Ask the Editors: What's the Most Memorable Decor Idea You've Seen This Year?

"The interactive features at C2 Montréal, while not decor in the traditional sense, certainly stand out in my mind as some of the most visually striking things I saw all year. The Nest, the Cloud of Fog, and the chairs suspended from the ceiling were unique, eye-catching elements that all served a purpose: They created opportunities for the conference attendees to connect in unusual environments that fostered meaningful engagement." —Mitra Sorrells, technology editor

"The cranberry bog that Tyger Productions created for Ocean Spray in November was definitely one of the most memorable. The juxtaposition of a beautiful table setup—which itself contrasted traditional and modern decor—and 900,000 cranberries in 21,000 gallons of water in the middle of Rockefeller Center in New York was so unique and so on-brand." —Anna Sekula, editor in chief

"An event that stood out to me this year from a decor perspective was the Museum of Contemporary Art’s art auction in Chicago, which took place in a tent designed by HMR Designs. The decor—all stripe-on-stripe—was so simple, but incredibly fresh and bold." —Jenny Berg, senior editor

"Another event that really stood out to me was the Field Museum’s Women’s Board Gala in Chicago. To honor the museum’s new permanent exhibition, the Cyrus Tang Hall of China, designers from HMR brought in beautifully evocative decor, including a canopy of pink cherry blossoms that hung above the dance floor." —Jenny Berg, senior editor

"During the N.B.A. All-Star festivities in New York in February, Nike's 'the Last Shot' installation by AKQA and production company Stardust felt like you stepped into a video game—or maybe Space Jam. It was a truly immersive experience that allowed fans to recreate two of Michael Jordan's most famous shots with a live announcer providing personalized play-by-play, crowd reactions (complete with 'boos'), and lots of throwback looks—including big mustaches and mullets for the 1982 N.C.A.A. Championship scenario." —Michele Laufik, style editor

"The Cinderella-inspired display at this year's P.H.S. Philadelphia Flower Show blew me away. Together, the larger-than-life floral displays, lush table linen, and candlelit centerpieces dripping with jewels created the grandest wedding design I've ever seen. All that was missing was Prince Charming!" —Amy Gordon, contributing editor

"Moncler Grenoble held its New York Fashion Week show on Valentine's Day this year, and it combined all of life's best things—love, chocolate, and interesting stage design! Models emerged from a giant heart-shaped 'chocolate box' as couples, and a pair dressed as a bride and groom kissed during the presentation. It was a fun, memorable way to showcase the fashion and nod to the holiday." —Claire Hoffman, managing editor 

"At Coachella, it can be hard to get attention over the cacophony of event offerings. But for PopSugar and ShopStyle's Cabana Club hotel takeover of the Avalon Palm Springs, a dramatic art installation made from multicolor neon ribbon was both a cool way for the party to distinguish itself visually and a serious selfie backdrop for social media message proliferation. The piece was a collaboration with Las Vegas' Life Is Beautiful festival." —Alesandra Dubin, West Coast editor

"At the AT&T Best of Washington party, it was so refreshing to see BMW utilize the front of the bar in its sponsored lounge to show a promo video rather than a standard TV on a stand or projection backdrop." —D. Channing Muller, contributing editor

"The craziest piece of decor I've seen was the trash throne at the BuzzFeed/Jolly Rancher 'Keep on Sucking, NYC' gallery experience, mainly because of how creative the piece was and how well the idea was executed. It was inspired by the iron throne in Game of Thrones and built out of various pieces of trash—and was definitely the event's most popular photo op." —Ian Zelaya, assistant editor

"Another one of the coolest ideas I've seen this year was the checker-pattern listening wall at the JackThreads pop-up launch party in New York, which changed to the beat of the DJ's music." —Ian Zelaya, assistant editor

"A massive disco ball was the perfect over-the-top decor piece for a splashy real estate event in Miami. It took a giant crane to hoist the ball, which Triton Productions sourced for the sales launch of the Paramount Miami Worldcenter development. It served as a beacon for guests on their way to the outdoor event, and an envy-inducing symbol of what everyone else was missing." —Beth Kormanik, news editor