CUSTOM PRODUCTION

Your Starting Point for Understanding Custom Production

Event dining area with custom sourced products
Event lounge and bar with custom sourced products

Bringing concepts to life through craftsmanship, creativity, and precision.

Every unforgettable event starts with a vision, and sometimes that vision calls for something that doesn’t yet exist. Our Custom Production services bridge design & execution, bringing together our internal creative capabilities and a trusted network of specialty production partners.

Depending on the scope, work may be completed through in-house capabilities, produced in collaboration with one of our trusted specialty partners, or coordinated directly between the client and production partner with our team remaining involved in the rental-related details. From hand-painted finishes and custom graphics to bespoke fabrication and product sourcing, we help determine the right path for each project.

When your design calls for something extraordinary, we find it, build it, or paint it.

Creative production tailored to your event’s story.
Our production capabilities extend far beyond rentals. Whether you’re customizing a bar façade to match your event palette, fabricating a new architectural piece, or sourcing a statement item that ties everything together, our team guides every step from concept to installation.

Add this service to your wishlist to begin the planning process. Our team will connect with you to discuss scope, options, pricing, and availability.

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CUSTOM PRODUCTION APPLICATIONS

Click through tabset to view the different custom production applications we offer.

CUSTOM PRODUCTION APPLICATIONS 01

Custom Painting

Custom painted bar

Paint can completely transform an event piece. Our Custom Painting service allows clients to adapt existing inventory or bring new builds to life with custom colors. Whether matching a brand color, mimicking a natural surface like stone or wood, or adding high-gloss drama, we ensure every painted finish aligns with your event’s visual story.

Capabilities

  • Color-matching to event palette
  • Durable coatings designed for high-traffic event use
  • Paintable surfaces include bars, shelving, and props

Things to Consider

  • Painted items require additional production time for prep and curing.
  • Some finishes may have added cost.
  • Paint color can appear differently under event lighting; test swatches are encouraged.

Best Use

  • Matching bars, backdrops, or scenic walls to your event color palette
  • Coordinating lounge or furniture pieces for a cohesive look
  • Creating dramatic statement pieces or feature walls
Custom painted bar
CUSTOM PRODUCTION APPLICATIONS 02

Custom Fabrication

Interior of reception tent with custom bar

When an idea can’t be sourced, it may need to be built. Our Custom Fabrication services connect creative direction with the technical expertise required to turn a concept or sketch into a finished piece.

Each project is evaluated individually to determine the best production approach. Builds may be completed by our in-house carpenter when scope and scheduling allow or developed in close collaboration with one of our trusted fabrication partners. Throughout the process, our team can help guide the design, coordinate production details, and integrate custom finishes, graphics, and rental elements into the final result.

Capabilities

  • Custom bar and back-bar builds
  • Scenic walls, stage surrounds, and branded installations
  • Modular structures built from wood, metal, or acrylic

Things to Consider

  • Fabrication requires additional lead time and client approvals.
  • Custom builds are one-of-a-kind and non-returnable after production.
  • Depending on the project, fabrication may be managed through The 1978 Collection or contracted directly with a trusted production partner.
  • Engineering and safety requirements may influence final design.

Best Use

  • Branded environments or immersive experiences
  • Specialty bars, food stations, or stage designs
  • Corporate activations or weddings seeking a signature statement piece
Interior of reception tent with custom bar
CUSTOM PRODUCTION APPLICATIONS 03

Custom Product Sourcing

Interior of reception tent lounge with custom sourced products

Sometimes the perfect piece already exists, it just needs to be found. Our sourcing service connects you with unique furnishings, textiles, and décor elements through our network of design and vendor partners. Whether you’re seeking a fabric we don’t carry, a piece of furniture with a specific silhouette, or materials to complement your design scheme, we locate, manage, and deliver it seamlessly within your rental plan.

