Booth Crush: Merchandise Displays

Display Risers for Usage and Selling

One of our readers recently asked us to suggest some display ideas that could be used as well as sold. We have done blog posts on just about every other kind of display so we thought we would share a few ideas. Risers make good displays as they add visual interest. Risers came be handmade like in this next photo. I think these are gorgeous and would look great if you could use some recycled lumber with chippy paint.

Other items you can use are stools. I love using these and when I'm out junkin I'm always on the lookout for them. These are so easy to paint great for staging and often a good seller.

Although this next idea is not a riser, I loved the concept. If you were going to display this on top of a table, you could leave off the legs. Just think of all the pretty wallpapers you could add to the back. I think you could also achieve this look by framing up some 1x4's.

This next idea was taken from Craft Hackers. They even have step-by-step tutorial on their blog on how to build this display.

Audrey made this beautiful steps after she say a similar set sell on ebay. Click here to see more.

These adorable spools are available through Antique Farmhouse

Remember you can always stack smaller tables on larger table to create displays. Or take a coffee table and split it in half to create this adorable display. Image from Remodelaholic

Or how about an entire wall with old tables. This idea is great, but if you went to all this trouble to build this more than likely you would not want to sell it. But I thought I would share it anyway for inspiration.
Image from Notapaperhouse.com

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Antique Booth Shelving

antique booth shelving

If you sell a lot of smalls you are going to need shelving. I'm always on the look out for cute shelves and bookcases as these seem to do really well for me. I recently did a search on the internet to find some ideas. Pinterest can be your best friend when looking for inspiration. We thought we would show you what we came up with.

Most of these images came from Pinterest. I added credits if they were obtained from another site. If you know of a credit that is missing, please let us know as we do not like to intentionally leave these off. Thanks and enjoy!

Via: Oliver & Rust

I love the look of stacked crates. You can always easily move them around and take them away. via: EclecticallyVintage.com

I love this next idea because of the chippy, weathered wood behind it. I may have to borrow it

If you have room in your booth, this is a cute idea too. Stack smaller bookcases on a table

This page called: Living Vintage has a lot of great ideas

So this next idea is kind of in the shelving category. I love that it could be used not only for gloves, but hankies, tea towels and more

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5 Easy Tips for Staging A Booth Like a Pro

Antique Booth

1. LIGHTING

2. STACK YOUR ITEMS

3. CREATE VIGNETTES

4. CHOOSE A THEME

5. MAKE YOUR BOOTH WELCOMING

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Lighting is Inviting

You will hear me speak a lot about this topic. Lighting up your booth is also gonna help increase your sales. Items tend to get pushed back in dark corners, nooks and crannies. If your customer can't see it, it's not selling. If you have an electrical outlet in your booth use it. Bring in different size lamps. Scatter them around your booth. If you don't have an outlet see if your neighbor does. Ask management if you are allowed to use your neighbors outlet. You won't know until you ask. Not all booths have outlets so Inquire about moving to a booth that does. I have been in both situations. When I have lighted booths, my sales are always better.

Image Source: Blossoms Vintage Chic

Image Source: Moonlight Rainbow

Image Source: Pinterest

Create Vignettes

A beautiful vignette will draw customers like flies to honey. When creating a vignette have a theme in mind. If you were doing a beach theme, you could use some things like fish netting, starfish, seashells, picture frames, nautical items, candles etc. You could start with an old weathered crate or vintage suitcase. Drape your fish netting over the crate or inside the suitcase. Then start to create your vignette with all your beach related items. Use items that compliment each other in color. Vary the height of objects with pedestals or old books. Lean a mirror into the mix. Mirrors will create the the illusion that the space is larger.

This next photo is a wonderful example. Suitcases are the perfect foundation for building a vignette.

Image via: Girl in Pink

I love this next vignette. I love all the silver, glitter roses and old photos. Very romantic.

Image Source: My Desert Cottage

Stack, Stack, Stack

If you are short on space in your booth start taking advantage of air space. Stacking things will not only help maximize every square inch of your space, it's also a great design feature. Stack smaller tables and benches on top of larger pieces of furniture. This is the perfect opportunity to create a vignette as you go.

Image Soure: Pinterest

Image Source: Pinterest

Back Roads & Blooms event at Sweet Salvage on 7th March 19-22nd 2014. Design by Myko Bocek/Aquamarina Antiques.

Choose a Theme

I know I'm always drawn to those booths that have themes. While this is not necessary, I think it does tend to reel more customers into your space. They will be at least tempted to take a closer look. It's all about visual merchandising. Here is an example of a gorgeous Spring themed booth.

Image Source: French Larkspur

Here is another one from My Desert Cottage.
This booth says to me: Rustic Glam. So beautiful.

Image Source: My Desert Cottage

Make Your Booth Welcoming

Decorate your booth as if it were a room in your home. Think warm and inviting. Bring in things like lighting, fabrics, throw rugs, mirrors, plants or fresh flowers.