Do you ever run out of ideas for things to put in your windows? A themed window sticks in peoples memory and attracts more people into your shop.
We’ve compiled a list of theme ideas so you need never drain your creative juices dry again (enough for you to have a new window theme every fortnight for over a year!).
| SEASONS | |
| Winter | Snow, Grey colours, Winter animals, Snowmen, Woollen clothing |
| Spring | Flowers, Colour, Baby Animals, pink and green http://blog.mannequinmadness.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Spring-Window-Displays-3.jpg |
| Summer | Sun, Beach scenery, outdoors, yellow and blue |
| Autumn | Dead leaves, Mushrooms, Harvest theme, Oranges and browns |
| WEATHER | |
| Rain | Umbrellas, raincoats, cotton wool clouds, simulated rain |
| Rainbows | Puddles, Rainbows, clouds & sun, gumboots http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0184/9574/files/rainbowWindow-880.jpg?854 |
| Wind | Suspend or wire clothing so it appears to be blowing, trees losing leaves |
| Storms | Dark clouds, lightning, powerpoles, rain |
| Sunshine | Light colours, bright sun, quotations about sunshine or lyrics from a song |
| Snow | Cotton wool, polystyrene or white feathers make great snow! |
| HOLIDAYS | |
| Christmas | All the usual suspects here, but why not try and make your window shine with coloured lights? Do something different to stand out from the bunch. |
| Easter | Plenty of scope here for many ideas – once again its important to be different http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2fpfIzcxMHk/UVGk91B-IxI/AAAAAAAADxM/hOzXQ9Ef1Wk/s640/DSC_0596.JPG |
| Australia Day | Australian flag (obviously) try not to be too obvious or boring. A scene around a BBQ, or a game of cricket are 2 ideas |
| ANZAC Day | This is a serious day, so tread carefully –a simple message on the window may be appropriate |
| Your city’s show day | Celebrate where you live. Photos of your city, or models of landmarks are great |
| Queen’s birthday | Go British. Union Jacks and kitschy memorabilia will show you have a sense of humour |
| SPECIAL DAYS | |
| Remembrance Day | Once again this is a very serious day, poppies and a remembrance message, perhaps a line from the ode are tasteful options. |
| Valentine’s Day | Red, hearts motifs and pink are all the standard choices. |
| St Patrick’s Day | Green is the colour of choice for this festival. Reference the irish in some way. Some wee leprechauns are an option. Or something like this: http://blog.mlive.com/news/baycity_impact/2009/03/large_st-pats-flowers1mlive.jpg |
| Mother’s Day | Celebrate mums! A female adult mannequin and a child could be involved in a scene – at the park, for instance. |
| Father’s Day | Not applicable to some stores, but if it is in yours, do similar to the mother’s day and include an adult male mannequin and a child in a scene. |
| Your shop’s birthday | Balloons, naturally! Streamers, candles, why not a (fake) cake?! Throw a party |
| LOCATIONS | |
| Specific landmarks | The Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, Big Ben, or the Opera House. Show them your shop is a destination |
| Beach | Some sand and fake water, seagulls boats and a pier. This is the perfect setting for nautical themed clothes |
| Wilderness | Trees, a forest, with deer and moss. This can be very atmospheric & entrancing . http://thebwd.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/best-window-displays_anthropologie_2013_fall_mushroom_01.jpg |
| Desert | Put sand on the floor – with cactus and desert animals, or a Bedouin tent and camel. |
| Mountains | Use a photographic backdrop, & a ski lift. This is a great winter theme |
| Underwater | Water water everywhere, get a blue backdrop and some blue cellophane- put in some model animals or sunken treasure and you’re set. |
| BEYOND THE OBVIOUS | |
| Popular Culture | Check the headlines – you can always draw inspiration from current events. |
| Animals | Theme your window around an animal for something different. The more random the animal the better: http://www.notcot.com/images/2013/05/cham5.jpg |
| Sport | Reference an event, or just the game in general. Build a pitch, goals or a net. Put the related equipment into your mannequin’s hands (or feet!) |
| Art | A popular and wellknown artwork can have a theme built around it. Whether you style your mannequins like Warhol screenprints or go all Jackson Pollock, you’ll have fun with this! |
| Music | Dress your mannequins as a well known musician, give them an instrument |
| Science | Go all white, with props such as test tubes, microscopes or mysterious potions… the possibilities are endless |
