White Iron Ridge: Making a Grand Entrance

Liz Sullivan
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November 14, 2022
White Iron Ridge Project Feature

Upon one’s grand entrance, making a lasting impression is an important aspect of any event space from weddings and life events to corporate galas, community gatherings and fundraisers. Located on 72 acres of open fields in Smithville, Missouri, White Iron Ridge is a luxury wedding and event venue within a gambrel barn design incorporating elegant yet urban design features and expansive views of its surroundings.

Event venue flooring featuring luxury vinyl plank

Photos by: Picture KC/Samantha Ward

Beyond the venue’s dreamy aesthetic, event flooring to fit the tone and vision of the overall space design is equally important to how it functions for each event experience. Flooring for event venues requires a surface that is highly durable and easy to clean time and time again. It must also provide the ultimate comfort underfoot for when the music hits just right motivating guests to enjoy an evening of dancing and celebrating. Keep in mind that before the music even starts, vendors are rolling in equipment to setup the space from flower installations to music and video gear.

Most importantly, event venues must appeal visually to potential clients.

Luxury vinyl flooring installed in event venue.

Photos by: Picture KC/Samantha Ward

“My jaw dropped when I first saw this installation, and as a wedding planner in my past life, the details within a space are highly considered from top to bottom or shall I say, from bottom to top. Wedding clients are branding their experience to celebrate a new start together, and the visual environment requires a clean and neutral look to make a space their own,” remarks TAJ Director of Marketing, Liz Sullivan. “This luxury vinyl flooring design provides just that, and with the benefits of LVT from cleanability to comfort.”

Photos by: Picture KC/Samantha Ward

 

PRODUCT SELECTION

With the help of SRS Design, the White Iron Ridge team selected two different luxury vinyl plank designs to adorn 11,000 square feet within its barn-like structure from the grand ballroom to various parlors and lounges.

For the main event space, Arabian from the TAJ Select Luxury Vinyl Plank & Tile collection (3MM) was selected to adorn the open space from wall-to-wall. Design Arabian offers a subtle wood grain in a honey tone perfectly suitable for the space’s barn appeal.

Photos by: Picture KC/Samantha Ward

TAJ-6063F ARABIAN / COLLECTION: SELECT LUXURY VINYL PLANK AND TILE / 3MM LVT

 

For additional event spaces including a lounge area and extended seating to bridal suites and groom’s rooms, Foxtail from the Select Luxury Vinyl Plank & Tile collection was selected as a coordinating design for its richer dark wood tone and rustic character.

Event venue features luxury vinyl flooring

Photos by: Picture KC/Samantha Ward

WAF-5136 Foxtail 3MM luxury vinyl plank

WAF-5136 FOXTAIL / COLLECTION: SELECT LUXURY VINYL PLANK AND TILE / 3MM LVT

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photos by: Picture KC/Samantha Ward

Photos by: Picture KC/Samantha Ward

Photos by: Picture KC/Samantha Ward

Photos by: Picture KC/Samantha Ward

Download the installation feature here.

AUTHOR: Liz Sullivan