Hotel furniture guide: how to optimise your CAPEX investment
Key takeaways
Plug-and-play furniture speeds up installation and reduces room downtime during renovations, helping hotels minimise lost revenue.
Durable, scratch-resistant and vandalism-proof materials reduce the need for frequent repairs or replacements in high-traffic hotel areas.
Choosing 100% recyclable and FSC-approved materials helps hotels incorporate sustainability into furniture and refurbishment decisions.
Custom-made furniture allows hotels to match specific design visions and operational requirements, including integrating technology such as concealed cabling.
Why furniture choice matters for hotel CAPEX investment
When it comes to capital expenditure (CAPEX) in the hospitality industry, every decision counts. Smart investments can enhance guest experiences, improve efficiency, and ensure long-term savings.
When planning for renovations, selecting the right furniture is crucial for both functionality and long-term savings. Our Supplier partner Arthur Weggeman, Project Manager at NORM, provides insights into selecting durable, sustainable, and cost-effective furniture.
1. Choose plug-and-play furniture
Plug-and-play furniture arrives ready to use, which speeds up installation and reduces downtime. For hotels, this means rooms are available faster, minimising revenue loss during renovations.
2. Invest in durable, long-lasting furniture
Select furniture with scratch-resistant surfaces and vandalism-proof features, especially in high-traffic areas. This ensures your investment lasts longer and reduces the need for frequent repairs or replacements.
Arthur, a Project Manager at NORM, notes, “Furniture in hotels needs to withstand rough use. Features like strong connections and dense materials are crucial.”
3. Choose sustainable, recyclable furniture
Incorporate sustainability into your furniture selection by choosing materials that are 100% recyclable and FSC-approved.
4. Prioritise fast, low-disruption installation
When planning renovations or installations, it’s important to consider the time involved to minimise disruption and ensure rooms are quickly back in service.
Arthur notes, “NORM offers a time-saving bathroom renovation solution that can transform 15 bathrooms in just one week with a two-person team, which ensures rooms are swiftly ready for use again.”
5. Balance aesthetics with functionality
When designing hotel rooms, it’s important to balance aesthetics with functionality. Lighter wood or uni-colour finishes can create a welcoming atmosphere, especially when matched with complementary paint and panelling.
6. Consider custom-made furniture
Custom-made furniture allows you to create pieces that perfectly match your design vision and operational requirements. Whether it’s a unique layout, specific materials, or integrating technology like concealed cables, custom solutions ensure that your furniture not only looks great but functions perfectly within your space.
How Avendra International can help with hotel refurbishment
If you’re interested in learning more about our supplier partners and their innovative solutions for renovations and refurbishments, get in touch with us at hello_UK@avendra.com
FAQs
What is plug-and-play furniture and how does it help hotel renovations?
Plug-and-play furniture arrives ready to use, speeding up installation and reducing the time rooms are out of service during a renovation, which helps hotels minimise lost revenue while refurbishment work is underway.
What furniture materials are most durable for high-traffic hotel areas?
Scratch-resistant surfaces, strong connections and dense, vandalism-proof materials are recommended for high-traffic hotel areas, as they withstand rough use and reduce the need for frequent repairs or replacements.
How can hotels make furniture choices more sustainable?
Hotels can prioritise furniture made from 100% recyclable and FSC-approved materials, helping to incorporate sustainability into refurbishment decisions without compromising on durability or design.
Is custom-made furniture worth it for hotel refurbishments?
Custom-made furniture can be worth the investment where a hotel has specific design, layout or technology requirements, such as integrating concealed cabling, since it ensures the furniture functions well within the space rather than being a compromise on a standard product.
How can Avendra International help hotels with furniture and refurbishment requirements?
Avendra International provides FF&E procurement support for UK hotels and hospitality businesses, helping clients source furniture, fixtures and equipment for refurbishment, replacement and wider improvement projects. Our FF&E solutions include bespoke quotations, access to specialist suppliers, design and refurbishment partnerships, installation and after-sales support, helping clients find solutions that meet their operational, design and budget requirements.
