of color that appear in nature, you get a fresh look that feels natural.
The rustic and vintage looks of the recent past are also morphing toward eclecticism, and combine art deco, modernism and urban industrial styles for a more sophisticated, residential vibe. Gold and brass metals complemented by glass, wood or marble surfaces are trending in accent and dining tables, as well as shelving and other occasional furnishings.“ The look of the season is marble surfaces,” says designer Jordan Carbotti of Perfect Surroundings,“ You’ re seeing it incorporated into nearly every event design and it mixes easily with other materials and fits into any theme, not to mention it’ s really sophisticated.”
Finally, meeting and events must reflect changing millennial generation expectations and facilitate networking, engagement and connections. Technology and power incorporated into seating and tables helps keep attendees stay charged, but flexibility in furnishings is also paramount. Ottomans, such as CORT’ s new Marche collection, available in 10 colors, are a great way to create campfire seating and small theater groupings that can be easily rearranged for impromptu creative gatherings within larger meetings. An added bonus, they add a wonderful pop of color!
Today, planners must think about creating meeting environments that are comfortable and functional- gone are the days of boring theater seating using uncomfortable banquet chairs. Attendees expect a higher standard to help foster creativity and learning. Upgraded meeting furnishings such as CORT’ s Meeting Chairs, PRO executive chair, or Roma seating collection are good examples of the type of stylish, modern seating that can be mixed together to design a meeting room for maximum engagement.
To learn more about CORT’ s exhibit and event rental collections or top trends for 2017 visit:
www. cortevents. com
08