Return to 1962 at the TWA Hotel
Already heralded as one of the most anticipated hotel openings this year, and maybe even the decade, the new TWA Hotel is a remarkable...
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Glenn Haussman
Jul 9, 2019
Distinguishing the Attributes of Quality Furniture
What does quality furniture design really mean? To find out the answer, we sought two accomplished professionals to share their...
Glenn Haussman
May 29, 2019
Caught in the Middle - How to Purchase Hospitality FF&E Like a Pro
From time to time we like to focus on the challenges purchasing pros have within the hospitality community. They often find themselves...
Glenn Haussman
Apr 23, 2019
Challenges of Brand Differentiation
In capturing today’s market of savvy travelers, design professionals are challenged by the numerous hotel brands that have emerged. With...
ruthchasolen
Feb 26, 2019
Forward Thinking: Designer Input
Samuelson Furniture conducted a survey to capture design input on evolving hospitality trends of 2019. We are fortunate in providing two...
Glenn Haussman
Jan 22, 2019
A Front Row Seat to Chair Design
Furniture design isn’t easy, presenting many challenges when it comes to teaching the next generation of designers. For this month’s blog...
Glenn Haussman
Aug 15, 2018
Bringing Back the Historic Hotel Saranac
Bringing a hotel back to life isn’t easy. Especially if it’s been closed for an extended period. Plus, ensuring the property meets the...
ruthchasolen
Jul 23, 2018
The Top 10 Reasons we use 3D Renderings in Furniture Design
The furniture industry has gained great benefit from the 3D rendering, photo-realistic process. Producing virtual, high quality images...
Glenn Haussman
Jun 18, 2018
Rethinking Technology in Hospitality Design
Technology has become the backbone of the hotel business on many levels. This includes the ways in which properties are operated behind...
ruthchasolen
May 29, 2018
How to Minimize Redlines in Custom Furniture Design
An important, time saving process of creating a technical drawing in the world of design and architecture is known as CAD, or Computer...
Glenn Haussman
Apr 19, 2018
Your HD Expo Guide to Work and Play
With HD Expo upon us, we want to reflect on some of the best experiences amazing Las Vegas has to offer. Sure, this massive trade show is...
Glenn Haussman
Mar 19, 2018
Legendary Local Design: 10 Questions with Top Design and Purchasing Pros
Hotel design has inexorably shifted to highlighting the look and feel of the community in which the property is located. This has change...
Glenn Haussman
Feb 22, 2018
Spotlight on LED
The notion of what furniture is, and should be, is changing. Sure, visual appeal, comfort, quality and usability remain important. But...
Glenn Haussman
Dec 18, 2017
Family Ties: Family Businesses within the Hospitality Industry
They say the hotel business is one big happy family. That rings true both figuratively and literally. Here at Samuelson Furniture, we...
ruthchasolen
Nov 20, 2017
CNC Machines - Keeping our Furniture a Cut Above
Keeping ahead of the trends is paramount here at Samuelson Furniture, and to accomplish this we must continually invest in our business....
ruthchasolen
Oct 18, 2017
Quality Upholstery Takes Guts
The upholstery trade as a craft evolved throughout many centuries and various eras as it gradually integrated into the furniture making...
Glenn Haussman
Sep 20, 2017
Maximizing ROI with FF&E
This month we are investigating how those tasked with purchasing furniture approach their role in delivering a long lasting product that...
Glenn Haussman
Aug 21, 2017
The Lobby Experience Opens Doors - Q+A with Hospitality Designers
There has been a big shift in hospitality during the last five years. Public spaces in hotels, especially the lobby, are officially the...
Glenn Haussman
Jul 20, 2017
Purchasing Pro Tips: From P.O to Delivery
Purchasing Pro Tips: From P.O. to Delivery We all know what purchasers do, they purchase! But knowing what they do is very different than...
Glenn Haussman
Jun 20, 2017
NO ASSH$#%S™ Company meets "The No Asshole Rule" Author
Ten years ago, a book debuted that changed everything. “The No Asshole Rule”, is a survival guide to maneuvering horrific corporate...
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