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Marble vs Granite for Hotels: Which Stone Belongs Where

Marble or granite is the oldest question in stone, and in a hotel it has a…

October 22, 2026

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Hotel lobby entrance with a revolving glass door, polished beige marble floor and a seating area of mustard and grey upholstered ottoman seats.

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Furnishing a Serviced Apartment: 6 Tips for Choosing the Best Furniture

Quick answerFurnishing a serviced apartment means specifying for a guest who stays weeks rather than nights.…

Hotel Guest Room Furniture

July 6, 2023

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Types of Hotel Furniture You Need: A Room-by-Room Guide

In shortThe main types of hotel furniture divide by area: guest-room furniture, lobby and lounge furniture,…

Furniture Types

June 25, 2023

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Hotel Lobby Chairs: Establishing Comfort and Luxury

DefinitionHotel lobby chairs are the contract-grade lounge and accent chairs — club, tub, high-back and armchairs…

Lobby Furniture

June 15, 2023

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How to Create a Comfortable Hotel Room That Feels Like Home

DefinitionA comfortable hotel room is one a tired guest can relax in within minutes — a…

Hotel Guest Room Furniture

June 14, 2023

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What Is Fixed Furniture? Built-In Furniture in Hotels Explained

DefinitionFixed furniture is furniture built into and attached to the structure — fitted wardrobes, built-in headboards,…

Furniture Types

May 23, 2023

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Hotel Lobby Furniture: A Complete Guide to Specifying and Sourcing It

DefinitionHotel lobby furniture is the contract-grade seating, tables and reception joinery that furnish a hotel’s arrival…

Lobby Furniture

April 20, 2023

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Hotel Outdoor Furniture: Choosing the Best Option for Your Property

DefinitionHotel outdoor furniture is the contract-grade, weather-resistant furniture that furnishes a hotel’s outdoor spaces — pool…

Outdoor Furniture

April 14, 2023

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How Tall Should Bar Stools Be? A Complete Bar Stool Height Guide

DefinitionBar stool height is the distance from the floor to the top of the stool seat.…

Restaurant Furniture

April 14, 2023

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Hotel Renovation: Signs, Costs and How to Plan One

In shortA hotel renovation is the planned upgrade of a property’s interiors, furniture and fixtures to…

Renovation

December 11, 2022

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Restaurant Furniture
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Furniture Types
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Hotel Guest Room Furniture
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Event & Banquet Furniture
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