Capabilities

  • Collaboration with vendors
  • Access to a wide array of textiles, furniture, and finishes
  • Coordination of all logistics, quality control, and delivery timelines

Things to Consider

  • Sourcing timelines vary depending on vendor location and availability.
  • Minimum order quantities or additional freight fees may apply.
  • Custom-sourced items may not qualify for standard cancellation policies.

Best Use

  • Enhancing an existing design with one-of-a-kind details
  • Finding materials or finishes not stocked in our inventory
  • Coordinating with designers seeking complete visual alignment
Interior of reception tent lounge with custom sourced products
CUSTOM PRODUCTION APPLICATIONS 01

Custom Painting

Custom painted bar
Paint can completely transform an event piece. Our Custom Painting service allows clients to adapt existing inventory or bring new builds to life with custom colors. Whether matching a brand color, mimicking a natural surface like stone or wood, or adding high-gloss drama, we ensure every painted finish aligns with your event’s visual story.

Capabilities

  • Color-matching to event palette
  • Durable coatings designed for high-traffic event use
  • Paintable surfaces include bars, shelving, and props

Things to Consider

  • Painted items require additional production time for prep and curing.
  • Some finishes may have added cost.
  • Paint color can appear differently under event lighting; test swatches are encouraged.

Best Use

  • Matching bars, backdrops, or scenic walls to your event color palette
  • Coordinating lounge or furniture pieces for a cohesive look
  • Creating dramatic statement pieces or feature walls
Custom painted bar
CUSTOM PRODUCTION APPLICATIONS 02

Custom Fabrication

Interior of reception tent with custom bar
When an idea can’t be sourced, it may need to be built. Our Custom Fabrication services connect creative direction with the technical expertise required to turn a concept or sketch into a finished piece.

Each project is evaluated individually to determine the best production approach. Builds may be completed by our in-house carpenter when scope and scheduling allow or developed in close collaboration with one of our trusted fabrication partners. Throughout the process, our team can help guide the design, coordinate production details, and integrate custom finishes, graphics, and rental elements into the final result.

Capabilities

  • Custom bar and back-bar builds
  • Scenic walls, stage surrounds, and branded installations
  • Modular structures built from wood, metal, or acrylic

Things to Consider

  • Fabrication requires additional lead time and client approvals.
  • Custom builds are one-of-a-kind and non-returnable after production.
  • Depending on the project, fabrication may be managed through The 1978 Collection or contracted directly with a trusted production partner.
  • Engineering and safety requirements may influence final design.

Best Use

  • Branded environments or immersive experiences
  • Specialty bars, food stations, or stage designs
  • Corporate activations or weddings seeking a signature statement piece
Interior of reception tent with custom bar
CUSTOM PRODUCTION APPLICATIONS 03

Custom Product Sourcing

Interior of reception tent lounge with custom sourced products
Sometimes the perfect piece already exists, it just needs to be found. Our sourcing service connects you with unique furnishings, textiles, and décor elements through our network of design and vendor partners. Whether you’re seeking a fabric we don’t carry, a piece of furniture with a specific silhouette, or materials to complement your design scheme, we locate, manage, and deliver it seamlessly within your rental plan.

Capabilities

  • Collaboration with vendors
  • Access to a wide array of textiles, furniture, and finishes
  • Coordination of all logistics, quality control, and delivery timelines

Things to Consider

  • Sourcing timelines vary depending on vendor location and availability.
  • Minimum order quantities or additional freight fees may apply.
  • Custom-sourced items may not qualify for standard cancellation policies.

Best Use

  • Enhancing an existing design with one-of-a-kind details
  • Finding materials or finishes not stocked in our inventory
  • Coordinating with designers seeking complete visual alignment
Interior of reception tent lounge with custom sourced products

CUSTOM PRODUCTION FAQ’s

Custom projects come with their own set of questions and we’re here to help you navigate every stage, from concept to completion. Below are answers to some of the most common inquiries we receive about our painting, fabrication, and sourcing process.