Five Furniture Trends Dominating Hospitality

Five Furniture Trends Dominating Hospitality

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Furniture has a big impact on the look and feel of an interior. While its main

purpose is functionality, an appealing aesthetic is also crucial. From cozy, intimate

lounges to light, open-plan atriums, the furniture that hotel designers choose creates a

lasting first impression.
    Guests who have traveled long distances require a relaxing environment from the moment

they enter the lobby to the minute they rest their heads on their pillows. In between

business meetings or sightseeing excursions, they often seek exciting leisure options and

beautiful dining areas. The options for creativity are limitless, but décor must be chosen

with the hotel’s concept in mind.
   

Hotel Furniture trends are constantly evolving, in line with wider interior design

tastes and preferences. More materials are available than ever before, inspiring furniture

designers to produce imaginative new ideas or add modern twists to classic motifs. There

are a plethora of furnishing options—from the big, eye-catching statement piece to the

subtle finishing touch—all of which help define the theme and style of a venue. Below are

five furniture trends that do not appear to be going anywhere any time soon.
    Whimsical Wood
    The timeless, organic look and feel of unpolished wood has become a go-to thanks to the

enduring popularity of Scandinavian chic. This minimal and classic design trend began in

the early 20th century as a move away from heavily ornamented



Restaurant Furniture, instilling a breath of fresh air in modern spaces.
    In contemporary spaces, Sintered Stone mimics the look of wood in a durable wall

paneling or table. It can also be combined with calming pastels for an injection of color,

or with contrasting textures to offer a captivating juxtaposition of the natural and

industrial.
    Mixed Materials
        Creating contrast is nothing new in design, but as more colors, patterns, and

finishes become available, the scope of options has changed. Marble-like Sintered Stone

combined with metal accents and plush furniture is an elegant take on material-mixing, as

can be seen in the Hilton Milan. Those with more organic preferences are choosing instead

to combine this beautifully veined motif with bare wood.
        Pump Up the Volume
        Hotel Lobby

Furniture designers are becoming more adventurous as vibrant colors are increasingly

being incorporated into hotels for a fresh, cool feel. Big splashes of primary tones and

high-volume hues deliver punchy and distinctive interiors perfect for the ultra-modern

hotel, from bold seating in the lobby or an upscale café, to small, bright touches in

guestrooms to create an uplifting atmosphere.
        Beyond the purely aesthetic, bright blocks of color also serve a practical purpose,

helping weary travelers or international visitors easily find key areas such as the dining

room or front desk.
        A Touch of Drama 
        Intimate interiors full of dark hues and moody tones are witnessing a revival as

designers rediscover the attraction of turn-of-the-century parlors and boudoirs. Varnished

browns, lacquered blacks, vermillion reds, and deep purples are increasingly being used for

Hotel Sofa surfaces and

upholstery, and are ideal for hotel lounges and guestrooms. When emphasized with pools of

warm lighting, casting sultry shadows across a room, these shades evoke a refined

environment perfect for relaxation. 
      Can not Beat Concrete
        Mid-century sensibilities are firing the imagination of furniture designers.

Polished concrete evokes a minimalist aesthetic and is growing in popularity for kitchen

islands, countertops, and tables in restaurants.
        Rapturously smooth to the touch, stone manufacturers are starting to play on the

matte, single-tone effect. Combined with wood, concrete-effect surfaces deliver a

fashionable atelier-chic, whether for a global chain or contemporary boutique hotel.