Event and Production Drape Hire top tips

When dressing any venue, event and production drape hire is an essential tool for transforming it into the space you need it to be!

Transforming a bland venue into an unrecognisable one, event and production drape hire covers up unsightly aspects and allows you to create a uniformity that matches a specific theme or style you are going for. It can be used to mask walls and ceilings and even to divide up areas in your event space by using pipe and drapes to create temporary, easy-to-set-up fabric walls. As expert producers of event drapes, Cover it Up know a thing or two about draping venues and event spaces, so here are a few handy tips to point you in the right direction.

So, what is event draping?

Draping is a fabric that is hung or laid to create a specific aesthetic in an event space. It’s effectively curtains that can be used everywhere – walls, ceilings and more. The main draping options are wall drapes, ceiling drapes – material that covers up walls or ceilings, and pipe and drape, which can create multiple zones within an event space. An essential theming and functional tool in event design, event draping is a great way of covering up areas within a space that you don’t want to be visible. Quick and effective to install, It usually covers up walls and ceilings in a venue.

Event and production drape hire tips

Draping can be a versatile and effective element in event design. Here are some top tips for using draping in an event space, considering functional, logistical, and theming perspectives:

Function

Define Spaces: Use pipe and drape to define different areas within the event space. Pipe and drape refer to using upright pipes and drape supports to create partitions, backdrops, or booths in event spaces. This flexible system transforms any area into an elegant and functional space.

Concealment

Event and production drape hire can be used effectively to hide unsightly walls, pillars, or other structural elements creating a more cohesive and aesthetically pleasing environment.

Acoustic Enhancement

If you choose drapes with sound-absorbing properties, you will benefit from improved acoustics in your event space, especially in large or open venues. This will greatly enhance your music and entertainment.

Lighting

Choose drapes that allow for the integration of lighting elements. This can enhance the overall atmosphere and mood of the event. We recommend playing with semi-transparent materials and textures, for example, use crocheted drapes or cut-out shapes to flood your space with patterns!

Temperature Control

Consider the functional aspect of draping for temperature control. Heavy drapes such as black wool serge or velvet can help insulate the space, while sheer drapes allow for better ventilation.

Production Drape Hire Logistical Tips:

The practicalities of your choice of fabrics is also key, for example, durability and ease of installation.

Material Selection

Choose flame-retardant materials to comply with safety regulations and ensure the well-being of attendees.

Easy Installation and Removal

Opt for drapes that are easy to install and dismantle to streamline the setup and teardown process.

Customisation

Invest in drapes that can be easily customised in terms of length, colour, and texture to match different event themes and styles. Work with an experienced company that can alter existing, or create bespoke drapes for your production.

Durability

Choose durable fabrics that can withstand handling, folding, and potential wear and tear during multiple uses.

Theming Tips:

When it comes to designing an event, nothing will tie together all your ideas or make planning easier than having a good event theme to work with. Whether it’s a party, a conference, a product launch, an office party, or a wedding, the theme you build your event around will create coherence, atmosphere, and a natural structure.

Colour Coordination

Select drapes that complement or match the overall colour scheme of the event. This can contribute to a cohesive and visually appealing design. If you want something to stand out, consider clashing patterns or bold statement drapes on top of more subdued ones.

Themed Backdrops

Create themed backdrops using draping to enhance the overall ambience. This can be especially effective for photo booths or stage setups.

Layering Effects

Carefully layer drapes of different lengths, colours and textures to create depth and dimension within the event space.

Personalised Branding

Incorporate branding elements, logos, or event graphics onto drapes to reinforce the event’s identity and message. Use 3D projection logos on top of drapes to efficiently and effectively unify your space!

Transition Zones

Use draping strategically in transition zones to guide attendees from one area to another, creating a sense of flow and continuity.

Production Drape Hire for your event

No1 in the UK for event and production drape hire, Cover It Up can provide everything you need to dress your event. Our highly skilled team of creatives can produce any size backdrop to meet your exact needs. All our production drape fabrics meet European flammability requirements and come in a wide range of colours and materials, perfect for trade shows, grand reveals, stage, theatre and music productions, all at affordable prices, what are you waiting for?