Hotel Furniture: How to Care for your Furniture
by Andy Baker
If you are planning to open up a hotel, one of the most important investments you will have to make is buying hotel furniture. Once you have found the right pieces of furniture that will speak of elegance, good taste and functionality all at the same time, the next step you have to undertake is how to care for them.
Of course, owning a hotel is not that simple. With all the things you have to oversee and supervise, and all the work that needs to be done, caring for the furniture may be the last thing on your mind. However, it should not be. Since these are valuable investments that you make, it is imperative that you are able to take utmost care of them to ensure that they last a long time in your hotel doing service for you and your customers.
Here are some helpful tips on how to care for different kinds of furniture.
Wood is one of the most common material used to construct furniture. Elegant and heavy-duty at the same time, it is no wonder why many hotel owners prefer wooden furniture. To care for these furniture you should:
1. Clean wooden furniture regularly by dusting the surface several days a week with a clean, lint-free cloth to prevent dirt build up.
2. Never expose these furniture to direct sunlight for this can dry up the wood and cause the color to fade.
3. Avoid extremely moist or dry air to prevent drying or warping.
4. Never place furniture near air vents.
5. Clean surface once a year using clean soft cloth dipped in mild soap. Rinse with damp cloth and dry with a soft lint-free cloth afterwards.
6. Always put coasters under glasses and protective plates under flower bases to prevent water marks on the surface of the furniture.
Aside from wood, other furnishing surfaces as well as decorative elements may be made of metals, leather, marble, wicker, and many others.
For metals such as aluminum and chromium, proper maintenance entails regular dusting and occasional wiping using a soft damp cloth. Remember never to use abrasives as well as strong soaps and detergents that may contain alkali, which can cause pitting of aluminum.
Meanwhile, copper-bronze ornaments and fixtures, which are commonly lacquered, should never be soaked in hot water or be polished. Instead, they should be washed and rinsed with lukewarm water and then dried off thoroughly afterwards.
Leather is another common material used for upholstery and furnishing hotel dining chairs and sofas. Use leather conditioner to keep furniture looking good as new. You can also clean it by wiping with a soft damp cloth dipped in mild soap. Rinse with lukewarm water and dry thoroughly after.
As for marble furniture, waxing is not recommended. Instead, make use of special protective sealers that marble companies make to protect the furniture and preserve its beauty and luster. Clean it regularly by washing with clean cloths and lukewarm water. Use a mild detergent only twice a year to remove dirt build up.
Furniture made of wicker should be cleaned with vacuum that has a brush attached. For serious dirt build up, wash with mild soap and lukewarm water. Just be careful not to let water get into the wooden parts of the furniture. Dry the surface using clean dry cloths.
Aside from proper and regular cleaning, it is also necessary that you are able to check the furniture regularly for any signs of damage. Immediate action is needed to prevent them from getting worse. In-house cleaners may give instant solutions to minor damages such as stains and spills but those with serious ones like dents or worn out materials should immediately be brought to a repair shop.
Caring for the furniture is an important part of a hotel business. While some clients are drawn towards a hotel's excellent service or exquisite food, there are those that come back because of the comfortable amenities and furniture that make their stay worthwhile and enjoyable. With this said, it's only right that you are able to take proper care and treatment of these valuable pieces of hotel furniture.
2008-04-13
How To Make Your Modern Bedroom Decorating Idea Come To Life
How To Make Your Modern Bedroom Decorating Idea Come To Life
by Lee Dobbins
If you are attempting a bedroom makeover you probably want a great modern look. Thankfully, there's plenty a modern bedroom decorating idea to be had in decorating magazines, books and on TV shows. It is almost impossible to do any room exactly like a picture, if you have strange shaped windows,and a room with dimensions entirely different than the photo. By following some basic design guidelines, you can rest assured that your bedroom will end up looking great.
