When planning the decor for a wedding, birthday party, or business meeting, one of the key aspects is considering the furniture. Event furniture encompasses a variety of items and is fundamental in giving 'body' to the overall look of the event, as well as ensuring the comfort and feasibility of the party.

They can be mirrored, colorful, or rustic. Furthermore, there are countless models and options when it comes to event furniture. The key is to understand a few aspects of the party. For example, what is the style? Is the venue open or closed? What time will the event take place?

All these questions should be asked when defining the furniture that will make up the decor, thus ensuring the right choices.

In this article, we've provided some simple and practical tips to help when making these decisions. Keep reading to find out more!

Event furniture: think about the style.

 

First, it's important to understand the style of the party hosts, in the case of social events, or the company, if it's a corporate gathering. This will help define the overall tone of the decorations. 

After that, the process of defining the items that will make up the visual aspect of the event begins., including the furniture. Some styles are already well-known, for example, modern, boho, rustic, or a more sophisticated atmosphere, 

To make this decision, professionals like interior designers are essential, as they can understand, through the right questions, what the hosts' objectives are and how to reflect that in the decor. Therefore, event furniture is fundamental to achieving this goal with excellence.

The event venue

Well, understanding the style the hosts would like to give the event, another step is to book the venue where the gathering will take place. Usually, this is one of the first decisions to be made and needs to be done in advance to avoid availability problems. 

One important tip is: conduct a technical visit to the site. We've already talked about the importance of this task here. – with the presence of the decorator. This way, it's possible to visualize the space and understand what furniture will be needed, whether it's interesting to divide the spaces, whether it's necessary to think about furniture for indoor or outdoor areas, and more.

Still talking about event furniture and the venue where the party will take place, another interesting point is the venue's existing furniture inventory. For example, at the Center Convention, clients have a variety of furniture options such as tables, chairs, sofas, racks, and more. This ensures practicality and cost savings by using the venue's own furniture.

What to consider when choosing furniture for your event.

So, the time has come to choose the furniture for your event? We've listed some best practices to keep in mind to ensure you make the right choices. This way, you can create a harmonious décor and a comfortable environment for your guests.

A first guideline, which may seem basic but is one of the main considerations when choosing furniture for events, is to check the quality of the piece. It may seem simple, but damaged, dirty, or defective materials can compromise comfort and appearance. 

To avoid this, having a decorator is essential, as these professionals are trained to quickly identify these problems. Next, check out three more tips that will help you make the right choices when selecting furniture for your event.

Think about your guests: their profile and the number of them.

Based on your guest list, you'll determine the amount of furniture you'll need for your event. This will allow you to clearly decide when hiring chairs, tables, bistro sets, armchairs, and more, and it directly impacts your budget. So, when it's time to finalize furniture rentals, be very clear about the size of your guest list. 

Furthermore, it's important to consider the unique characteristics of your guests, as this will ensure that those present feel comfortable at your event. Will people with disabilities, the elderly, and children be attending your party? Then consider, for example, the need for accessibility, or in the case of the elderly, that seating near speakers, the dance floor, or more uncomfortable chairs are not suitable.

If theConsider the size of the event space.

A second tip is to pay attention to the size of the venue where your celebration will take place. In this sense, event furniture plays an important role in ensuring that there are no empty spaces.

With this in mind, it's possible to determine the size of the buffet tables, whether tables with six or eight seats are more suitable for the guests, and even whether it's more advantageous to use round or rectangular tables. 

Furthermore, understanding the layout of the space makes it possible to plan how it will be 'divided', into an entrance hall, lounges, and the furniture that will be needed for these locations. 

Be careful with circulation. 

To ensure accessibility and comfort for guests, Good circulation is essential. Therefore, furniture needs to be the ideal size to ensure people have enough space to walk and dance comfortably. 

Another factor that will also influence the decision is the type of service. If the party will have a buffet, you'll need support tables, but if you're serving food yourself... finger foods, With waiters constantly circulating, free space is needed, and bistros are a good option for guests to sit comfortably. 

Host your event in our space.

Interested in holding your event at the Center Convention? You can check out all the infrastructure available at the Convention Center and throughout the Center Shopping Complex by speaking with our team. Call us at (34) 3239-8300 or email comercial@centerconvention.com.br. You can also reserve a date by clicking [here]. HERE.