What is "casegoods"?
Casegoods are items of furniture that are built with interior compartments for storage. It is an American English term for "wooden furniture designed for storage, such as cupboards, chests of drawers, etc.". A synonym is "case furniture".
Casegoods generally refers to furniture made of hard materials, such as wood, metal, glass or plastic. Examples of casegoods include chests, Chest of drawers (dresser), bookshelves, and cabinets.
The term "casegoods" is sometimes used to refer to commercial use furniture such as beds and sideboards that would be used in a hotel, dormitory or student accommodation. The same terminology would not generally be used when referring to domestic furniture.
Casegoods are one of the three classifications of furniture, the others being upholstery and occasional. Upholstery refers to furniture that has fabric or leather and padding stretched over a frame. Occasional furniture includes coffee tables, end tables, nesting tables, ottomans, and accent stools.
Casegoods are items of furniture that are built with interior compartments for storage. It is an American English term for "wooden furniture designed for storage, such as cupboards, chests of drawers, etc.". A synonym is "case furniture".
Casegoods generally refers to furniture made of hard materials, such as wood, metal, glass or plastic. Examples of casegoods include chests, Chest of drawers (dresser), bookshelves, and cabinets.
The term "casegoods" is sometimes used to refer to commercial use furniture such as beds and sideboards that would be used in a hotel, dormitory or student accommodation. The same terminology would not generally be used when referring to domestic furniture.
Casegoods are one of the three classifications of furniture, the others being upholstery and occasional. Upholstery refers to furniture that has fabric or leather and padding stretched over a frame. Occasional furniture includes coffee tables, end tables, nesting tables, ottomans, and accent stools.
What Are Hotel Casegoods?
The answer is fairly simple, the majority of hotel casegoods share one common component, that can vary in size and shape and it can be a bottom, top, side, back, door or drawer; it’s a panel.
The answer is fairly simple, the majority of hotel casegoods share one common component, that can vary in size and shape and it can be a bottom, top, side, back, door or drawer; it’s a panel.
What Are Hotel Casegoods Made Of?
Casegoods (panels) can be manufactured using a variety of different materials. And the elements that define and make each design unique are -- faces, cores and edges.
Logically enough, the face is the look of the casegood: color, luster, etc. -- and is widely considered as the most important part of the casegood. That look is, to a large extent the result of the material used to create it. The most common face materials are real wood veneer, high pressure laminates, and low pressure laminate.
If you can’t decide which material to use here are a few options to consider:
Faces:
Casegoods (panels) can be manufactured using a variety of different materials. And the elements that define and make each design unique are -- faces, cores and edges.
Logically enough, the face is the look of the casegood: color, luster, etc. -- and is widely considered as the most important part of the casegood. That look is, to a large extent the result of the material used to create it. The most common face materials are real wood veneer, high pressure laminates, and low pressure laminate.
If you can’t decide which material to use here are a few options to consider:
Faces:
- Veneer
- High-pressure laminates (HPL)
- Low-pressure laminates (LPL)
- Solid wood
- Plywood
- Particle Board
- Medium-density fiberboard (MDF)
- Laminate self-edge
- PVC Edge banding
- Solid Wood Edge
Why Are Casegoods So Important?
Casegoods define a room. Therefore, they also help define the guest experience. If they're stylish, attractive, unmarred, easy to access and solid, they go a long way toward creating a satisfying environment.
If they show damage, instability, lack of style and poor design, they take away from the experience.
Casegoods define a room. Therefore, they also help define the guest experience. If they're stylish, attractive, unmarred, easy to access and solid, they go a long way toward creating a satisfying environment.
If they show damage, instability, lack of style and poor design, they take away from the experience.
What Are Guests Looking For?
As with clothing, fashions in hotel casegoods change. At the moment, it looks as though guests seek these items, among others:
As with clothing, fashions in hotel casegoods change. At the moment, it looks as though guests seek these items, among others:
- Natural woods (a great place for veneer to come in!)
- Attractive bar and entertaining centers for guests within their rooms
- Multifunctional furniture that makes a space feel larger
- Uniqueness that they can share with the world
- Luxury feel at an affordable price
- Health and wellness features
- Technology integrated throughout
- Environmental responsibility
WHY OPT FOR CUSTOM CASEGOODS?
To keep up with the trends and give a hotel a unique look and feel, custom casegoods offer solutions that cover the range from budget to luxury. For example:
To keep up with the trends and give a hotel a unique look and feel, custom casegoods offer solutions that cover the range from budget to luxury. For example:
- Newer laminates contain recycled material, a fact that can be touted to show environmental responsibility.
- For a luxury look, wood veneers can provide rich, warm appeal.
- Veneered or laminated panels are ideal for multifunctional furniture, such as a combined workspace--with the tech features guest want--and dining area.
- Instead of dressers that also make room for minibars and refrigerators, cellarettes can create a real bar and a focal point.
- That luggage bench can be turned into a weight bench to make exercise private and convenient.
What the Future Holds for Hotel Casegoods:
Of course, creating a satisfying environment for guests goes beyond casegoods to lighting, decor and much more. But custom casegoods that make a hotel unique and have been designed to meet their needs beautifully have a special appeal.
Most likely, hotel rooms are going to get smaller in the years ahead, so they'll have to be more efficient to remain comfortable. Custom casegoods give hoteliers an advantage in making the transition.
Not sure on the best material choice for your casegoods? Explore the considerations between two of the most popular materials, laminate and veneer, to determine what would be better for your project.
Of course, creating a satisfying environment for guests goes beyond casegoods to lighting, decor and much more. But custom casegoods that make a hotel unique and have been designed to meet their needs beautifully have a special appeal.
Most likely, hotel rooms are going to get smaller in the years ahead, so they'll have to be more efficient to remain comfortable. Custom casegoods give hoteliers an advantage in making the transition.
Not sure on the best material choice for your casegoods? Explore the considerations between two of the most popular materials, laminate and veneer, to determine what would be better for your project.
Bestar Hospitality is a leading hospitality FF&E supplier in China offering custom high-end hotel casegoods for the hospitality and senior living sectors.