Color
When choosing a color scheme for the modern style bedroom, many decorators recommend to concentrate on a limited number of hues. Various browns and white are acceptable modern colors. Black and white can be very fashionable when you spice it up with a bright accent color such as yellow or red. Dark chocolate colored browns are popular colors for modern decor today. They also go well with most modern furniture pieces.
Pattern
If you love modern bedroom decor, you probably know that fabrics and rugs in most designs feature simple patterns. Solid colors can be made more interesting by combining them with different textures. If you are going for a modern look, consider a geometric pattern to add visual interest.
Furniture
Your modern style room should have furniture with clean, simple lines. This decor is usually enhanced by the use of dark wood. The overall look will be enhanced if you avoid rounded lines. Keep your designs full of simple details and straight lines without being too fancy. Minimalist hardware in brushed metal is a stylish choice.
Accessories
Don't go overboard with accessories and ruin a modern design! Looking for a creative centerpiece? Try a glass vase with a single flower, like a sunflower or calla lily. Only display a few really nice items to cut down on clutter. Steer clear of anything ornate or frilly in your modern bedroom. For an original touch, consider commissioning a new piece of modern artwork, if your budget allows. That way, you'll be able to coordinate your new purchase with your new decorating scheme.
Using these basic elements, you can bring your favorite modern bedroom decorating idea to life. Stick to the design rules above and your sure to have a room with style of it's own!
by Lee Dobbins
If you are attempting a bedroom makeover you probably want a great modern look. Thankfully, there's plenty a modern bedroom decorating idea to be had in decorating magazines, books and on TV shows. It is almost impossible to do any room exactly like a picture, if you have strange shaped windows,and a room with dimensions entirely different than the photo. By following some basic design guidelines, you can rest assured that your bedroom will end up looking great.
Color
When choosing a color scheme for the modern style bedroom, many decorators recommend to concentrate on a limited number of hues. Various browns and white are acceptable modern colors. Black and white can be very fashionable when you spice it up with a bright accent color such as yellow or red. Dark chocolate colored browns are popular colors for modern decor today. They also go well with most modern furniture pieces.
Pattern
If you love modern bedroom decor, you probably know that fabrics and rugs in most designs feature simple patterns. Solid colors can be made more interesting by combining them with different textures. If you are going for a modern look, consider a geometric pattern to add visual interest.
Furniture
Your modern style room should have furniture with clean, simple lines. This decor is usually enhanced by the use of dark wood. The overall look will be enhanced if you avoid rounded lines. Keep your designs full of simple details and straight lines without being too fancy. Minimalist hardware in brushed metal is a stylish choice.
Accessories
Don't go overboard with accessories and ruin a modern design! Looking for a creative centerpiece? Try a glass vase with a single flower, like a sunflower or calla lily. Only display a few really nice items to cut down on clutter. Steer clear of anything ornate or frilly in your modern bedroom. For an original touch, consider commissioning a new piece of modern artwork, if your budget allows. That way, you'll be able to coordinate your new purchase with your new decorating scheme.
Using these basic elements, you can bring your favorite modern bedroom decorating idea to life. Stick to the design rules above and your sure to have a room with style of it's own!
My Dream Of Wrought Iron Gates
My Dream Of Wrought Iron Gates
by A F
In a lot of ways, I am an excellent designer, but one thing holds me back from ever being great: I have no sense of measurement. Every time I picture a space I intend to fill in, it becomes much larger than it really is in my imagination. My garden for example was no exception to the rule. I dreamed about it day and night throughout the year; winter slowly turned to spring and summer to fall. In the end I would always say that I would transform it my way this year. I would design a pathway, and then I would set up a waterfall, and fill up the garden by growing quite a few species of uncommon and exotic flowers. And in the end, I would add a wrought iron garden gate to the front entrance.
