This PPT by Hotel Management Tutorials explains the types of furniture and fittings available in hotel guest rooms. For a video on the same topic follow us at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPAiJGawMvOStSDfcArCwdw

1. Interior decoration- Types of Furniture
&
Fittings
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2. Interior decoration-Styles of furniture

3. Type of Furniture
1. Freestanding-this can be moved as desired
2. Cantilevered- furniture is fitted on brackets and there are no legs
attached.
3. Built-in- this furniture is fixed in architectural space and cannot be
moved around
4. Fitted- furniture is made to fit in exiting alcoves and niches and saves
space.
5. Upholstered-this furniture consists of the webbed base, coiled spring,
filling material, hessian, and outer cloth.
6. Modular-it is built against a wall for economical use of space.
7. Antiques-furniture that belongs to period before the year 1840 or 100
years old

4. Types of Furniture
Freestanding-this can be moved as desired Cantilevered- furniture is fitted on
brackets and there are no legs attached

5. Types of Furniture
Built-in- this furniture is fixed in
architectural space and cannot be moved
around
Fitted- furniture is made to fit in exiting
alcoves and niches and saves space.

6. Types of Furniture
Upholstered-this furniture consists of the
webbed base, coiled spring, filling
material, hessian, and outer cloth
Modular-it is built against a wall for
economical use of space

7. Types of Furniture
Antiques-furniture that belongs to
period before the year 1840 or 100
years old

8. Sizes –bed

9. Points to consider while purchasing furniture
• Type of guest expected and standard of accommodation,
• Guests’ length of stay,
• Atmosphere to be achieved, e.g. modern, ‘old world’, and degree of comfort,
• Shape and size of the article in relation to the human body (the science of
ergonomics)
• The durability of the article, versatility, and flexibility for movement etc.,
• Ease of cleaning, e.g. castors on heavier items, shelves instead of drawers
• Drawers with wipe-easy surfaces rather than lined, use of shelf-shine protective
Coatings,
• Standardization – items may be moved from room to room as required.
• Comfort

10. Types of furniture joints
• Butt: A butt is a simple joining made by nailing or gluing two ends together. It will not withstand
much strain.
• Dovetail: A series of projections fit into a series of grooves. The grooves are often
• fan-shaped. This is a secure joining and indicates good craftsmanship.
• Dowel: A small peg of wood is used to join two edges. The dowel pins are used for various types
of joining on chairs, frames, etc.
• Double-Dowel: Provide added stability.
• Lap: Two pieces have equal sized grooves so that they join firmly when placed together.
• Miter: Square corners are often mitred. Each edge is cut at a 45° angle and the two are held
together with glue or nails.
• Mortice and Tenon: This is one of the strongest joints for frames of chairs. A groove also called a
mortise on one edge is cut to fit a projection called tenon on the other edge. The projection and
the groove may be square, rectangular or triangular. Sometimes glue or screws are added for
extra stability.
• Tongue and Groove: A projection on one edge fits into a matching groove on the other edge.

11. Types of furniture joints

12. The method of construction and materials used will affect the price, appearance, and durability of
the furniture and the finished article should:
• be free from roughness,
• unfinished edges or surfaces,
• be free from surplus adhesive,
• have the correct type of joints that fit well,
• stand firm on the floor and be rigid in use,
• if a cupboard or wardrobe, be stable and balanced whether empty or full,
• have drawers that run smoothly,
• have doors which fit properly and have stays to prevent them opening too far,
• have sliding which runs smoothly,
• have efficient locks, catches, hinges, etc,
• have handles conveniently placed,
• comfortable to hold and free from sharp edges,
• have castors with no sharp edges.

13. Classification of Furniture
• Wooden furniture
• Wicker and cane furniture
• Metal furniture
• Plastic furniture

14. Wooden furniture

15. Wicker and Cane furniture

16. Metal furniture

17. Plastic furniture

18. Types of wood used in furniture making
• Maple/Acer
• Walnut-finest hardwood
• Mahogany
• Ebony-hardwood
• Rosewood/Bombay rosewood/Sheesham-from South India
• Teak/Burma teak/Rangoon teak
• Willow
• Rubberwood-hardwood
• Plywood
• Veneers

19. Upholstery Material for Furnitures
The upholstery material will decide the furniture's appearance, durability, and cost.
The textile used for upholstery material required to be:
• Resistant to abrasion, snagging, creasing, soil and fading,
• Non-flammable,
• Non-shading,
• Pest proof,
• Easily cleaned
• Resilient quality

20. Textile Used for Upholstery Covering
Textiles- Cotton based, Satin, Velvet, Organza, net, Corduroy, Leather
• The textile coverings are the types of fiber, yarn, and weave used in the production of
• the fabric.
• Smooth fabrics, e.g. brocades and damasks of cotton, rayon, or synthetic fibers show
soiling more but hold dust less than the rougher, textured fabrics of wool, wool/nylon
• Wool/Evan mixtures have a warmer appearance, are less slippery, and are less likely to
show shine on clothes when sat on.
• Cut and uncut pile fabrics, e.g. velvet, corduroy, or moquette made of wool, cotton,
rayon, or synthetic fibres are hardwearing but hold the dust, and cut pile fabrics may
show shadowing.
• The use of synthetic fibers, e.g. nylon, Drilon, etc, either alone or in the mixtures and
blends increases the durability and ease of cleaning of many coverings.
• Plastic – vinyl- There are many plastic materials available. They are more easily cleaned,
equally hardwearing, and less expensive than leather coverings. They are mainly vinyl

21. Structure of upholstered Furniture

22. Guest room furniture with dimensions
• Two-seater sofa- 125x85
• Armchair-85x85
• Dining chair-45x45
• Round coffee table-75
• Oblong coffee table-105x50,height-35-50
• Luggage rack-120 widthx53 depthx46 height
• Bedside table-56widthx46 depthx60 height
• Wardrobe for two-100x55-60(depth)
Notes: all measurements are in cm

23. Guestroom fixtures & fittings
• Doors, windows, and locks
• Telephones
• Guestroom safes
• Minibars
• Televisions
• Radio
• Air conditioners
• Heating equipment
• Sanitary fittings-wash-basins (56x40), vanity units, bathtubs(80x170) 128 liters of
water, shower cabinets (1Sq m), WC, towel rails

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