Types of Exhibition Stands: Find the Right Option for Your Event

A stand type usually describes the solution or construction approach, such as modular, portable or self-build.

Terms such as inline, corner, peninsula and island describe the layout of the booked exhibition space and how visitors can access it.

Both can influence the final stand design.

Shell scheme and space-only describe the type of exhibition space booked from the event organiser.

A shell scheme normally provides a basic pre-built structure around the stand space, while a space-only booking provides the floor area for a stand to be designed and installed within.

The stand solution you choose then needs to work with the space you have booked.

The right option depends on your exhibition space, objectives, event schedule and how you want the stand to be managed.

Modular stands focus on flexibility, exhibition stand hire avoids purchasing the core structure, self-build gives your team greater control, reusable stands are planned with future events in mind, and portable solutions suit lighter or simpler display requirements.

If the brand experience and custom layout lead the brief, our bespoke-design route may be more appropriate.

A modular exhibition stand starts with the flexibility and capabilities of the modular structural system.

Our bespoke exhibition stand route is design-led. The process starts with the brand experience, layout and features you want to create, while still using an adaptable Aluvision framework as the structural foundation.

Choose exhibition stand hire if you want Plus Exhibition to supply the core structure and professionally manage the stand project.

If you want to own the stand system and take greater control of transport, setup and future use, a self-build route may be more appropriate.

A reusable exhibition stand is specifically planned with more than one show in mind.

Modular and self-build systems may also support repeat use, depending on your future stand sizes, layouts and exhibition requirements.

Portable exhibition stands can be a practical option for smaller spaces, shell schemes, presentations, simple setups and lightweight display requirements.

For larger spaces or more complex exhibition requirements, another stand route may be more appropriate.

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Our Free Exhibition Stand Design service gives you a branded 3D concept to review before moving forward. This can help you understand how the stand could look and which route is most appropriate for your brief.

The cost depends on factors including stand size, the stand route, graphics, AV, furniture and the level of project support required.

Our Exhibition Stand Prices page provides indicative guidance. A tailored quotation can then be prepared once the exhibition brief and stand requirements are known.