Every memorable guest experience begins with how a space makes people feel. From hotel ballrooms and breakout lounges to conference rooms and dining areas, the right furniture transforms functionality into atmosphere.
For more than 60 years, Burgess Furniture has helped hoteliers, interior designers, and event professionals craft spaces that inspire comfort and confidence. Here, we share expert insights and industry tips to help you design interiors that work as beautifully as they look.
1. Design with Purpose — Not Just Style
Furniture should do more than look good; it should perform seamlessly.
For Conference & Events Managers, flexibility is key. Look for furniture that can transform a formal event into a banquet in minutes — lightweight, robust, and stackable. For F&B Managers, prioritise comfort and durability for long dining experiences while keeping layouts space-efficient.
Burgess Tip: Always consider how often the space will need to change configuration. Burgess’s modular tables and stacking chair systems, for example, are engineered for daily movement and quick turnover, keeping your team efficient and your guests impressed.
2. Let Furniture Reflect Your Brand Story
Guests read your interiors like a brand statement. The materials, colours, and layout you choose express who you are before any word is spoken.
Boutique hotels might favour plush fabrics and soft curves for intimacy, while conference venues lean toward modern minimalism to signal focus and professionalism.
Burgess Tip: Work closely with your designer or supplier to match your brand DNA. At Burgess, every collection, from the unique Deluxe Louis chair with its metal frame and realistic natural wood finish to the contemporary A-Fold folding table range, can be customised to complement any interior narrative rather than compete with it.
3. Future-Proof Your Investment
For hotel owners and procurement teams, furniture represents a long-term investment. Prioritise materials and construction that guarantee performance and reduce replacement cycles.
At Burgess, our signature aluminium frames deliver exceptional strength while maintaining a refined finish. Upholstery fabrics feature advanced stain-resistant coatings to withstand daily use.
Burgess Tip: Always request FIRA or equivalent certification to ensure products meet contract-grade standards for durability and safety.
4. Plan the Guest Journey – Not Just the Room
Great design anticipates how guests move and interact. A successful layout balances flow, comfort, and service efficiency.
For Event Managers, foldable and mobile solutions allow rooms to transition smoothly between functions. For Interior Designers, flexible layouts open creative opportunities to reimagine a space for different guest profiles.
Burgess Tip: Before physically trying different floor plans, which is time-consuming and labour-intensive, consider using a layout service to maximise your space and revenue. Once you have a layout set up, perform a walkthrough from a guest’s perspective — entrance, table, bar, and view. Each step reveals opportunities to enhance comfort and accessibility.
5. Sustainability Is the New Standard of Luxury
Eco-responsibility is now a core expectation for hospitality brands. Sustainable materials, ethical sourcing, and long product life cycles aren’t just good practice — they’re a mark of quality.
Burgess integrates sustainability into every stage of production, using recyclable metals, FSC-certified woods, and eco-conscious finishes.
Burgess Tip: Include sustainability goals in your project proposals and RFPs. It demonstrates commercial foresight and brand responsibility. Check that the supplier has credentials from a recognised sustainability initiative like HARP.
6. Comfort Creates Connection
Burgess Tip: Visit our showroom & factory just outside to test the comfort and usability first-hand. Experiencing a chair in person tells you more than any catalogue ever could. Also, see our team in action with a guided tour of our factory.
Experience the Burgess Difference
Behind every Burgess collection lies a philosophy of design integrity, performance, and partnership. We understand that no two venues are the same, which is why our in-house design team works hand-in-hand with you to create solutions that perfectly fit your brand, your layout, and your operational goals.
From luxury hotels to international conference centres, Burgess furniture has been trusted worldwide for its craftsmanship, innovation, and reliability.
Ready to create your perfect space?
Explore our full product range at burgessfurniture.com, or contact our team to discuss your next project on +44 (0)33 0333 9258 or email hello@burgessfurniture.com