A hotel is not furnished like a private residence. Each piece is located in an area with its own specific demands, operating hours, and cleaning requirements, and it must be possible to supplement it even after two years. This guide leads you through hotel furnishings area by area: what each zone must achieve, which furniture and lighting fixtures are suitable, and what causes a project to fail in practice.
What distinguishes contract furnishing from private furnishing
Five points determine whether a selection is suitable for contract use. These should be clarified before sampling, not afterwards:
- Durability. An armchair in a lobby is used many times a day, one in a living room rarely. Crucial factors are upholstery, abrasion resistance, and the connection between leg and frame, not just the appearance.
- Reorderability. Something breaks in every establishment. It is important whether a model will still be available in two years and whether individual pieces can be reordered.
- Repetition. Guest rooms and corridors thrive on repetition. A piece that exists only once belongs in a suite, not on a standard floor.
- Delivery time and waves. A construction site rarely accepts everything at once. Furnishings are planned in waves, working backward from the opening date.
- Electrics and installation. Luminaires require outlets, switching height, and mounting surface. This must be part of the planning before ordering.
The areas of an establishment
Each area has its own page with the dimensions, criteria, and pieces that truly perform there:
- Lobby and Reception: the space that sets expectations.
- Hotel Bar and Counter: stool height, back panel, light on the work surface.
- Restaurant and Dining Room: seating, spacing, table management.
- Guest Rooms: the bed as the focal point, storage, reading light.
- Suite and Presidential Suite: the second living area in the room.
- Lounge, Fireplace Room, and Library: the zone where guests linger.
- Corridor, Hallway, and Stairwell: rhythm instead of decoration.
- Spa and Wellness Area: humidity, tranquility, materials.
- Pool, Terrace, and Outdoor Area: weather, wind, and repositioning.
- Hotel Bathroom: mirror, light, and storage.
- Conference, Banquet, and Ballroom: convertibility as the main criterion.
- Rooftop Bar and Terrace: wind, weight, elevator dimensions.
- Lighting Concept across all Areas: layers instead of individual luminaires.
- Wall Lights in Contract Projects: heights, outlets, glare.
- Chandeliers in Hotels: suspension height, weight, cleaning.
The path from inquiry to delivery
In practice, a project proceeds in five steps. Following them in this order saves expensive revisions at the end:
- Define areas and quantities. Not individual items, but positions per zone.
- Selection per area. A few lines that run through the establishment, rather than many individual decisions.
- Sampling. Seat height, upholstery, and color are decided with the actual piece, not from a photo. Color variations in natural materials are normal and should be seen before approval.
- Order with delivery waves. Working backward from the opening date, with a buffer for items with longer production times.
- Delivery and setup. Access, elevator dimensions, and temporary storage should be clarified beforehand, otherwise the goods will be left in the yard.
Why Eichholtz works in hotels
The design language is classically inspired and ages gracefully, which is crucial in a home intended to remain harmonious for a decade. The collection encompasses an entire furnishing, from armchairs and sofas to chandeliers and wall lights, as well as wall mirrors, rugs and vases. This allows for the furnishing of lobbies, restaurants, and rooms with a consistent signature, without each area appearing as a separate entity.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what quantity does a project inquiry become worthwhile?
There is no fixed minimum quantity. An inquiry is advisable as soon as multiple items are related or a deadline must be met, as the coordination of delivery times then matters more than the individual item.
How long does delivery take for hotel furnishings?
Stock items usually take about one to two weeks, while custom-made items take significantly longer. For projects, planning is therefore done backward from the opening date, and deliveries are made in waves.
Can individual pieces be reordered later?
For ongoing models, generally yes. Therefore, the question of availability should precede selection, not follow it, especially for items that are repeated across many rooms.
Personal advice
We advise you personally and online. Send us your room dimensions or a photo at info@casa-luxury.de and we will put together a suitable selection for you.
Other Types of Properties
In addition to hotels, yachts, medical practices, law firms, boutiques, clubs, and holiday properties follow their own rules: Yacht · Medical Practice and Clinic · Law Firm · Boutique and Shop Fitting · Club and Bar · Holiday Property.
Models from the Current Collection
A selection from the areas discussed on this page. Each image leads to the product page.
Further in the guide: Eichholtz in the contract business · Luxury Hotel Furnishings · Eichholtz Delivery Time · Guide Overview