Behind the Design: Are you into the group thing?

Have you considered the "grouping thing" for your event? Um, no, I mean Grouped Centerpiece Designs. Grouped Centerpieces or “Groupings” are a little different from "Trio Centerpieces" (which we talked about in one of our much earlier blogs) where 3 of the same designs are repeated on a signal table. Groupings are two, three or more small, minimalist design, or individual designs (usually in varying heights) placed together very closely (as one) on a table.

Groupings work well on different table shape (like the center of a square table, a round table, or down the middle of a long table) and complement a number of design styles. For example, groupings can be created out of a whimsical eclectic collection of different decorative pieces or a quaint cozy group of rustic "take-away" arrangements for guests or a robust, dramatic group of glamorous over-the-top elements.

What makes a Grouping such an interesting design? Variety! Instead one shape at a signal height to focus on, your eye is forced to move across the Grouping – with its multiple shapes and/or at varying heights. But not repeating the same elements over and over again does not create a successful Grouping design. The key to a good Grouping is “unifying all the design elements”. The items of the Grouping should have something in common, something that makes them look as if they "belong together", complement each other, or must be comprised of a least one of the same elements (ie: color, texture, material, style, theme, etc.). Take a look at some of these following Groupings. Notice what the elements of the designs have in common (color, theme, type, etc.) and how they differ… enjoy!