by Brianna Crandall — January 26, 2015—CORT Trade Show & Event Furnishings, the nationwide furniture, lighting and accessories rental company, recently announced the top event furnishings trends for planning a remarkable and unforgettable event in 2015, including powered products, mid-century inspired furnishings, and Hollywood regency glitz.
Powered products
One key trend that facilities managers may take part in with event planners and designers is the incorporation of technology and power into events and trade show furnishings. With an ever-growing need to stay connected, a key consideration for today’s events is how to provide attendees with a solution that allows them to easily recharge their mobile devices.
“CORT is the first event rental company to roll out a complete line of powered products available nationwide that seamlessly incorporates power into the furniture,” said Jordan Carbotti, Perfect Surroundings, Intl. “As a designer, I’m constantly challenged to provide powered solutions for clients, and CORT’s new powered collection is a perfect way to get power to the people without sacrificing style.”
To meet the needs of today’s event attendees, CORT offers a collection of powered products including soft seating, chairs, tables and pedestals to the industry nationwide. The new Naples black vinyl and Roma white vinyl seating collections feature charging outlets built into the arms so that guests will never be without power.
Mid-century inspired furnishings
One of the top design trends for 2015 is mid-century inspired furnishings that reference iconic designs, shapes and modernism first popularized in the 1950s and 1960s. This trend has been brought on by an atmosphere of nostalgia for recognizable contemporary cultural touchstones, says CORT.
“The simple, modern aesthetic of furnishings from this period is popular with today’s event planners,” said Kevin Dana, director of marketing and product development, CORT Trade Show & Event Furnishings. “The minimalism of the pieces coincides with the desire to present a straightforward approach to streamline designs in a complicated world.”
CORT has introduced many new collections to help event planners incorporate this trend into their designs including the Draper collection, Xander sofa, La Brea Chair, Swanson Chair and the Madden Chair. These classic pieces can be used with any event theme to provide an instantly recognizable and iconic silhouette, says the company.
Hollywood regency glitz
Reflecting the glamour of the film industry, Hollywood regency is another popular event design trend for 2015. Incorporating modern furniture and neoclassical pieces with a vintage flair, this trend is heavily influenced by the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood. Event planners can create this stylish look by using furniture that is simple and smaller in scale in conjunction with theatrical, lavish colors, fabrics and textiles.
The CORT Wilshire collection harkens back to this era while creating an updated style for today’s event attendees. Combining blue velvets, gold, silver and black textured upholstery, its iconic look is available to event planners in key metropolitan areas such as New York, Las Vegas and southern California.
To learn more about CORT’s exhibit and event rental collections or top trends for 2015, visit CORT Events.
CORT Trade Show & Event Furnishings is a nationwide provider of rental furnishings for the exhibit and events industry. From high-profile special events to corporate meetings to weddings, CORT provides the rental furnishings that make exhibitions and events possible. CORT also reportedly provides rental furniture to the majority of trade shows and conferences in the nation, including shows and events in Canada.
CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, has been a leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services for over 44 years, including to more than 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom, and partners in more than 70 countries, CORT and its 2,400 “extraordinary employees” offer a breadth of services and companywide commitment to providing excellent customer service.
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