Hotel Furniture Blog - Artone, LLC

FF&E Installation for Hotels: Maximize Efficiency & Minimize Downtime

As the final touches are applied to your hotel, the excitement builds — fresh paint glistens, utilities hum with life, and the flooring provides a warm welcome. 

Yet, amid the anticipation of welcoming your first guests, there's a pivotal step left to transform your beautifully constructed shell into a vibrant, inviting haven: installing the furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).

Commercial Hospitality Furniture Design: Max Out Your Investment

In the world of hospitality, every detail counts. 

From the moment a guest steps into your hotel, the design and functionality of the furniture shape their experience. Commercial hospitality furniture design goes beyond a chic look — it’s about making smart investments that ensure durability, accessibility, and comfort for all guests while aligning with industry regulations.

How to Save on Costs with Hotel LED Lighting

Step into any hotel, and you might notice a subtle yet noticeable change in lighting.

While it may not be immediately obvious, the shift from traditional incandescent light bulbs to LED (light-emitting diodes) lighting is transforming how we illuminate our spaces.

Building an Eco-Friendly Hotel with Green FF&E

As the world grapples with the pressing challenges of climate change, travelers are increasingly seeking accommodations that align with their eco-conscious values. The tourism industry, once a major contributor  to environmental strain, is now undergoing a significant transformation.

3 Color Trends to Consider When Designing a Luxury Hotel Interior

You've carefully crafted a design scheme that reflects your hotel's unique theme or location, drawing inspiration from a wide tapestry of sources. Whether it's the local culture, natural surroundings, or a particular aesthetic, your vision is a reflection of what makes your property stand out.

FF&E Storage: 3 Considerations

Hoteliers and designers often place FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) orders well in advance, especially for renovations or redesigns. It’s a smart move — everything’s ready when you need it, and production delays won’t slow you down. 

But what about the time between order completion and when you’re ready to receive it? 

That’s where FF&E storage comes in. 

Proper storage helps protect your furniture and fixtures, keeping them in top condition until you’re ready for installation.

Maximizing Space: Hotel Room Design Tips for Smaller Spaces

Size still matters, but the trend in hotel room design is shifting away from spaciousness.  

5 Hospitality Furniture Specs to Ask Your Manufacturer About

Trends in Hospitality Design That Appeal to All Ages

Exhausted from a cross-country trip, a grandfather checks into his hotel room in Boston and sits down on the bed. His two grandchildren are eager to hop in the pool, but he wants to take a minute to relax in the familiar surroundings.

Out west in Seattle, an experienced businesswoman checks into her hotel room and immediately scans the place for cultural calling cards. She’s traveling for work, but she really wants to explore what makes this hotel, within this modern city, so wonderfully unique.

Down south, an elder Millenial couple with their young family are getting settled in their room that offers the perfect amount of togetherness and privacy at the same time.

Hospitality Furniture Trends 2024 Still Making Waves

If there's one thing we've seen in our 5+ decades in the casegoods business it's this: hotel design trends – including those for casegoods and furniture – are always changing.

This should come as no surprise. The aesthetics you're considering for your hotel and its furnishings likely look nothing like what they would have if it was 1920 (unless you're going for a Gatsby motif for your guest rooms).