Your Christmas, thoughtfully designed.
Thoughtfully crafted Christmas lighting and holiday home decor for homes and businesses in the Charlotte region.Holiday lighting and décor for homes and businesses across Charlotte.
We design the feeling you want to come home to.
Elmstead holiday company began with a deep passion for Christmas memories with family and loved ones. Experiences that shaped our families. Now it's our turn to help you accomplish the same.
The backdrop to your Christmas memories
From homes to businesses, we create thoughtful holiday details around your space, your style, and the way you celebrate.

Christmas Lights
Custom roofline, landscape, and tree lighting designed to bring warmth and definition to your property.

Christmas Trees
Thoughtfully styled trees with layered ornaments, ribbon, and a cohesive palette designed around your space.

Staircases
Garland, ribbon, and seasonal accents thoughtfully styled along your staircase and railings.

Porches & Entryways
Layered garland, wreaths, greenery, and lighting that welcome family and guests with the feeling of the season.

Mantels
Layered greenery, florals, and festive accents designed around your fireplace and gathering space.

Commercial Christmas Design
Polished seasonal displays for storefronts, offices, restaurants, communities, and venues.
What to expect from start to finish
From the first conversation to careful takedown, we handle each step of your Christmas lighting and holiday decor experience.
Consultation
For exterior lights, we start with a free quote and set of design packages. For decor, we start with a short consultation to gather information and learn your vision to make this a memorable Christmas. We get clear on your goals, budget, and design ideas.
Design Walkthrough
Our personalized designs help you envision your holiday experience. Custom Christmas light designs are offered free of charge. Home and Business interior Christmas designs include an in-person session and design fee to confirm your selections.
Schedule
Once you approve your design, a deposit reserves your date on our calendar. We lock your installation date and prepare to complete your project with ongoing conversation, reminders, and details on what to expect throughout the process.
Installation
Our fully insured, professional team arrives, installs cleanly, and transforms your home or business into something extraordinary. We walk you through the finished design and operating equipment to use throughout the holiday.
Takedown
We complete careful removal in January to return your home or business to its former state. We work with you ahead of time to coordinate storage plans for the products, so that you don't have to lift a finger or worry about boxes of tangled lights.
A glimpse of the season



"Elmstead Holiday did an excellent job decorating my Christmas tree. They handled everything with care and added beautiful, thoughtful details. Highly recommend!"

The purpose that drives our designs
Elmstead Holiday Company is a woman-owned and operated business founded by Shanda Brooks. Born from a deep passion for the holidays and the experiences we share, Elmstead was launched to help families and businesses turn Christmas experiences into stories that are shared for generations.
Shanda and her husband Andy, believe that the best holiday memories start with the details. Whether that's the smell of grandma's food, gift traditions handed down, or the warmth of beautiful decor that leaves a lasting impression.
Elmstead Holiday designs start with your story at the center. Our team installs Christmas lights and holiday decor, but what drives us are the families and businesses throughout the Charlotte area who we serve.
We'd be honored to connect with you today. Your new favorite Christmas traditions are about to take shape.
Your Christmas starts with a team you can trust.
We focus on the details that matter, so you can give your time and energy to the things and people you love.
Designing your vision
We create a custom design that’s as unique to your holiday experience. We’ll provide you design renderings of the lights on your home, and for interior decor customers, complete an in-person consultation so that you can see and feel the materials we’ll use in your home.
We source and supply the materials
Once the vision is design set, we will supply commercial grade LED lights, garland, and products for the exterior of your home. We lease these products to you for the season. For interior trees, mantels, and staircases, we source products that you can own from season to season. From high quality trees, to ornaments that last, we work with your budget to bring the vision to life.
Warrantied & Insured Installation
Our team manages your project with the utmost professionalism. Our fully insured installation crews are here to support you all season, with our worry-free warranty program. We’ll keep your Christmas display looking perfect, with any issues arising being handled within 48-hours.
Takedown and storage coordination
When the season ends, we return for careful removal and coordinate off-season storage, leaving you without a January cleanup project. For returning Christmas light customers, you are automatically enrolled in our loyalty program for future seasons providing you with priority scheduling.
Let's plan the Christmas you've always imagined.
Tell us about your Christmas lighting or holiday decor vision. We'll follow up to discuss your project and schedule your consultation.