{"id":4321,"date":"2016-12-05T10:03:19","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T16:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.andersons.com\/?p=4321"},"modified":"2022-07-18T16:07:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T16:07:36","slug":"prom-decorating-101-5-easy-ways-to-transform-your-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/prom-decorating-101-5-easy-ways-to-transform-your-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Prom Decorating 101: 5 Easy Ways to Transform Your Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the questions we most often hear from Prom Committees is: How should we decorate for Prom? No worries. We have you covered. With these easy ideas, you can take any space from ordinary to extraordinary and create the perfect look for your high school Prom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cover Large Spaces<a href=\"www.andersons.com\/decorations\/wall-coverings\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1906\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/hse_committes_image11.jpg\" alt=\"Spirit Week Hallway Decorating Contest\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/hse_committes_image11.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/hse_committes_image11-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Large spaces, like walls, locker bays, and bleachers can sometimes be tricky to decorate appropriately. The easiest and most effective way to deal with these areas is to cover them completely. Go all out with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/wall-coverings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wall and floor coverings<\/a>, like murals, background illustrations, patterned paper, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/photo-booth-themes-and-props\/photo-booth-themes-and-backdrops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">light walls<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/fabrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fabrics<\/a>. Once covered, large spaces can be used as quick and easy backdrops for Prom photos, too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fill Open Spaces<br \/>\n<\/strong>Your complete Prom theme may not take up the entire room. If you have large open spaces (or even small spaces, like corners) you need to fill or just want to add more elements to round out your theme <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">d\u00e9cor<\/a>, try some of these fun ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Balloons<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Life size Stand Ups<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Columns<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Theme Accent Pieces (trees, lampposts, cardboard cut outs)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Photo Ops<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Liven Up Gathering Areas<br \/>\n<\/strong>Prom guests will do most of their socializing in common spaces, so make sure you jazz up seating areas with fun <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/table-and-chair-decor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">table and chair d\u00e9cor<\/a>. Cover tables with fabric and line them with mini lights. Then, sprinkle <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/classic-decorations\/confetti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">confetti<\/a> and add a matching <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/centerpieces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">centerpiece<\/a> to complete the look. Use chair sashes, lights, and more to give your chairs a dramatic look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enhance Entranceways<br \/>\n<\/strong>The entrance is the first thing teens will see when they arrive at Prom, so you want to make a big impact there. Put up an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/arches-and-gates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">arch<\/a> that guests can walk through (also a great photo op spot) and lay a red carpet or lighted <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/themes\/props-and-kit-separates\/pathways\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pathway<\/a> on the floor. Depending on your theme, you can also use dramatic pieces, like columns, trees, or cardboard cut outs at the entrance.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"www.andersons.com\/decorations\/fabrics\/fancy-fabrics\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4303\" src=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/FabricDrape-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"fabricdrape\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/FabricDrape-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/FabricDrape-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/FabricDrape.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Create Spectacular Ceilings<br \/>\n<\/strong>The easiest way to transform the look of a boring ceiling is with fabric. Either use a ready-made <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/fabrics\/fancy-fabrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fabric kit<\/a>, or hang a ceiling ring and create your own fabric look. Enhance the look with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersons.com\/decorations\/hanging-decor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hanging d\u00e9cor<\/a>, like stars, paper lanterns, and mini lights to turn your ceiling into a Prom show stopper.<\/p>\n<p>Prom decorating doesn\u2019t have to be daunting. Just follow these easy steps to create the Prom scene of your dreams.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">andersons.com<\/a> now for all your school event decorations!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the questions we most often hear from Prom Committees is: How should we decorate for Prom? 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