Thursday, July 12, 2012

Comfortable Contract Furnishings

When you are in the hotel and leisure industry or require seating for any commercial reason such as for residential homes or clubs or offices, you will need to look closely at suppliers of contract furniture. This particular type of furniture includes a mix of arrangements for various different areas such as modern bar seating, lounge, relaxation areas and the reception. Furniture will usually consist of a mix of pieces like club chairs, modern bar seating, reclining chairs, dining chairs and ottomans.

The important factor is the degree of comfort. Whether the seating is in a leisure centre or a hotel, you will need quality in the fabric or materials used. Contract furniture will have daily heavy use and wear and tear is likely to be significant. In certain areas people are likely to be sitting on chairs for quite long periods and therefore ergonomic specifications will need to be taken into account for postural reasons. Some chairs benefit from having an option for different positions. An adjustment mechanism may incline them at different angles. This may particularly affect furniture intended for a TV or cinema room for reclining.

Modern bar seating is more than just a wooden bar stool. You can choose from bar chairs, club chairs or stools. In the past, club chairs were generally only used in clubs for relaxation and cigars. Whatever the area or choice of style, the next issue is fabric and material used in the manufacture. You may like to consider high-density wood. Stylish ottomans might also make a good addition.

Dining room chairs are another area to consider. You may need to think about furniture for banqueting suites, fixed seating and benches along wall areas in addition to free standing chairs, sofas and tables. When it comes to tables, are you sure about whether you want a square, oval or round table? What will look better in a larger room may not suit a smaller, more intimate space.

Folding chairs are an option if your venue may hold larger events whereby you need to store seating at certain times or during the winter if furniture is outside in the warmer months.


Modern, affordable and stylish furniture is readily available and a good supplier of contract furniture should be able to offer suitable advice. There are over 1,500 designs and bespoke designs available. Check first about their efficiency in manufacture, ordering, delivery and reliability in sourcing the furniture you desire.