How to Choose the Right FF&E for Your Hotel Project
Start With the Brief, Not the Catalog Most FF&E problems trace back to decisions made too early or too loosely. A designer falls for a chair, a developer approves it, and six months later the hotel finds out it can’t survive housekeeping. Before anyone looks at samples, the team needs to agree on a few basics: who the guests are, how long they stay, how many rooms of each type there will be, and what the brand requires. Talking to a manufacturer at this stage helps. They can tell you what is realistic for the budget and timeline before the design is locked, which is far cheaper than finding out afterward. What to Look at When Selecting Pieces Durability A hotel room gets used far harder than a home bedroom. Luggage hits the bed frame, guests drag chairs across the floor, and cleaning crews wipe surfaces with strong chemicals every day. Fabrics should be rated for commercial use, and wood finishes should be tested for scratch and moisture resistance. Metal parts, especially hi...