Draped Cabanas

How it’s used

Four posts wrapped in full, gathered drapery, tied back at the corners under a swagged canopy, make a private sitting room inside a ballroom or out on a lawn. Dress the inside with lounge seating and the cabana becomes a VIP corner that still feels open to the party.

• Backyard and private parties. In a bold color like lime green, a few cabanas around the yard give guests shaded places to settle; they suit Long Island estate lawns.
• Weddings. In soft white indoors, one cabana beside the dance floor gives the couple’s families a place to sit. Our lounge seating guide covers how much seating to plan.
• Corporate and brand events. Sponsors or VIP guests each get their own draped space without walls or a separate room.

For an airier frame with open sides, look at the sail top cabana.

Planning tip: choose the drape color with your lighting and linens, and measure the lawn or floor area so each cabana has walking room around it.