OUR JOURNEY
HOW DID ALL BEGIN
Sustainable Set Collective
About SET Surfaces
Set Surfaces is a sustainable set hire service providing portable ready made and bespoke set solutions for shoots and events. Our SETPanels consist of textiles mounted onto lightweight panels and come in a variety of designs and finishes. All textiles have been handpicked, from high end metallic snakeskin prints from Chelsea Harbour, to prints of plaster, wood and bricks shot in Argentina. Our panels are beautiful yet practical, and provide a simple cost effective background solution for small scale shoots and events without compromising on quality.
About Helen Labourt
Helen Labourt is the founder of Set Surfaces and an accomplished Set Stylist who has been working in the Film and Television Industry for more than 20 years.
She studied Fine Arts Textiles at Goldsmiths University before going on to apply her passion working as a stylist on TV Commercials and photographic stills shoots.
Frustrated by the huge amount of Set Design shoot waste, Helen realised there was a need for ‘ready to hire’ portable sets that could be re-hired and used again. The initial idea included textured backgrounds 'flats' that would complement the set and conceal any issues with location shoots and so, Set Surfaces was born.
Ready To Hire SETS
Today, the panels have evolved from early prototypes of wallpaper on wood and cardboard, to super lightweight SETPanels and interchangeable SETSkins.
With an extensive catalogue of both our own technical textile prints and designer brand luxe metallic fabrics.
How Are Set Surfaces Panels Used?
Our panels are used in both studios and on location for shoots, and for events. They are used as textured backgrounds for fashion and product shoots, or to practically to conceal an issue with the set when shooting on location.Unlike traditional wooden flats the panels are portable, super light weight and ready made. We can dispatch same day direct to your set. We also work hard to keep them affordable, so it's never been easier to 'pop a panel' on set
SETPanels + SETSkins + SETFloors + SETDrop
SETSkins
Digitally Printed Textiles
SETPanels + SETSkins
Ready To Shoot
SETBundles
SETFloors + SETSkins
Our Sustainabilty Credentials
ALBERT Approved
albert is leading a charge against climate change; bringing the film and TV industries together to tackle our environmental impact and inspiring screen audiences to act for a sustainable future.
Set Surfaces is listed on their sustainable suppliers directory.
ADGreen Trained
At AdGreen we unite the advertising industry to eliminate the negative environmental impacts of production. It's where low impact counts.
SET Surfaces has a terrific team of freelancers that have all completed ADGreens sustainability training.
Our Mission
We aim to help shoot professionals create sustainable sets. Every set hired from us, potentially saves materials from landfill and fuel on transport.
Our Prop House & Studio Partners
China & Co
We are a long established west London based prop house for photo shoots, editorials and advertising, TV commercials, packing and publishing. China and Co specialises in props for food photography, still-life and lifestyle shoots. The owners are partiparticularly lovely.
SET Surfaces are stocked at China and Co.
Modern Props
We have been supplying the Film and TV industry, commercials and photographers for over 40 years. We offer a vast range of contemporary furniture and classics sourced from all over the world. If you can't see what you're looking for, please give us a call or visit us at our extensive showroom.
SET Surfaces are stocked at Modern Props
Lemondade Factory
The Lemonade Factory, based in South East London, and after an extensive renovation project, are proud to offer 2 unique & totally bespoke Photographic, Film & Event hire spaces.
SET Surfaces are stocked at Lemonade Studios