Furniture: your choice should never be left to chance

Making your hotel even more appealing calls for creative thinking, so that you find furniture able to combine comfort, quality and good looks while fitting your hotel's storytelling as closely as possible. Furniture is the best tool there is for improving your hotel's image. In this article, you'll find a few tips for choosing it well.

Decor, the element that confirms your identityDefining a hotel's style takes long consideration, preceded by a search for inspiration. And inspiration can come from anywhere, at any time, in any circumstances. So don't hesitate to keep a close eye on the most fashionable establishments. Visit trade shows focused on the latest furnishing trends, too. A simple way to spot trends is to have a look on Pinterest.

Every detail counts! You might consider matching your furniture to your hotel's overarching theme: classic, traditional, romantic… Play with materials, shapes and colours to create an atmosphere that is yours alone.

Your entrance sets the tone for everything that follows, so don't overlook it. Signal the tone of your interior straight away through the decorative choices you make outside.

Less is more: embrace the minimalist spiritThe minimalist style reached its peak in the 1960s: a movement in aesthetics and interior architecture that aims to reduce material to a minimum. To bring that minimalist touch to your hotel, avoid garish colours and go for neutral tones such as grey, beige, white or midnight blue.

Your furniture, meanwhile, should be pared back and understated. Above all, minimalism is a style that blends objects into their surroundings. Steer clear of anything heavy or extravagant and let discretion guide your storage.

As for materials, favour raw materials such as glass or lacquered wood. That said, you can add more character by playing with textures.

Comfort and biofeelingBeyond looks, your furniture has to offer a degree of comfort, be easy to clean and practical to use... Things to avoid: furniture that is too imposing for tight spaces; your decor mustn't get in the way of your staff moving around.

Remember to lay out your café and restaurant in a cosy way, so that guests can relax and take some time for themselves.

Biofeeling is a movement based on the idea that shapes and surroundings have a direct impact on our emotions. So, to preserve your guests' sense of calm and wellbeing, design rooms with clearly defined geometric lines, soft armchairs and a warm atmosphere.What about you? Where do you find your inspiration when furnishing your property? Do you do it yourself, or do you call in a professional?