fun Christmas-themed activities for your team and colleagues. Some office favorites include:
- Giving gift cards for the best-decorated workstation
- Holiday potlucks
- Holiday exchange gifts
You can also make the decorating process a team-building activity by letting everyone collaborate.
Enjoy the Holiday Season in your Transformed Workspace!
The holiday season brings a positive atmosphere in the country. Let your workspace exude this positivity and happiness by transforming it for Christmas.
M Spaces offers fully serviced workspaces you can customize and decorate this holiday season. You can choose from three types of private offices that can fit 4-12 people and have access to a reliable Wi-Fi connection. We also have soundproof meeting rooms where you can blast your Christmas music without disturbing other professionals.
You may check out these affordable spaces on Facebook and Instagram. For more information about our services, you can also contact us or email info@mspacesph.com.
