Event Set Design & Theming

Event Set Design & Theming in London, Surrey & Hampshire

Bespoke sets, backdrops, draping and installations that turn a venue into a world of its own.

Theming is where an idea stops being a mood board and starts being a space your guests walk into. The right set design changes how people feel the moment they arrive: a ballroom becomes a speakeasy, a marquee becomes a rose garden, a conference stage becomes a statement about your brand.

Peachy Productions provides event set design and theming across London, Surrey and Hampshire from our warehouse in Aldershot. We design, build and install every set, then light it properly, because a set that isn't lit well is just scenery. Our designers and production crew work as one team, so what you approve on paper is exactly what appears on the day.

Corporate event set design

Your stage is often the most photographed part of a conference or awards dinner. We design corporate event sets that carry your brand, frame your speakers and look sharp on camera: stage backdrops, branded fascias, lecterns, award plinths and LED-integrated sets. We create set designs for conferences, awards ceremonies, product launches and brand activations, including the Bollinger Champagne activation at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

Brand activation and pop-up theming

Brand activations need to stop people in their tracks. We design and build pop-up installations, immersive experiences and themed spaces that people want to walk into, photograph and share. Our work includes a Taylor's Port pop-up installation at the Game Fair at Ragley Hall and an interactive light tunnel for a client activation in Vienna.

Wedding and party theming

Theming isn't only for corporate events. We create wedding set design and party theming for private celebrations across Surrey and Hampshire: floral canopies, ceremony backdrops, draping, bars and themed rooms. For a Suffolk country wedding, we designed and built a hand-made canopy of pink and white roses inside a stretch tent. We've also created themed private parties, from Africa-inspired celebrations to elegant draped receptions.

Our event set design and theming services

• Concept and design: mood boards, 3D visuals and scale drawings, so you can see the set before it's built.
• Stage sets and backdrops: printed, painted, fabric and LED-integrated backdrops for stages and photo walls.
• Draping and fabric: ceiling drapes, wall drapes and star cloths to change the feel of a room.
• Floral and botanical installations: canopies, arches and hanging installations, created with specialist florists.
• Props and furniture: themed bars, signage, plinths, lounge furniture and set dressing.
• Branding: logo walls, gobo projection and branded fascias.
• Lighting the set: every design is lit by our own lighting team.

How our set design and theming process works

1. Brief: we talk through your event, audience, brand and budget.
2. Concept: we present ideas, mood boards and visuals for you to shape.
3. Design: we produce detailed drawings, check them against the venue and agree materials.
4. Build: our team builds and prepares the set in our workshop.
5. Install and light: we install on site, light the set and make final adjustments with you.
6. De-rig: we remove everything and leave the venue as we found it.

Why choose Peachy for event set design & theming

Set design, lighting and staging under one roof: Most set designers rely on separate lighting and staging suppliers. We do all three, so your set is designed with the light and structure it needs from day one.

Event theming that works in real venues: We know venue rules on fixings, fire-retardant materials and access times, so our designs are practical as well as beautiful.

Set design for any budget and scale: From a single photo wall to a fully themed venue, we focus your budget where your guests will notice it most.

Event set design & theming across London, Surrey and Hampshire

We design and build sets for events across London, from the City to the West End; throughout Surrey, including Guildford, Woking, Farnham and Brooklands; and across Hampshire, from Winchester and Basingstoke to the New Forest. For larger productions we also work nationwide.

Event set design and theming FAQs

How far ahead should we book event set design? For bespoke builds, eight to twelve weeks gives time for design, approval and construction. Simpler theming can be turned around faster.

Are your event set design materials fire-safe? Yes. We use fire-retardant materials and can provide certificates for your venue.

Can event theming include our branding? Yes. We add logos, brand colours and messaging through printed graphics, LED content, gobo projection and signage.

Talk to us about your event set design

Send us your date, venue and ideas, and we'll come back with a concept and quote.