About Speciality Linens - Event magazine article 2006
Meet the budget:
Jonathan David, Creative Design Director at Speciality Linens believes that with tables and chairs on full view when entering a room, dressing them is a key priority at any event.
Many, if not most of our clients are looking for a strong visual impact at their events. Good lighting is vital as this sets the visual tone to the room, however the props, flowers and linens are what really bring the room to life.
It's definitely worth spending the time to get to know which products are available to you in the linen rental market and how you can use them. Remember your choice of colours, fabrics & styles can make all the difference between a visually stunning room setting and a visual disaster.
Low Budget
Having a low budget needn't mean poor quality linens. Single layer, coloured floor length cloths are the ideal way to improve a room's image on a shoestring budget. The difference in price between coloured cloths is nil when hiring from us so by using a bit of creative thought you can really add a wow effect without any increase in costs.
If you have a slightly higher budget, chair covers can make the greatest improvement to any setting. One key point to remember is presentation, chair covers like clothes are not a one size fits all item, spend the time to ensure that the cover you are being offered fits your chair. We offer tens of sizes, and will send you samples to confirm the fit.
Medium Budget
For those with a little more money to spend, the options increase significantly. Layering tablecloths is a popular option for those with a medium budget. Adding round organza overlays gives the table surfaces lift and flair. Alternatively if your event is using rectangular trestle tables, try using a runner along the centre to define the serving space.
Where chair covers are concerned, try adding tassels or bows to set off the back of the chair. If you have a strong corporate or bridal colour, bows are the ideal way to include it especially if you are looking for a more subtle colour approach.
High budget
When you have a large budget, the opportunities can be endless. Many clients look to create something totally unique, this can be achieved in a variety of ways, for example, at the launch of The Incredibles Movie last year we printed the Incredibles logo on to the rear of every chair cover to create a truly bespoke scene. On previous occasions clients have had their fabric dyed by us to their colour preference, one such client asked us to source and dye a pure silk to his colour specification. To ensure the uniqueness of this, we were instructed to burn all the chair covers and cloths after the event.
If you really want a memorable event without the cost of buying bespoke, why not take advantage of the new Couture Collections. Here there is a wide choice of styles to cover events from the trendy RAW collection based around designer jeans wear, to the chic Art Collection with its oriental aura. Alternatively you could opt for the Opulence range with its grand array of rich and vibrant colours which won't fail to add a distinctive air of glamour & sophistication to any room setting.
