Venue Set-Ups

Fox's finale party for American Idol took to the Event Deck at L.A. Live.

A Ford vehicle stood sentry at the entrance to the party space.

At the American Idol finale party, logo pillows were a big hit with guests, many of whom walked out the door with them at the end of the evening.

This year's look was darker and edgier, with black seating groups.

On the lower level of the Abu Dhabi site, representatives from the tourism board dressed in authentic clothing and provided traditional henna tattoos. Upstairs (pictured), Abu Dhabi team race members could relax in a comfortable sanctuary.

Long, communal tables and lounge-like configurations provided more relaxed seating on the upper level. For centerpieces, the designer incorporated square-shaped canopies, illuminated by candles that hung from the leaves in glass cylinders. Gift bags from sponsor Cartier were placed on guest's seats prior to the start of the event.

A second, all-white lounge area had a ceiling of balloons, glowing bars, and more plush seating. The room also had a street-style hot dog cart, an ice cream bar, and a stage that housed the late-night entertainment.

The central lounge for the cast and studio executives stood opposite the stage and was decorated with plush white sofa, black cushions, and a platform topped with the motorbike and time capsule.

The organizers opted to set up two screens at the western end of the flight deck, allowing guests to see the performances happening on stage as well as clips from the new movie.

To contrast deck's gray flooring and help guests find their way in the dark, the production team used white chairs and sofas as well as illuminated tables.

At the far end of the space was the diner created for Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, complete with red booths and a display case.

Treinen also brought in sisal carpets, chairs made of distressed wood, and rustic crates as coffee tables. On the white lounge furniture, pillows bore preppy patterns reminiscent of the Tory Burch style.

Topiaries decorated the stage.

For the Central Park Conservancy's annual "Taste of Summer" event in New York, designer Marc Wilson punched up the all-white furnishings with drapes and throw pillows in bright pink, green, and yellow hues.

The V.I.P. area of Toronto's Power Ball was styled with rustic elements for an English-picnic look. Designers used loading palettes as banquet seating and cocktail tables.

Working with Time Inc.'s Cyd Wilson, Tony Schubert of Event Eleven designed and produced the affair for the fifth consecutive year with an overall look and feel Schubert described as "romantic" and "rich," evocative of the Deco era.

Rich draped panels, red roses, and two massive custom Deco chandeliers decorated the party space.

Custom carpet inlays and wine-colored sofas and ottomans balanced the wall and ceiling design.