If you’re in the business of event management, you know that hosting even the smallest of events and activities can be a stressful project. Chalking up the guest list, negotiating rates, organizing catering and transport for guests, ensuring everything runs on schedule, and so much more can make managing an event of any kind an extensive process. Among the most important elements on the list of to-dos is decorating the event hall—a mammoth task on its own requiring lots of browsing, researching and rushing around from shop to shop looking for all the right components. Structurally establishing the basics for the event hall scheme, however, doesn’t have to be as stressful. Read on to learn about some fool-proof wall decor tips that work perfectly for any event.
DESIGN AN IMPRESSIVE ENTRANCE
The first impression your event hall creates is often the most lasting impression for your guests. Design an attractive entrance that is eye-catching and draws your guests in. Many events feature stunning floral archway designs, as it is a classic choice boasting the beauty of flowers and greenery that suits almost any event. Another popular example is having a red-carpet style entry to make guests feel like celebrities and setting an elevated feel to the event. Taking it a step further, you can implement decorative acoustic felt panels or suspended ornamentation around your entrance. These acoustic design elements come in many shapes and arrangement possibilities to create pieces like hanging flowers and organic figures, or infuse the walls with customizable designs and carvings. Bamboo wall panels are an ideal choice, owing to their neutre-reminiscent allure. These decorational pieces are easy to install and also take down after concluding the event.
ADD EYE-CATCHING WALL ART
Large scale wall art or wall coverings can add a dramatic and tasteful impact to an event space that goes beyond simple wallpapering, or the more affordable banners or streamers. There are also multiple options available for artistic interior wall paneling that are cost-effective and manufactured to be easily installed reducing labor. These panels range in style and aesthetic to mimic art pieces, prints, geometric and organic patterns and tiles, and even greenery walls. Additionally, there are numerous collections of modern three-dimensional wall panels for added texture and depth to designs.
TACK ON SOME WALL ACOUSTIC PANELS
At some point of the night, most events will have speakers come to the front to give a talk or speech, at which point there will often be issues with the acoustics and the placement of speakers, making it difficult for some guests to hear what is being said. This issue is often related to reverberating sound throughout the room, and lack of sound absorbing materials to trap these sound waves in. Acoustic foam or felt panels can be strategically placed throughout the room, upon the walls, or even as suspended clouds or baffles. When installing these elements it is important to cover corners and other structural elements that increase reverberation, especially at a distance from the stage. Using colors that blend in with the rest of the wall can also be a good tactic to disguise these acoustic solutions or impart a more cohesive look.
CREATE A PHOTO STAND
Most guests like to commemorate and share their experience at an event with others, and that means photos and selfies are plentiful during these events. Especially now in the age of technology and social media, it is key to provide a photo backdrop or designated picture stand. Make sure this addition is in a well-lit corner so that photos come out well and there is less traffic or activity intruding in on the photos. A photo stand can be as simple or as extravagant as you like. Simple, textured felt wall panels work well to pin up wreaths, flowers, pictures and other fun elements. They also provide a soft backdrop that is easy to work with and inherently helps reduce noise levels coming from that area.
MAKE STRATEGIC USE OF LIGHTING
Expanding on the topic of photographing at an event, it is crucial to keep lighting levels and effects conducive to good photography and ambiance over all. It is also important to strategically arrange the lights so that they can infuse the whole room but do not directly cross the audience’s gaze. Underlighting and courtesy lights are essential for stages and paths to see where one is going or to be able to see the speaker and other important elements around the room. Dynamic lighting can also be used to create ambiance, add spotlights, and even sync with the music or add special effects.
GET CREATIVE WITH THE REFRESHMENTS TABLE
Regardless of the type of event you are hosting, people will be spending a lot of time in the refreshments area. These spaces are important because they not only provide food and drinks, but they allow guests an opportunity to socialize and enjoy themselves. This is why these areas should feel welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. Apart from offering a variety of quality food and beverage choices from a top-notch caterer, you can add decorative touches such as centerpiece florals, candles, or elegant lighting for the tables. You can also use creatively designed holders and plates to draw people’s attention, as well as extra touches like a sprig of lavender or silk ribbons to tie around glassware. Choosing fine crockery, cutlery, and glassware, of course, also add to the grandeur and elevated quality of the space and the event over all.
USE QUALITY DRAPES FOR A CLASSIC STAGE BACKGROUND
Last, but not least in order of importance, is selecting quality drapes for your stage. Selecting the right color and fabric, can create the perfect backdrop for an event, regardless of the mood and aesthetic. Solid-colored drapes also make an ideal backdrop for photographs as they provide a non distracting background that also balances light reflection and shadows for added depth. It is preferable to choose heavy silk or brocade fabric that won’t tear or fade, and opt for a muted, but elegant color such as wine, olive green, or navy blue—that doesn’t distract attention from whatever is happening onstage. An even more functional choice would be noise-reducing curtains; they help to absorb background audial disturbances and improve the sound quality of your program.
Choosing the right wall decor for your event is undoubtedly an important task, but by soundly establishing the basics and keeping these tips in mind, you can design a hall that’s attractive, sophisticated, and the perfect setting for a memorable event.
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