dekoratsioon

Dekoratsioon is the Estonian term for decoration. It encompasses objects, arrangements, and practices used to enhance visual appeal. Decorations can be temporary or permanent and are applied to spaces, objects, events, or outfits. The concept spans interior design, horticultural displays, and ceremonial ornamentation.

Common forms include interior decoration (furnishings, color schemes, textiles), festive decorations (party decor, holiday ornaments, banners), event decor (wedding arches, table settings), landscape or garden decor (statues, lighting), and architectural ornamentation (masonry details, façades).

Materials range from paper, fabric, wood, metal, and plastic to natural elements such as plants, shells, and stone. Design aims to create mood, express identity, signal cultural meanings, or commemorate occasions. Trends shift with fashion, technology, and ecological considerations, prompting sustainable practices and digital design tools, including 3D printing and computer-generated visualization.

Historically, decoration has played a central role in art and daily life across cultures, from ancient architectural ornaments to contemporary consumer products. In Estonia, traditional decorative motifs appear in folk crafts such as textile patterns and woodwork, and modern dekoratsioon integrates global styles with local aesthetics.