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BDNY Fair 2018: All About FORMA

The annual Boutique Design Trade Fair in New York City is one of our favorite shows to attend every year. This year’s BDNY fair had double the traffic of previous years, making it the can’t miss event of the boutique hotel industry.

BDNY has always been a favorite of ours not only because we get the chance to see new products and designs from other industry members, but we love the chance to display new designs of our own.

This year our booth was titled FORMA,which means “Form” in Italian. We focused on appealing to today’s jet setting travelers through functional, modern design.

Cost of the Top Design Trends You Want for Your Boutique Hotel

When it comes to trends in the boutique hotel business, investing in fleeting trends can spell trouble. Today’s new trend can be tomorrow’s old news. Spending a lot of money trying to keep up can mean sliding down the hole.

You want to choose trends that modern guests are seeking, but also will stand the test of time.

3 Easy Hotel Marketing Tips for Any Hotel

Every hotel owner knows that marketing is the driving force of the strategy to keep occupancy rates high, and revenue increasing. But “marketing” does not always have to mean fancy techniques that are hard to understand.

In fact, there are a few things hotel owners can capitalize on to build their marketing strategy, and bookings, that do not require a team of experts.

What Happens to Old Hotel Furniture? + Other Hotel Furniture FAQs

The average hotel goer can be forgiven for not caring where hotel furniture goes when it’s no longer wanted. But hoteliers, who have to decide what to do with the stuff, need to know their options.

There are other considerations, as well, that have nothing to do with disposal, such as:

• What’s the best way to buy hotel furniture in the first place?

• What should hotel furniture be made of to make it the best investment?

• How can furniture be customized to serve its purpose better?

• Do I need a shop drawing for my hotel furniture design?

• What colors are best for hotel furniture?

But before we delve into and answer all of those questions, first things first…..

4 Must See Wood Veneer Designs

Wood veneer has clearly come of age.

It’s beauty, versatility and cost savings over solid wood have placed it in the forefront among designers’ material choices, and even the highest-end hotels have embraced wood veneer designs as solutions for furniture, wall coverings and even light fixtures.

Hotel Bedroom Design Tips

Guests choose hotels for many different reasons, but they are ultimately looking for a great bedroom space -- somewhere they can wind down, sleep, and get a good night’s rest before embarking on the activities for their trip.

Savvy hoteliers and designers know that no matter how many amenities the hotel has or how convenient it is to a popular landmark -- a clean, comfortable, and well-designed bedroom space is what will bring a customer back time and time again.

While there is no official formula to create the perfect bedroom space in a hotel, there are a few hotel design trends and clever design tips to help create the perfect environment everyone is hoping for when they check in.

How to Clean Laminate and Veneer

As suppliers to the hotel industry, we know that cleanliness is a top priority. In fact, the mantra of every hotel should be centered around these wise words: When you’re finished cleaning – clean again! 

Everything in a hotel needs to be cleaned on a regular basis, and your furniture is no exception. Just as there are a variety of different types of furniture, there are also different requirements for cleaning each of them.

Hotel cleanliness is more important than ever, as guests will remain concerned about exposure to COVID-19 for the foreseeable future.

How Much Do Hotel Shop Drawings Cost?

Hotel shop drawings are crucial when there are any alterations or construction changes that are needed in a hotel.

These preliminary and working drawings are created to show renovations, improvements, and plans for the hotel which may include things like balconies, stairways, windows, dressers, doors, ceilings, and even custom furniture.

The hotel shop drawings are very important, as they contain so much useful information needed for the alterations like plans, drawings, sketches, schedules, and more that are crucial for the project.

How to Tell If Furniture is Laminate or Veneer

The end goal of any furniture design is two fold: durability to remain attractive for as long as possible, and a compelling style that elevates decor. That's why material choice is so important - it's the one aspect that falls squarely in both camps.

You may have heard about laminate surfaces or veneer finishes on dressers, tables, headboards, and other furniture pieces, but what do those terms mean, exactly?

Knowing the difference could have a big impact on your budget - both now and in the future.

Hotel Renovation Guide: Franchise vs Boutique Hotels

If you are looking to renovate your hotel property, how you design your new spaces and what furnishings you choose depends, in part, on whether your property is a franchise for a major hotel chain or an independent boutique hotel.

Both types of hotels have their advantages and challenges, and it's wise to sit down an consider these factors before you jump into your renovation project.

, in part, on whether your property is a franchise for a major hotel chain or an independent boutique hotel.

Both types of hotels have their advantages and challenges, and it's wise to sit down an consider these factors before you jump into your renovation project.