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Specification, materials, lead times and procurement guidance for contract hotel furniture — written by the people who build it, for the people who buy it.

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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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Hotel Furniture Cost: What Drives It and How Much to Expect

In shortHotel furniture cost is driven by material grade, customization, order volume, manufacturing, and freight, then…

Sourcing & Procurement

November 24, 2022

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How to Plan a Restaurant Furniture Layout That Maximizes Seating and Flow

A restaurant furniture layout plan decides how many guests you seat, how fast your staff move,…

Restaurant Furniture

November 13, 2022

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What Is Crib 5? Fire Rating, Testing and Compliance

In shortThe crib 5 fire rating is a flammability classification under the British standard BS 5852.…

Materials

November 8, 2022

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Four Ways to Maintain Hotel Room Storage

Quick answerMaintain hotel room storage in four ways: clean and inspect wardrobes and drawers on a…

Hotel Guest Room Furniture

November 5, 2022

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Hotel Headboards: Types, Materials and How to Choose

DefinitionHotel headboards are the panels behind a guest-room bed, built to a contract standard rather than…

Hotel Guest Room Furniture

November 1, 2022

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Kitchen Cabinet and Wall Colour Combinations: Which Comes First & How to Pair Them

In shortLet the fixed element — usually the cabinets — lead, keep a clear step of…

Kitchen Cabinet

November 1, 2022

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Hotel Furniture Materials: What to Specify and Why

In shortHotel furniture materials are the woods, panels, metals, fabrics and surfaces a maker turns into…

Materials

October 27, 2022

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Common Hospitality Design Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them

In shortHospitality design mistakes are the recurring errors — in lighting, furniture, acoustics, accessibility, storage and…

Design & Guest Experience

October 22, 2022

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Hotel Furniture Quality Control Checklist

In shortA hotel furniture quality control checklist is a written set of inspection points an order…

Sourcing & Procurement

October 22, 2022

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