Floor decor

Decals on the floor of the museum mimicked a bike trail, which guided guests from the theater to the party space.

A 22- by 24-foot dance floor was erected over the venue's existing pool. Drained of water, the recessed space held a neon Attimo sign surrounded by dried flowers.

In a smart move that avoided the complications that come with laying carpet over stairs—especially on a snowy night in New York—the event's producers projected a strip of red light over the library's front steps, effectively creating a virtual red carpet that led to the entrance. Hundreds of LED candles sat on either side of the illuminated pathway.

For the cocktail hour, the Capitol Hill hotel was turned into two Wizard of Oz-inspired spaces. After checking in, guests followed a projection of the book's infamous yellow brick road, which led into a bar and lounge styled after the book's Emerald City. Electric Entertainment created a custom gobo from an automatic moving projector and a lighting software to position the road to go across the length of the room.

The surface of the runway was painted with colorful, retro graphics.

At Le Bain, the silver Mylar chandeliers matched the disco balls that filled the pool. A plexiglass pane covered the pool, creating a stage for the night's performer.

Elements of the coffee brand could also be found underfoot—its capsules filled clear panels on the floor.