Need flexibility in your hospitality space?

Adaptable furniture is the answer

Businesses have got used to adapting during the pandemic and businesses in the hospitality sector have had to adapt more than most.

Guidelines have been changed with short notice and spaces have had to be adapted quickly and efficiently to meet those guidelines.

The dining areas need to be safe, yet enjoyable, the interior needs to be kept clean yet still have a relaxing feel and the outside space needs to be sheltered yet compliant.

Hotels have had to rethink some of their communal spaces and how they want people to gather.

No aspect of the hospitality sector has been unaffected by recent events and as we move into the post pandemic era, these spaces will again change and adapt as some sense of normality returns.

So, how adaptable is your space?  How can having adaptable furniture help your business?

Furniture sets the scene; it creates an impact, and it helps to deliver an experience.  Having FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment) that is comfortable and modular is essential for flexible seating and spaces.

1. Let your furniture create a magnet effect.  Tables, chairs and other components represent the type of establishment you’re running, give your business kerb appeal and invite customers in without a member of staff having to say anything.
2. Deliver an al fresco dining experience. Outdoor furniture needs to be flexible due to changing weather conditions but this doesn’t mean that it can’t complement the interior design while also giving the exterior a relaxing open feel.  Create a space that delivers an experience for your customers.
3. Have the ability to make changes to existing furniture.  New table tops, adding bespoke components and giving tired chairs a re-vamp ensures furniture continues to be a long term investment.
4. Utilise the space to gain maximum effect.  Layout matters, so think about how your tables can accommodate 2 or 4 people whilst also catering for larger parties.  How can these tables be easily combined, sometimes at short notice?  Round tables encourage conversation in groups of people yet rectangular tables are a better use of the space available.
5. How your customers choose to dine determines the level of seating.  Consumer habits change and once behaviours are set, it’s here to stay.  The lack of socialising in larger groups during the pandemic has created pent up demand to meet and enjoy more sociable time.  Depending on the type of restaurant or catering area you are operating, seating needs to be distributed with this in mind.  Do you maximise profits by customers staying longer or do you increase revenue by customers freeing up the tables more quickly?  Adapting furniture helps to meet these needs while creating the right atmosphere.