From sustainable and safe choices to bringing in more natural light and bright colors, here are the up-and-coming event design trends for parties at event centers in 2021.

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If you’re planning some kind of party at an event center in Alamo, TX , you might be stumped as to where you should start. There’s a lot to do when planning an event! But don’t despair – there are lots of easy ways to get started on event planning. Like the up-and-coming trends for this new year. 
 
From sustainable and safe choices to bringing in more natural light and bright colors, here are the up-and-coming event design trends for2021: 
  • Splashes of Color – Neutral hues will still keep the spotlight, but in 2021 they will begin to be accented by splashes of soft colors, like earthy greens, pastel pinks, soft blues, light mints, and cool terracotta. There are also rumors that black or darkly colored pops of accents might be making a comeback. 

  • Intimate Spaces – Even though open event plans aren’t going anywhere; many people will be adding intimate areas and seating into their designs come 2021. This trend will pop up in the form of zones that create multiple gathering spots in one large room. For example, you can add an armchair or a pouf in a nook or corner to create a special seating area at your event. 

  • Organic Materials – Organic materials like wood, bamboo, wicker, hemp, rattan, jute and more are going to be big in 2021. You can expect them to appear in furniture, finishes, decorations and more. Organic materials are easy to incorporate into almost any event in accents and accessories to add or to serve as centerpieces. 

  • Sustainability and Safety – Green, sustainable living has never been more popular. If you haven’t invested in energy-efficient, sustainable choices for your event, right now is the best time to start. Sustainable products not only save the environment, but they also help save you money. Look for upcycled décor items or choose local, sustainable vendors. Safety is also going to be big in 2021 with the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to safety guidelines, events will have a much larger focus on plenty of space, sanitizing, and social distancing. 

  • Add Metal – An interesting contrast to all the organic materials will be metal accents. Metal finishes on furniture, light fixtures and artwork add industrial, modern interest to event décor and helps balance out a potential excess of natural materials and textures. 

  • Natural Light – To match the organic materials, events are going to be filled with natural light in 2021. This is because natural light creates an open, airy feeling that’s impossible to duplicate with electric light. Plus, natural light helps highlight the finishes and colors in a space. This lean towards natural light might manifest in event centers with lots of big windows or in tents and other outdoor events becoming very popular. 

 
Do you want to learn more about event design or Alamo, TX event centers ? Memorial Event Center is here to help. Our gorgeous space is ready and waiting to make your 2021 event dreams come true. Call or visit us today for more information.

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