Canvas House is a converted warehouse space on Buckhurst Street in South Melbourne, a short walk from the city centre, and it's built to be reshaped for almost any kind of event. The 620 square metre space keeps its industrial bones, exposed brick walls, timber beams and polished concrete floors, but softens things with timber panelling and a suspended fireplace that gives the room a more lived-in, homely feel than a typical function centre. The open floor plan and cathedral ceilings mean the space can be set up very differently depending on the event, from a seated wedding dinner to a standing cocktail launch or a corporate conference with breakout areas. Canvas House has hosted everything from weddings and engagement parties to product launches and brand activations for clients including retail and media companies, and the in-house team works with a network of Melbourne caterers, florists and stylists to put the details together. Capacity runs up to around 300 guests for a cocktail-style event and 180 for a seated dinner, and corporate bookings can run later into the evening with an extended licence available for an additional fee. If you're after a space with a bit more warmth and personality than a standard hotel ballroom, and you want a venue that's easy to get to from the CBD, Canvas House is worth getting a quote from.