Let’s be real – when picking out pieces for an event soft seating area, it can be a little overwhelming just to pick which gorgeous couch and which chairs to put with it, much less accessorize the entire thing as well! And it can be so easy to find yourself over budget if you have a pillow fetish as serious as ours! So we get asked this question a lot: “do the accents really matter that much?”
Well, we’re going to give you the most honest, real answer there is: decorating is hands down, 100% of the time, PERSONAL. It’s all up to YOUR personal taste. So as far as which accents and accessories to choose, that’s entirely up to what you like! But do they matter? Of course – we think the details matter a lot! They help communicate a theme, define a style, and support a color story. They make a space more inviting and memorable. So how do you accessorize to tell the story and create the vibes you want without going over budget?
You don’t have to go overboard – just a few, well-chosen touches can go a long way in taking your event lounge from “meh” to “OMG!!” And we’re going to break it all down for you!
You don’t have to tell us twice – the furniture pieces are already so pretty on their own – right??! But all by themselves, is that sweet sofa and set of adorable chairs getting you that picture-perfect setting you’re dreaming of?
Let’s strip down this lounge setup above – right down to the bare bones of just the furniture pieces and build it back together again piece by piece, so you can see exactly how each detail and accessory impacts the overall aesthetic of the entire space!
First – define your vibe goals. This is all about creating a mood – how do you want your guests to feel at your event? What’s the atmosphere? Try to come up with four or five style adjectives to help you define your vision.
Here’s what we picked for this lounge: VIBE GOALS: MID CENTURY, SOFT, CASUAL, EARTHY, BOHO
Check out the first pic below. This setup is already off to a great start. The pieces all speak the same language – they’re all mid-century, or MC-inspired, with casual-earthy vibes. But all on their own – it’s feeling a little cold and sterile, right? In the next photo on the right, look how adding a rug (or a pair of rugs!!) helps tie all the pieces together and define the space – just like the rug in your own living room! No floating furniture pieces.
Already starting to look better!
Next, a couple of accent pillows add texture, personality, and style! They also help communicate a complete color palette!
And if you’re asking us, never leave your accent tables naked! Florals have an amazing way of bringing softness to a lounge setting and making it feel “finished” – just like the flowers on your head table – it’s just not done until the flowers show up for the party! We just popped in a few dried bits we had here in the warehouse and look how much softer it feels! Now imagine the transformation if you added some fresh beauties from your florist! Be still my heart 😍
Oh yeah – it’s really coming together now!
Adding a backdrop to a lounge setup is a great way to add dimension, fill empty vertical space, and draw focus. We used a few sections from our Philip Slatted Arches Backdrop for a simple, geometric touch.
A few giant palms finish things off with an unexpected touch of texture, shape, and boho flair!
FEATURED RENTALS IN THIS LOUNGE:
Elise Sectional
Riley Chairs
Nico Loveseat
5×8 Jute Rug
Callen Rug
Roman Glass Coffee Table
Lilian Accent Table
Mica Stone Accent Table
Philip Slatted Arches
Rhone Vase
Bertie Indigo Mudcloth Pillow
Panya Kilim Pillow
Mesi Kilim Pillow
Woven Boucle Throw Pillow – Natural
Stone Chambray Pillow
Cafe Lights
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Gathered is a specialty rental company based in Moorhead, MN, serving upper and western MN and eastern ND. Use our collection of gorgeous furniture and decor pieces to create one of a kind event spaces, weddings, photo shoots, and trade show displays. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your next event or visual display!