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11 New Design, Decor, and Rental Ideas From BizBash IdeaFest Los Angeles

Get inspired by the latest event design concepts from the show floor.

Alesandra Dubin
June 20, 2013

The BizBash IdeaFest Los Angeles rolled into the Los Angeles Convention Center on Wednesday with a slate of offerings that included the new TED Conference-style Event Innovation Forum, a workshop series, and a buzzing show floor filled with new products, services, and venue ideas. Here's a look at some of the top event design, decor, and rental ideas we spotted at the show.

The pieces in the colorful new look from Town & Country Event Rentals belong to the 'Kaleidoscope' collection. Look for evocative, Moroccan-style lanterns and lush furniture groupings.
The pieces in the colorful new look from Town & Country Event Rentals belong to the "Kaleidoscope" collection. Look for evocative, Moroccan-style lanterns and lush furniture groupings.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
Want to incorporate royal baby fever into your events? Try the new British-inspired look, with Union Jack furniture, red phone booths, and other pieces available from Town & Country Event Rentals.
Want to incorporate royal baby fever into your events? Try the new British-inspired look, with Union Jack furniture, red phone booths, and other pieces available from Town & Country Event Rentals.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
Town & Country showed off a version of the Eiffel Tower, available now in prop rental inventory. And the illuminated letters behind it bearing the rental company's name are available on a custom basis, as well.
Town & Country showed off a version of the Eiffel Tower, available now in prop rental inventory. And the illuminated letters behind it bearing the rental company's name are available on a custom basis, as well.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
Town & Country presented an imaginative look, including serving pieces and chairs hung at angles for a Mad Hatter feel.
Town & Country presented an imaginative look, including serving pieces and chairs hung at angles for a Mad Hatter feel.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
Square Root showed off a fully organic look, created for a magazine shoot. A more guest-friendly version of it—or the version as-is—is available for events with living details like moss and foliage around the table edge and on the tabletop.
Square Root showed off a fully organic look, created for a magazine shoot. A more guest-friendly version of it—or the version as-is—is available for events with living details like moss and foliage around the table edge and on the tabletop.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
Nature's Rentals presented its brand-new offerings, launching this summer, with living walls, tables, furniture, and hedging done with succulents and other plants.
Nature's Rentals presented its brand-new offerings, launching this summer, with living walls, tables, furniture, and hedging done with succulents and other plants.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
Archive Rentals showed off new pieces including the 'Sofia' chairs pictures at the head of the table. The crate wall and pergola are custom-commissioned pieces, newly available in rental inventory.
Archive Rentals showed off new pieces including the "Sofia" chairs pictures at the head of the table. The crate wall and pergola are custom-commissioned pieces, newly available in rental inventory.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
Blueprint Studios showcased its attention-grabbing line of rental bars with custom fabric inlays and back walls, which can be fully customizable for events for never-seen-before looks.
Blueprint Studios showcased its attention-grabbing line of rental bars with custom fabric inlays and back walls, which can be fully customizable for events for never-seen-before looks.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
Kool Party Rentals displayed its new illuminated programmable dance floor, arched towers, curved bars, and custom-wrapped cocktail tables with vinyl appliqués that serve as blank canvases for communicating event or brand messages.
Kool Party Rentals displayed its new illuminated programmable dance floor, arched towers, curved bars, and custom-wrapped cocktail tables with vinyl appliqués that serve as blank canvases for communicating event or brand messages.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
A1 Party Rental displayed its new 'X Line,' which had a luxe, urban-chic garden-party feel. The line debuted on IdeaFest show day and is available now.
A1 Party Rental displayed its new "X Line," which had a luxe, urban-chic garden-party feel. The line debuted on IdeaFest show day and is available now.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
AFR Event Furnishings showed off its new 'Marcus' stools at a display that combined an industrial look with natural, colorful details at its 'Memphis' dining table.
AFR Event Furnishings showed off its new "Marcus" stools at a display that combined an industrial look with natural, colorful details at its "Memphis" dining table.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
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