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  1. Catering & Design
  2. Event Design & Decor

Decor

September 17, 2016
At the House of Kim Crawford—a fashion-focused event on August 3 in New York—a golden balloon installation designed by Jessica Fels Event Production and Design and executed by Mixed Greens Events created an eye-catching focal point. The summery event, which also featured bottle art installations, a fortune-cookie tree, and a silhouette-artist station, was produced by Fels and Shadow.
At the House of Kim Crawford—a fashion-focused event on August 3 in New York—a golden balloon installation designed by Jessica Fels Event Production and Design and executed by Mixed Greens Events created an eye-catching focal point. The summery event, which also featured bottle art installations, a fortune-cookie tree, and a silhouette-artist station, was produced by Fels and Shadow.
Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images
At the Unicef Hope Gala in Chicago in April, designers put an elegant spin on a childlike theme by creating a canopy of suspended neon Slinkys above the dance floor.
At the Unicef Hope Gala in Chicago in April, designers put an elegant spin on a childlike theme by creating a canopy of suspended neon Slinkys above the dance floor.
Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images for UNICEF
For a Coca-Cola event at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a ceiling installation design was inspired by a burst of bubbles exploding from a Coca-Cola bottle. The installation lit up in gold whenever athletes won a gold medal.
For a Coca-Cola event at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a ceiling installation design was inspired by a burst of bubbles exploding from a Coca-Cola bottle. The installation lit up in gold whenever athletes won a gold medal.
Photo: Tiago de Paula Carvalho
Skincare brand La Roche-Posay's street promotion in 2013 brought a colorful suspended installation of branded parasols to New York's Madison Square Park.
Skincare brand La Roche-Posay's street promotion in 2013 brought a colorful suspended installation of branded parasols to New York's Madison Square Park.
Photo: Courtesy of La Roche-Posay
At the Friends of the High Line spring benefit in 2014, more than 1,000 linen panels hung from the ceiling in the dining room. Designers dip-dyed them by hand in a dozen inflatable children's pools, and they changed color based on the lighting.
At the Friends of the High Line spring benefit in 2014, more than 1,000 linen panels hung from the ceiling in the dining room. Designers dip-dyed them by hand in a dozen inflatable children's pools, and they changed color based on the lighting.
Photo: Christian Oth Studio
The Museum of Modern Art in New York honored writer and director Alfonso Cuarón at its 2014 film benefit. Large metal sculptures, trimmed with LED lights, were suspended from the ceiling of the museum's lobby.
The Museum of Modern Art in New York honored writer and director Alfonso Cuarón at its 2014 film benefit. Large metal sculptures, trimmed with LED lights, were suspended from the ceiling of the museum's lobby.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
For the Blaffer Art Museum’s annual gala in Houston in April, creative studio Matter designed a gilded meteor shower ceiling installation using NASA space blankets—an idea inspired by the event’s space theme, as well as the metallic trends seen on recent fashion runways.
For the Blaffer Art Museum’s annual gala in Houston in April, creative studio Matter designed a gilded meteor shower ceiling installation using NASA space blankets—an idea inspired by the event’s space theme, as well as the metallic trends seen on recent fashion runways.
Photo: Max Burkhalter
A table at Diffa Dining by Design in Chicago in 2013 had a canopy of twigs and a wraparound scene of birds flying in a blue sky, giving the vignette a calming vibe.
A table at Diffa Dining by Design in Chicago in 2013 had a canopy of twigs and a wraparound scene of birds flying in a blue sky, giving the vignette a calming vibe.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 2015 Costume Institute celebrated all things Chinese. To create a feeling of intimacy in the expansive Engelhard Court, designers lowered the ceiling to 14 feet by hanging nearly 200,000 stems of wisteria overhead.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 2015 Costume Institute celebrated all things Chinese. To create a feeling of intimacy in the expansive Engelhard Court, designers lowered the ceiling to 14 feet by hanging nearly 200,000 stems of wisteria overhead.
Photo: Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
More than 5,000 T-shirts created a colorful canopy overhead at the Jewish Museum’s Purim Ball in 2014. The custom tees were painted with tongue-in-cheek takes on classic slogans, like 'Frankie Says Relax It's Purim' and 'Got Spiel?'