The fact is, I have always loved to have wrought iron gates and doors. Even since I was a little boy, as a matter of fact, I always remember dreaming of living in a fortress. I suppose numerous kids of my age did, and in many ways my dreams were typical of my age group, nothing strange. The difference was though that instead of dreaming normal things you have in castle like a portcullis, I imagined having a wrought iron door at the front. What was stranger I imagined it to be so huge that only a giant was able to open it, and for that reason I would have one person personally employed for the purpose of opening it. I remember trying to persuade my dad to install a wrought iron gate on our house, imagining that it was as huge as the castle of my dreams. The crucial thing is that it seems that, during the years my imagination has never grown a sense of proportion.
Going back to my fantasy garden, my wrought iron garden gates were as oversized as the iron door of my dreams. I had pictured not one but two wrought iron garden gates, big enough for at least two or three people to enter at the same time. When I regained my attention at the barren space again, nevertheless, I suddenly realized that I would have no room even for the smallest wrought iron garden gate they sold at the store. Even if I could manage to install it, it would look obviously tight. The conclusion was that having something so enormous and grand in such a tiny and confined space would never create the right effect.
Despite all this, I was resolute and convinced that this could be done, and I knew that I had to have wrought iron garden gates in one way or the other. I decided I could dispose of some of the flower beds, even give up the waterfall feature, but the wrought iron gate had to be placed in the garden! In the end after laboriously working on the project, I essentially designed it in such a way that it was to be placed in the inside of the garden. The latter had a kind of ante-chamber, and once you pass it, you are faced by the wrought iron garden gates. It was a little bit forced, but I was still quite pleased with it. Who wouldn't be?
That's why I recommend all the lovers of wrought iron furniture to do the same thing even though the proportion of the gate will be definitely smaller!
by A F
In a lot of ways, I am an excellent designer, but one thing holds me back from ever being great: I have no sense of measurement. Every time I picture a space I intend to fill in, it becomes much larger than it really is in my imagination. My garden for example was no exception to the rule. I dreamed about it day and night throughout the year; winter slowly turned to spring and summer to fall. In the end I would always say that I would transform it my way this year. I would design a pathway, and then I would set up a waterfall, and fill up the garden by growing quite a few species of uncommon and exotic flowers. And in the end, I would add a wrought iron garden gate to the front entrance.
The fact is, I have always loved to have wrought iron gates and doors. Even since I was a little boy, as a matter of fact, I always remember dreaming of living in a fortress. I suppose numerous kids of my age did, and in many ways my dreams were typical of my age group, nothing strange. The difference was though that instead of dreaming normal things you have in castle like a portcullis, I imagined having a wrought iron door at the front. What was stranger I imagined it to be so huge that only a giant was able to open it, and for that reason I would have one person personally employed for the purpose of opening it. I remember trying to persuade my dad to install a wrought iron gate on our house, imagining that it was as huge as the castle of my dreams. The crucial thing is that it seems that, during the years my imagination has never grown a sense of proportion.
Going back to my fantasy garden, my wrought iron garden gates were as oversized as the iron door of my dreams. I had pictured not one but two wrought iron garden gates, big enough for at least two or three people to enter at the same time. When I regained my attention at the barren space again, nevertheless, I suddenly realized that I would have no room even for the smallest wrought iron garden gate they sold at the store. Even if I could manage to install it, it would look obviously tight. The conclusion was that having something so enormous and grand in such a tiny and confined space would never create the right effect.
Despite all this, I was resolute and convinced that this could be done, and I knew that I had to have wrought iron garden gates in one way or the other. I decided I could dispose of some of the flower beds, even give up the waterfall feature, but the wrought iron gate had to be placed in the garden! In the end after laboriously working on the project, I essentially designed it in such a way that it was to be placed in the inside of the garden. The latter had a kind of ante-chamber, and once you pass it, you are faced by the wrought iron garden gates. It was a little bit forced, but I was still quite pleased with it. Who wouldn't be?
That's why I recommend all the lovers of wrought iron furniture to do the same thing even though the proportion of the gate will be definitely smaller!
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