2 Side Open Stall Design – Layout Ideas and Free Quotes from Up to 5 Builders

What "2 side open" means

Exhibition spaces are described by how many of their sides face an aisle. An inline stall in the middle of a row has one open side. A corner stall at the end of a row, or where two aisles cross, has two open sides that meet at a right angle. The other two sides back onto neighbouring stalls or a hall wall.

The open sides are what visitors walk past, so they decide where the entrance, the counter and the brand message go. The closed sides are where you can put tall graphics, shelving and storage without blocking anyone's view.

Why exhibitors choose a corner

• Two streams of visitors. People reach the stall from two aisles instead of one, and from further away.
• An easier way in. With two open sides, the stall feels less like a room to walk into and more like a space to pass through. Hesitant visitors come in more readily.
• More frontage for the same area. A 3 x 3 m corner stall has six metres of open edge; an inline stall of the same size has three.

Many organisers charge more for corner and other multi-side open spaces, so check the rate in your space booking before you plan around one.

Layout ideas by stall size

The drawings below show the stall from above. Solid lines are walls or neighbouring stalls, dashed lines are open sides on an aisle. They are starting points to discuss with your builder, not fixed plans.

3 x 3 m (9 sqm, about 97 sq ft)

At this size the two closed sides do all the heavy lifting. Run one continuous graphic across both walls so the brand wraps the corner, keep a slim lockable cupboard in the closed corner, and place a small counter or display plinth at the open corner where both aisles can see it. Leave the rest of the floor clear: in a small stall, every extra piece of furniture makes it feel crowded.

6 x 3 m (18 sqm, about 194 sq ft)

A wider corner can be split into two zones. Use the long closed wall for products or a screen, and keep the end near the corner open with a reception counter facing both aisles. A small table at the far end gives you a place to sit down with serious buyers without blocking the walkway.

6 x 6 m (36 sqm, about 388 sq ft)

From around 36 sqm you can fit a small enclosed store in the closed corner, which also works as a backdrop for the main logo. Put the hero product on a central plinth so it is visible from both aisles, and keep a meeting area along one closed side. Because the stall is deeper, a raised header or hanging sign (where the organiser allows it) helps people find you from across the hall.

Design tips for a corner stall

Brand both faces

Visitors approaching from each aisle see a different side first. Make sure the company name and one clear message can be read from both directions, not just from the front.

Keep the corner open

The open corner is your best spot. Avoid tall cabinets, banners or screens right on it; use it for the counter, the main product or an open walkway.

Put height on the closed sides

Tall walls, shelving and storage belong on the two sides that face neighbours. That keeps sightlines clear from the aisles and gives you a large, uninterrupted surface for graphics.

Light both approaches

Hall lighting is usually flat. Spotlights on products and a lit header or graphic make the stall stand out from both aisles, especially at the far end of a long row.

Flooring that marks the edge

A raised floor or a different carpet colour shows visitors where your stall begins on both open sides. If you use a platform, ask the builder about a ramp or a low, clearly marked edge so nobody trips.

What to check before the design starts

• Height limits. Every show sets a maximum height for walls and signs, and some set a lower limit near the open sides.
• How much of the open sides you may close. Many organisers limit the length of solid wall along an aisle so that stalls stay open to visitors. Check the exhibitor manual before agreeing a layout.
• Shell scheme or raw space. A shell scheme corner comes with walls and fascia from the organiser; a raw space is an empty floor where your builder creates everything.
• Approvals and deadlines. Custom stalls usually need drawings approved by the organiser before building, and work must fit the build-up and dismantling times.

What decides the cost

There is no fixed price for a corner stall. The quote depends mainly on the size of the space, whether it is a shell scheme or raw space, the materials and finishes, built-in storage, lighting, screens and furniture, and the timeline. Sending every builder the same brief, with your size, open sides, budget and must-haves, is the simplest way to compare quotes fairly.

2 side open stall design in your city

If your show is in one of the cities we cover, see the local page for venues and nearby builders:

• 2 side open stall design in Delhi
• 2 side open stall design in Noida
• 2 side open stall design in Greater Noida
• 2 side open stall design in Mumbai
• 2 side open stall design in Bengaluru
• 2 side open stall design in Hyderabad
• 2 side open stall design in Chennai