Hotel Furniture: The Complete Buyer’s Guide

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  Furnishing a hotel, whether it’s newly constructed or is undergoing a remodel, can be a huge hassle. There’s a lot to consider, and each room will need different types of furniture. Hotel owners can make sure they don’t miss a single detail by reading through the complete buyer’s guide below before placing their orders.

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Types of Furniture Required

There’s more to furnishing a hotel than buying a few dozen matching bed frames for the rooms. Each room will need not just a bed, but also an entertainment center, nightstands, and, if space allows, a seating area with one or more chairs and a table, and that’s just the beginning.

Most modern hotels also feature lobbies, bars, patios, pool areas, and other types of rooms, all of which will need to be furnished appropriately. The good news is, there are plenty of options for all of these spaces, and more, available at Windward Design Group.

General Qualities to Look For in Hotel Furniture

Before discussing the unique concerns associated with furnishing different areas of hotels, it’s worth taking a moment to go over the basics. There are a few general qualities that furniture buyers should look for. They include:

Comfort and simplicity

Ability to complement the surrounding environment

Ease of cleaning

Portability

Small footprints

Durability

Affordability

Brand relevance

The best way to acquire high-quality hotel furniture in the volumes required to furnish every bedroom, reception area, or patio is to work with procureHospitality.com which specializes in creating furniture collections for the industry. If buyers purchase furniture from a specialized vendor, they’ll know that each piece in the collection has what it takes to withstand almost constant use while maintaining comfort, cleanliness, and aesthetic beauty. Plus, it’s usually less expensive to purchase high-quality hotel furniture in bulk for the entire facility than it is to buy individual pieces intended for residential use.

Hotel Bedroom Furniture

Hotel owners or managers tasked with choosing new furnishings often start with the bedrooms. Since that’s where most guests will spend the majority of their time at the facility, it only makes sense to make sure all of the furniture is high-quality, comfortable, and in alignment with the hotel’s brand.

In most hotel rooms, space is at a premium, so it’s best to opt for relatively compact options that won’t make guests feel cramped. Beyond that, hotel owners need to cater to their target audiences. Upscale hotels tend to have very different furnishings from more budget-friendly options, and it’s not just about profit margins. It’s about creating a welcoming environment for the people who are most likely to visit the hotel. You might even consider hiring a hospitality design firm to help choose and procure the right pieces for your space.

Hotel Lobby Furniture

The lobby is the first thing guests will see when they enter the hotel, so it’s worth taking some time to find furnishings that show its true character and caliber. Choose materials that are easy to clean, and make sure that chairs and sofas placed in the reception area look good from all angles, not just from the door.

When choosing furniture, try to avoid screw-on square legs and feet whenever possible. They tend to loosen over time. It’s also wise to buy chairs that feature wood strips at the top since it’s much easier to keep wood clean than it is to remove stains from upholstery.

Hotel Restaurant Furniture

Whether the hotel has a full restaurant or a small breakfast nook where guests can drink coffee and eat at the buffet before they head out for the day, choosing the right contract furniture for restaurants is essential. Keep things simple and comfortable in breakfast nooks, and make sure all of the chairs and tables will be easy to clean. It can be surprising how many guests at any restaurant leave their tables filthy but expect a sparkling-clean environment at all times, so be prepared.

In both breakfast rooms and full restaurants, chairs and tables should be easy to move. Unless the restaurant is styled traditionally and features immovable booths, it’s best to make sure that guests can rearrange seating as needed to accommodate their parties. If the breakfast room or restaurant will only be used to serve food for one meal a day and easily accessible storage space is at a premium, try to find chairs that are stackable so they’ll take up less space when not in use.

Hotel Patio and Pool Furniture

Choosing the right materials and colors for outdoor furniture can be even more important than picking the right bed frames and side tables for the rooms. It’s not enough to just find furniture that is designed for outdoor use.  Chairs, poolside loungers, rattan lounger and tables provides an extra level of comfort and luxury, as well.

Outdoor seating designers should avoid excessively dark colors, as they can get dangerously hot when left in the sun for too long. They should also avoid polished metal and white tabletops, both of which can create an almost unbearable glare. The good news is, that leaves furniture buyers with plenty of options.

Avoid the temptation to buy cheap plastic chairs. It may seem like a good way to save money without sacrificing too much in the way of guests’ comfort, but plastic chairs often experience photodegradation after prolonged sun exposure, and non-porous chairs can wind up collecting water. It’s far more sensible to purchase high-quality chairs, tables, and loungers that will be able to withstand constant sun exposure and inclement weather without bleaching out or getting stained from rainwater.

Start Exploring Options

Every hotel has a different style. Some of them are thoroughly modern, while others have a more traditional feel. Chain hotels tend to be strongly branded, while small, boutique hotels usually focus more on creating a unique experience for guests.

No matter what type of establishment hotel owners are trying to run, they can find plenty of high-quality, durable, comfortable, and affordable furniture online. Choose a supplier that focuses on designing furniture collections for the hospitality industry, browse through available collections, and reach out with questions before placing an order. Most suppliers are happy to help their clients find furnishings that will fit their unique needs and budgets.

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