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It is costly to update hotel renovations and guest room refreshes are generally the last item to make it onto the priority list, but updated furniture impacts guest reviews, occupancy and room rates directly. Fortunately, a gut-and-replace is not the only route to a refreshed room: smart furniture selections can make significant updates to guest rooms on a modest budget. The following four cost-effective solutions make a big impact without draining the bank.
1. Refinishing and Reupholstering Existing Pieces
The lowest-budget renovation plan calls for using the existing furniture frames while updating the surfaces. Repairing wood finishes on desks, dressers, nightstands costs significantly less than a complete replacement. A professional sanding and re-lacquering will breathe new life into scratched, dated pieces and restore them to like-new condition. Similarly, the mood of the room can change drastically with the simple addition of new headboards, ottomans, and desk chairs. Sturdy, stain-resistant fabrics are readily available in today's on-trend colors and fabrics. This approach is especially effective for hotel and suite furniture where case goods can be made to look new at half the cost-or sometimes, even 70% less-by updating only the fabric. EKAR FURNITURE can perform refinishing and will offer samples of upholstery fabric.
2. Strategic Component Replacement (Modular Upgrades)
It is rarely necessary to replace all of a hotel’s furniture. Instead, replace worn and outdated parts in the existing furnishings while retaining most of the original item. Most modern furniture systems are modular by design and it is simple to change drawer fronts to new colors and materials, replace heavy tabletops with newer, scratch resistant ones, or update cumbersome headboards for modern, sleek designs. EKAR's lines of guest room furniture feature modularity for simple and quick replacement. Corridors and business centers are good places to update only seat or armrest cushions for a whole new feel. This strategy also allows the hotel to spread its renovation costs over time, updating one part this year and another next without impacting occupancy.
3. Adding Impact Pieces While Keeping Neutrals
For a low-budget refresh, it is smart to update only a few high impact pieces and keep the majority of the furnishings neutral. Update the bed with a dramatic new headboard – this will be one of the first things guests notice – or replace tired guest desk chairs with stylish, ergonomic designs. Furniture with neutral, non-dated colors like light oak, gray, and white is ideal for furniture that guests will use in any type of room. Accents such as lamps, mirrors, trays, and artwork can then be used to add color and personality to the room. For the hotel lobby or restaurant, even a new grouping of seating or a updated restaurant table line can change the entire feel of the room without being too expensive. "Accent piece" additions such as these will enhance the look of the room for 15-20% of the cost of a complete renovation.
4. Phased Renovation and Bulk Purchasing Discounts
Renovating an entire hotel at one time will drain cash flow and interrupt business. Renovating a wing or floor at a time will reduce the impact on the guest as well as your finances. This strategy will also allow the hotel to make a phased purchase. When it is time for renovations on a large property or if the room type is for themed children's rooms or has the same designs on every floor of a resort, this strategy keeps the looks consistent. Ordering everything up front while scheduling deliveries over several months ensures the hotel doesn't pay for anything up front while guaranteeing the furniture at the same price. EKAR FURNITURE works with owners on staged delivery programs. The hotel makes one large order to secure low bulk prices, but delivery is staggered over months according to construction timelines. Speak to your furniture provider about volume discounts and scheduled delivery.
Summary
It is not necessary to renovate the entire room with furniture upgrades each time it needs a refresh. Through the use of refinished or re-upholstered pieces, part replacement, addition of a few "pop" items, or staged purchases, it is entirely possible to refresh a guest room without an exorbitant amount of capital. EKAR FURNITURE, with 26 years of experience, a 120,000 m² industrial park, an 8,000 m² of showroom, and more than 1,000 artisans in its workforce, is able to accommodate hotel renovations with modularity, refinishing services, and scheduled delivery programs. From "wood source" natural wood designs to luxury collections, EKAR Furniture has it all to assist with your renovations. With products that are loved by Marriott, IHG, Accor, Shangri La, Hilton, and all major Chinese developers, "Foshan Made, World Approved" quality is assured. EKAR Furniture can work with you on any size renovation or upgrade for your property-starting with a plan tailored to your budget. Contact us today!