During our coffee with Iván Vallejo, the interior designer at beon. Production shared some of the keys for decorating an event ambiance in summer. The expert also reveals this season’s trends and offers some tips to theme any upcoming event.
Winter or summer decor?
There is no reason to choose, both the temperatures and season mark the decline of one or another. Good weather invites us to organize outdoor events and to use fresher shapes and colors.
Good weather and longer days allow events to be hosted in the outdoors. What clients require when organizing summer events?
This season is characterized by high temperatures that foster the use of outdoor venues and more dynamic and optimistic colors. Depending on the client profile we may opt for strong and vital colors, or softer, more serene colors. Actually we do not try to opt for a marked style, the key is in the mix.
What are the pros of an open air decor?
The main advantage of using outdoors in summer is that we are not subject to any architectural framework, natural exteriors allow freedom of movement.
And the cons?
Time. Who has never be taken by surprise by a summer storm?
Would you spare some summer decor tips?
Light fabrics and soft volumes, accompanied by light shades. The softer and lighter the color, the less the light will attract and, therefore, the less heat. White, beige, and the full range of pastel colors are perfect. Small patterns with flowers, dots or stripes are also allowed.
Which decorative element is a must in any event this season?
Some furniture pieces made in natural fibers such as cane, reed, or rattan.
Which is the trendiest color this summer 2018?
Yellow, undoubtedly.
Tell us three themes that you will suggest for an event in august.
Amazonia, surf aesthetics, and Cuban inspired.
