With graduation season here, many high school and college seniors are preparing for their moment on the main stage. A graduation ceremony is a significant milestone for all students, worthy of proper recognition and celebration with family and friends. Given that the majority of graduation ceremonies take place in the spring, consider hosting your party outdoors to provide a colorful, natural backdrop for your guests (and it keeps the inside of your home clean!). CORT’s event-planning experts offer a checklist to help you throw THE event of the season, making you the talk of the town: Select a date Check with family members and friends to make sure they are available on the day you would like to celebrate your graduation and make sure one of your classmates has not already scheduled their party on that day. Consider a theme Maybe you play on a sports team and want to incorporate your school colors or there was a current event that will always remind you of your academic life. Whatever it might be, select a theme that will make sense to your guests and tell a little something about your experience throughout your school years. Design and distribute invitations With …
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In past furniture blog posts, we have stressed the importance of creating an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere for guests and potential buyers through home staging and rental furniture selection best practice. When you are dreaming up the perfectly arranged home, it is a natural step to also plan for guest overnight stays. The guest room is a reflection of your hospitality. A well planned arrangement that makes one feel welcome and comfortable is a kindness that does not go unnoticed. This week on a twitter chat based on interior design themes, categorized by the #intdesignerchat hashtag, the topic was focused on guest room accommodations. The conversation stirred a lot creative ideas among furniture blog writers, interior designers, architects, and home stagers. Some great tips were brought to the table. Leslie Fine, of Leslie Fine Interiors, stressed the importance of “know[ing] in advance the schedule of their visit so that all expectations are met”. When the topic of essential amenities was raised, bed comfort was number one. There was a discussion at length about what extra amenities should be provided for guests. Among the “must haves” for ultimate comfort, “a chair, a luggage rack, and a reading light” were some extra special touches Sam Henderson, the …
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Outdoor events are one of the great joys of summer. The memories created at a well-planned outdoor event can last a lifetime. With Independence Day on the horizon, we’d like to offer a few planning tips for your next outdoor event. Tip #1: Remember to keep your guests cool in the summer heat. If shade is an option, placing some seating in shaded areas can give your guests a break from the direct sunlight. Ice buckets filled with bottled water placed generously around the seating area can enhance the décor while keeping your guests comfortable. LED lighting from our Luna Lighting collection creates a remarkable ambiance and does not produce additional heat. This July 4th, adorn your outdoor space with LED lights in red, white and blue. Or mix and match from any of our stunning collections. Tip # 2: Wind can be a welcome or unwelcome guest at any outdoor party. If your event venue is typically windy, consider accessories that will help keep things stationary. On the other hand, in venues that have little to no breeze, you may want to add a few well-placed fans. Tip #3: When placing furniture, consider how you want your guests to …
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Planning a spectacular corporate event or trade show is quite a bit of work. There are thousands of details, large and small, to prepare and logistical issues to work out. At CORT, we are recognized for our rental and clearance furniture for both businesses and the home. Our housing and destination services also help assist with making a move for companies and individuals seamless and efficient. And we specialize in providing a comfortable, glamorous layout for corporate events and tradeshows. We believe that designing and furnishing an inviting event atmosphere should be seamless, not stressful. Getting started is easy, and there is no need to break out a pencil or graph paper to begin planning for success. CORT provides an easy-to-use, online interactive space-planning tool that will help you design the perfect event area. There is no software to install, and whether your dimensions need to match the layout of your event space or they fit our preexisting templates, you can quickly and easily get a feel for the event arrangement. Of course, a great design requires the right look and feel. Simply drag and drop the images of CORT’s event furniture catalog directly onto your layout. You may easily …
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