Tis’ the season for designing showroom tables, it seems! I recently had the opportunity to design a fun and festive Fourth of July / summer holiday look for our friends at Bright Event Rentals. Their new showroom is fantastic!
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
My idea for this design was a fun riff on the Fourth of July holiday. It’s rare I get to really lean in on holiday decor. For this table, I imagined a fun brunch wedding on a grassy lawn. Pulling all of the items from Bright Event Rentals stock, the table came to life in no time!
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
Have you ever seen such vibrant X-back chairs? Bright really lives up to its name with their selections!
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
Details, details. I have a thing for a knotted napkin, and turning the knot into a full bow reminded me of bunting, specifically flag bunting like you’d see in a 4th of July parade.
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
I’ve spoken before of the challenges of designing a tablescape that will be on display for several weeks, if not months. Once again, we turn to faux florals. And this time, I did the arranging myself. I will not be moonlighting as a florist, lol!
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
I think we succeeded in creating an elegant yet casual 4th of July luncheon vibe! Always a fan of the overhead shot and this one is no exception. Love getting this birds-eye view!
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
When we decided to use the X-back chairs, I decided to double up on the table runners and set them in an X pattern. When I added the bow-shaped napkins (which kind of look like an X) to the mix, I flexed my favorite design principle: The Rule of Threes. Did you see the three X-shapes before I pointed them out? Bonus points to you if you did!
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
Thanks so much to the fabulous team at Bright Events Rentals for having me in as a Guest Designer. Michelle & Maeve made the day, well…Bright! pun intended.
Photo by Rachel Stelter Photography
Extra special thanks to Rachel Stelter Photography for all of these wonderful photos!
Jul 2, 2018