More than 5,000 T-shirts created a colorful canopy overhead at the Jewish Museum’s Purim Ball in 2014. The custom tees were painted with tongue-in-cheek takes on classic slogans, like "Frankie Says Relax It's Purim" and "Got Spiel?"
Photo: Susie Montagna
Chicago hosted the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW conference in 2014. At the splashy opening-night party, hanging letters and signs served to divide the space and add a sense of intimacy throughout.
Chicago hosted the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW conference in 2014. At the splashy opening-night party, hanging letters and signs served to divide the space and add a sense of intimacy throughout.
Photo: Timothy Musho Photography
At the 2012 Screen Actors Guild awards after-party in Los Angeles, a diamond-shaped, draped ceiling treatment created a dramatic effect.
At the 2012 Screen Actors Guild awards after-party in Los Angeles, a diamond-shaped, draped ceiling treatment created a dramatic effect.
Photo: Nadine Froger Photography
At Diffa Dining by Design in New York in 2015, Smartwater's space aimed to reflect the brand's natural water purification process, which is mirrored after rain clouds. The fluffy fixtures lit up like a storm above the simple table setting.
At Diffa Dining by Design in New York in 2015, Smartwater's space aimed to reflect the brand's natural water purification process, which is mirrored after rain clouds. The fluffy fixtures lit up like a storm above the simple table setting.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
For the Food Network's 20th anniversary party in 2013, dozens of prop macarons made from Styrofoam were rigged to create a 10-foot-tall chandelier that hung over a dessert station.
For the Food Network's 20th anniversary party in 2013, dozens of prop macarons made from Styrofoam were rigged to create a 10-foot-tall chandelier that hung over a dessert station.
Photo: Amanda Schwab/StarPix
For a destination wedding in Big Sur, California, producer and designer Sterling Engagements suspended a 12-foot dream catcher decor piece above the dance floor.
For a destination wedding in Big Sur, California, producer and designer Sterling Engagements suspended a 12-foot dream catcher decor piece above the dance floor.
Photo: Courtesy of Sterling Engagements
At the New World Symphony gala, held in Miami in March, decor included hanging floral installations made up of white flowers, moss, and driftwood.
At the New World Symphony gala, held in Miami in March, decor included hanging floral installations made up of white flowers, moss, and driftwood.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
At a New York bar mitzvah, 400 luminaries filled with LED candles were hung from a large oval truss on the ceiling to create a supper club atmosphere.
At a New York bar mitzvah, 400 luminaries filled with LED candles were hung from a large oval truss on the ceiling to create a supper club atmosphere.
Photo: Andre Maier Photography
For the Whitney Museum of American Art’s final gala in the historic Breuer Building in 2014, dining room decor included hanging paper lanterns with the names of honorees.
For the Whitney Museum of American Art’s final gala in the historic Breuer Building in 2014, dining room decor included hanging paper lanterns with the names of honorees.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
Designers of the 2009 Bell Gala in Toronto evoked a fairytale theme with oversize flowers and playing cards hung from the ceiling.
Designers of the 2009 Bell Gala in Toronto evoked a fairytale theme with oversize flowers and playing cards hung from the ceiling.
Photo: Gary Beechey for BizBash
At Diffa Dining by Design in Chicago in 2014, inner tubes suspended from the ceiling were one of many playful touches at the tropical cabana created by Kehoe Designs.
At Diffa Dining by Design in Chicago in 2014, inner tubes suspended from the ceiling were one of many playful touches at the tropical cabana created by Kehoe Designs.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
As part of U by Kotex's Period Projects, a multiyear program and project series aimed at changing the way people think about periods, the brand debuted a 'period pop-up shop' in New York in May. The event featured a ceiling installation created with dangling tampons.
As part of U by Kotex's Period Projects, a multiyear program and project series aimed at changing the way people think about periods, the brand debuted a "period pop-up shop" in New York in May. The event featured a ceiling installation created with dangling tampons.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Dramatic chandeliers created an elegant tone at the MSNBC White House Correspondents’ Dinner party in 2012.
