Hotel Casegoods Made in the USA

For those who are searching for "casegoods made in the USA" - thank you! Buying American-Made furniture not only reflects a simple act of patriotism, but by supporting local manufacturers you help contribute to a brighter and more stable future for the entire country.

Manufacturer’s Perspective: Hotel FF&E Worth Your Money

True story: A couple in their 60s found a room in an upscale hotel operating under an internationally recognized brand. As usual, the husband tried to set up his laptop on the desk. He searched for the outlet he was used to finding in the lamp base but found a USB port instead.

His power cord wasn’t equipped for USB, so he looked for another outlet. In the end, he had to crawl under the desk to find a place to plug in.

The point here is not that hotels shouldn’t offer plenty of easily accessible USB charging ports -- it’s that guests shouldn’t have to don their miner’s light and spelunker’s gear to find an old-fashioned outlet.

The design of the hotel’s furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) should take care of such problems and, in the long term, represent the best investment.

Island Hotel Furniture: How Humidity Affects Casegoods

Think life's a beach? Try designing furniture for an island hotel. Standard hotel furniture requires you to consider several variables; designing furniture for an island hotel requires even more thought and planning.

Boutique Hotels vs. Chain Hotels: Managing Renovation Costs

Renovations are a certainty for any hotel, ut they don’t always happen as seamlessly or as often as they should and that’s often due to the number of variables.

What Guests Want From a Hotel in 2020 + Beyond

Maybe the better question to start with is, “who is the hotel guest of 2020?” With 2020 just around the corner, hoteliers must prepare for what their future guests want from a hotel, and the only way to know this is by understanding who these guests are.

Quality Control and Hotel Room Materials

In today’s hotel guestroom you’re tasked with harmonizing the need for furniture design that meets modern guest expectations all while meeting industry standards for functionality, aesthetics. Oh, and let’s not forget about managing costs.

Guide to Hotel Renovation Costs (+ Controlling Sneaky Furniture Costs)

“Cost is no object.”

That’s a statement you probably will never hear from a client trying to figure out a hotel renovation cost per room budget. Cost is a key factor (if not THE key factor) when deciding not only what changes to make to the room, but what furniture to buy.

Cost, though important, shouldn’t be unpredictable. This guide aims to help you predict cost, even in areas that seem impossible to foresee.

How ‘Mindfulness’ is Driving Hotel Interior Design

One of the biggest misconceptions about creative people is that they always wake up feeling compelled to create. The truth is that this skillset is often blocked by external pressures and an inability to concentrate due to their surroundings.

3 Environmental Factors to Consider Before Buying Hotel Guest Room Furniture

Your hotel casegoods are arguably one of the most, if not the most, important purchase decision you will need to make, not only from a cost perspective, but from your hotels aesthetic.

Cut Hotel Construction Costs with FF&E Installation Services

FF&E installation comprises 3 parts: furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Each is critical to completing the hotel design puzzle. An experienced furniture installation company will complement all parties involved to ensure a cooperative and successful project.