Lounge Seating

October 2, 2015

More than 45,000 Swarovski crystals were used to decorate the 67th Emmy Awards Governors Ball, which took place Sunday in the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Photo: Nadine Froger Photography

Baltimore's Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Fandango Productions, which recently rebranded as Revolution Design and Productions, originally planned to host a client and vendor appreciation event, but instead used the opportunity to announce the new name and headquarters. The August 27 Tattoos and Tassels party was hosted in the company's new 100,000-square-foot office and design center and had 46 theme areas, including the Love Spell Bar showcasing one of its wedding design concepts with white draping, furniture, a gold bar, and gold accents throughout. Bartenders served cocktails, or "Love Spells," in potion-shaped glass bottles.

Photo: Rodney Bailey Event Photography

Multiple unique lounge groupings offered guests respite from the stage and dance floor. Oversize floral arrangements matching the step-and-repeat installation adorned the vignettes and added to the immersive experience of the event that Kehoe sought to deliver.

Photo: Courtesy of We Create Media

Roth Capital Partners Conference

In 2013, Macklemore's hit song “Thrift Shop” was topping charts. When investment banking company Roth Capital Partners held its 25th annual Orange County conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, it brought the rapper for headline entertainment. Elite Productions International played up the performance with an overall thrift-store theme. Mismatched pillows and seating groups contributed pops of color—and a thrift-store vibe— throughout.

Photo: Cynthia Halverson

Uncle Jim Lucite chair, $175, available on the West Coast and throughout the mid-Atlantic region from Taylor Creative Inc.

Photo: Courtesy of Taylor Creative Inc.

“The Royal Chic tufted Chesterfield couches from Hire Elegance make a statement. They are impressive because they are so long, and when filling an event space, it is nice to be able to utilize large pieces of furniture like these couches.” —Brian Worley of YourBash in Santa Monica, California Royal Chic 13- and 20-foot tufted Chesterfield couches, $695 and $1,050, respectively, plus delivery, available in California, Phoenix, and Las Vegas from Hire Elegance

Photo: Sean Twomey/2me Studios

“I love the new Rachel collection from Suite 206. The smoky mirror look is so strong and sexy. It adds a lot of drama to any event setting and works great with all the metallic colors that are so popular right now.” —Todd Fiscus of Todd Events in Dallas Rachel collection, from $250 to $750, available nationwide from Suite 206

Photo: Jerry Hayes Photography

Vintage sofa, $395, available in South Florida from Ronen Rental

Photo: Ronen Rentals

Monroe slipper chair, $150; Chateau velvet banquette, $350; Ivory Emperor chair, $125; and Chevron pillows, $20 each, available nationwide from Suite 206

Photo: Stephen Karlisch

For the Comcast Spotlight holiday party in November 2014, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania-based catering and events company JDK Group researched the disco era to help incorporate elements into the decor, such as the black-and-white photo collages on the walls of the Chameleon Club in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Photo: PhotOle Photography

Big Sur Wedding

Luxe teepees decked in greenery provided seating, as well as added visual interest.

Photo: Courtesy of Sterling Engagements

New for the 2016 event season at S&K Event Design and Rentals is the Ritz Collection, a modern tufted leather sofa set. The set, which consists of a sofa ($500), love seat ($250), and chair ($150), features curvy armrests, crisscross tufts, and elegant legs. The items are available in Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Photo: Courtesy of S&K Event Design and Rentals

Fox T.C.A. Event

Fox hosted a Television Critics Association event in Los Angeles in January, produced by YourBash, where logos in frames got the look of dressed-up wall art.

Fox T.C.A. Event

Logo pillows at the event matched the room's refined look and feel.

Starwood Tribute Portfolio Launch

In April, Starwood launched its 10th hotel brand, Tribute Portfolio, in New York. For the launch, the brand transformed a raw loft space into an immersive experience, where guests were meant to discover concepts that brought to life the brand's "Stay Independent" mantra. Nicky Balestrieri designed, and BMF Media produced.

Photo: Nilaya Sabnis

The Ritz Carlton, South Beach "Dripping in Diamonds Event"

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach hosted an event-industry gathering dubbed "Dripping in Diamonds" in winter 2014. Each room featured the work of a different design firm, and Blooming Events International designed the "Perfect Diamond" room in blue hues.

Photo: ManoloDoreste.com