Dramatic chandeliers created an elegant tone at the MSNBC White House Correspondents’ Dinner party in 2012.
Photo: Michael Loccisano/MSNBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images for MSNBC
For the 2011 Design Exchange gala in Toronto, hundreds of balloons hung from the ceiling during the V.I.P. dinner. The space changed color with each course, starting with blue, morphing to pink for the main course, changing to orange for dessert, and ending in red.
For the 2011 Design Exchange gala in Toronto, hundreds of balloons hung from the ceiling during the V.I.P. dinner. The space changed color with each course, starting with blue, morphing to pink for the main course, changing to orange for dessert, and ending in red.
Photo: George Pimentel
At the 2012 Steppenwolf Gala in Chicago, script pages from the theater’s recent production hung from round chandeliers on the ceiling.
At the 2012 Steppenwolf Gala in Chicago, script pages from the theater’s recent production hung from round chandeliers on the ceiling.
Photo: Kyle Flubacker
At the Friends of the High Line’s opening summer benefit in June 2009, held at the Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, hundreds of green balloons hung overhead in the cocktail area; the attached strings were intended to look like blades of grass.
At the Friends of the High Line’s opening summer benefit in June 2009, held at the Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, hundreds of green balloons hung overhead in the cocktail area; the attached strings were intended to look like blades of grass.
Photo: Roger Dong for BizBash
The 21st edition of the Knot Gala took place October 9 at the New York Public Library. Talent from Shien Artists included a woman wearing copper butterfly wings who greeted attendees as they entered the venue.
The 21st edition of the Knot Gala took place October 9 at the New York Public Library. Talent from Shien Artists included a woman wearing copper butterfly wings who greeted attendees as they entered the venue.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
Floral statue entertainers from Scarlett Entertainment also greeted attendees at the entrance and posed for photos.
Floral statue entertainers from Scarlett Entertainment also greeted attendees at the entrance and posed for photos.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
To create a dark woodlands fantasy theme, Emily Clarke Events designed a setup that included a variety of florals and greenery illuminated with purple and blue lighting. Animated butterflies surrounding the Astor Hall stage added to the event aesthetic.
To create a dark woodlands fantasy theme, Emily Clarke Events designed a setup that included a variety of florals and greenery illuminated with purple and blue lighting. Animated butterflies surrounding the Astor Hall stage added to the event aesthetic.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
Entertainment included ballerinas who wore illuminated costumes.
Entertainment included ballerinas who wore illuminated costumes.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
Sponsor Perrier-Jouët featured a champagne garden that was designated by a neon green sign.
Sponsor Perrier-Jouët featured a champagne garden that was designated by a neon green sign.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
Hanging florals from L'atelier Rouge provided a popular photo op in the Perrier-Jouët garden.
Hanging florals from L'atelier Rouge provided a popular photo op in the Perrier-Jouët garden.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
The event featured a number of floral photo ops, including one in which a woman appeared as part of the installation.
The event featured a number of floral photo ops, including one in which a woman appeared as part of the installation.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
Building on the woodlands theme, catering labels at certain stations resembled tree stumps. Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning handled catering.
Building on the woodlands theme, catering labels at certain stations resembled tree stumps. Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning handled catering.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
An actress dressed as a fairy provided guests with another photo op, complete with a wooden sign that read 'Fairies Welcome.'
An actress dressed as a fairy provided guests with another photo op, complete with a wooden sign that read "Fairies Welcome."
Photo: Hechler Photographers
Bar decor included copper pineapple and swans, green napkins with the event tile, and a copper hashtag sign.
Bar decor included copper pineapple and swans, green napkins with the event tile, and a copper hashtag sign.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
A stilt walker dressed as a deer partied with guests throughout the night.
A stilt walker dressed as a deer partied with guests throughout the night.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
Perrier-Jouët's photo activation invited guests to pose with a bottle of champagne in a floral bathtub ball pit.
Perrier-Jouët's photo activation invited guests to pose with a bottle of champagne in a floral bathtub ball pit.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
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