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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 Upholstery: Fabrics, Custom Work and Care

In shortHotel upholstery is the fabric, foam and covering on a property's soft furniture — seating,…

Materials

April 23, 2022

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Leather Furniture Care for Hotels: Clean & Condition

In shortLeather furniture care keeps a hotel's leather supple, clean and crack-free: a light weekly clean…

Materials

April 23, 2022

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Ten Tips for Hotel Lobby Design

DefinitionHotel lobby design is the planning of a hotel’s arrival space — its layout, seating zones,…

Lobby Furniture

April 7, 2022

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Designing Restaurant Booth Seating for Comfort, Flow and Durability

Restaurant booth seating turns the awkward space along a wall into the seats guests ask for…

Restaurant Furniture

July 4, 2021

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How Much Space to Leave Between Round Banquet Tables

Quick answerLeave at least 150 cm (60 in / 5 ft) of clear space between the…

Event & Banquet Furniture

May 22, 2021

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How to Store Banquet Chairs and Tables Efficiently

Quick answerEfficient banquet chair storage starts with stackable chairs and folding tables, then the right equipment…

Event & Banquet Furniture

May 22, 2021

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Banquet Chair Upholstery: Choosing Fabric That Lasts

Quick answerThe best banquet chair upholstery is a contract-grade fabric rated for heavy use, easy to…

Event & Banquet Furniture

May 22, 2021

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Aluminum, Iron or Steel: How to Choose Metal Banquet Chairs

Quick answerChoose metal banquet chairs by how your venue handles them. Aluminum is the lightest and…

Event & Banquet Furniture

May 22, 2021

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Budget Hotel Room Design for 3 & 4 Star Hotels

DefinitionBudget hotel room design is the practice of planning a 3 or 4 star guest room…

Hotel Guest Room Furniture

April 8, 2021

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