The wood material selection of hotel furniture

The wood material selection of hotel furniture usually focuses on aesthetics, durability, environmental protection and matching with the hotel style. The following are some of the wood materials commonly used in hotel furniture and their characteristics:

1. Solid wood

a. Oak
- Features: Oak hard texture, clear and beautiful texture, light color, wear resistance and scratch resistance, easy processing and painting. Its good stability and corrosion resistance make it ideal for high-end furniture.
- Application: Suitable for the production of bed frames, wardrobes, tables, chairs and other furniture in five-star hotels, as well as decorative lines and decorative panels in luxury rooms.

b. Walnut
- Features: Walnut deep and elegant color, rich texture and obvious changes, fine texture, high strength, wear resistance. Its good shock resistance and bending resistance make the furniture durable.
- Application: Suitable for the production of desks, TV cabinets, bedside tables in senior suites, as well as the reception desk, bar and other furniture in public areas, to create a noble and stable atmosphere.

c. Cherry wood
- Features: Cherry wood color warm, from light red to dark red gradient, fine and uniform texture, with a good luster. Its hardness is moderate, it is easy to carve, and the color will become deeper and more attractive over time.
- Application: Suitable for creating warm and comfortable room furniture, such as headboards, dressers, lounge chairs, etc., as well as decorative furniture in hotel restaurants and lounges.

d. Elm
- Features: Elm wood tough, clear texture access, moderate hardness and strength, suitable for relief and transparent carving and other decorative processes. Its surface is smooth, string surface pattern is beautiful, durable.
- Application: It is often used to make basic furniture such as bed frames, wardrobes, desks in guest rooms, and decorative wooden components in public areas such as meeting rooms and corridors.

e. Pine
- Features: Pine wood is light and soft, the grain is straight and slightly rough, the color is natural, the price is relatively low. Although its corrosion resistance is weak, it can still be used for furniture manufacturing after proper anti-corrosion treatment.
- Application: It is mostly used for simple furniture in economy hotels or homestays, such as bed frames, desks, chairs, etc., as well as decorative pendents, wall panels, etc.

2. Wood-based panels

a. Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
- Features: made of wood fiber or other plant fiber, the surface is flat, the internal structure is uniform, easy to process and paint. Although not as strong as solid wood, but the cost is lower, can be large-scale standardized production.
- Application: It is often used to make furniture panels, door panels, backboards, etc., as well as parts that need to be veneered, painted or coated.

b. Plywood
- Features: Made of multi-layer veneer crisscross bonding, with good stability and deformation resistance. Veneers of different grades and species can be selected according to needs to achieve different appearance effects and performance requirements.
- Application: It is suitable for making furniture frame, drawer bottom plate, desktop bottom and other structural parts, as well as furniture parts that need to be bent.

c. Particleboard (particle board)
- Features: Made of wood scraps and adhesive, low cost, light weight, but load-bearing and moisture-proof performance is general. The surface should be coated or painted.
- Application: It is mainly used for the production of non-load-bearing parts of economic furniture, such as backplane, some drawer components, etc.

3. Composite materials and recycled wood

a. Solid wood veneer board
- Features: Using wood-based panel as the base material, the surface is pasted with thin layer of solid wood, which not only retains the natural texture of solid wood, but also reduces the cost. The design requirements can be met by selecting solid wood bark of different tree species.
- Application: Widely used in furniture panels, door panels and other parts to achieve a similar appearance with solid wood.

b. Bamboo
- Features: Bamboo has high strength, good toughness, short growth cycle, and is a sustainable environmental protection material. Its unique texture and color give the furniture a unique charm.
- Application: Suitable for making modern style or Oriental theme hotel furniture, such as headboard, desk, screen, etc.

4. Specially treated wood

a. Preservative wood
- Features: After chemical anticorrosion treatment, enhance its resistance to mold, insect erosion and environmental humidity changes, especially suitable for outdoor furniture and bathroom furniture.
- Application  : terrace seats, poolside loungers, bathroom shelves and other scenes that need to be waterproof and moisture-proof.

b. Carbonized wood
- Features: Through high temperature treatment to form a dense carbonized layer on the surface of the wood, improve its weather resistance and moisture resistance, while giving the wood a unique retro texture.
- Application: Suitable for decorating walls, ceilings, floors, as well as making furniture with industrial style or vintage style.

To sum up, the selection of wood material for hotel furniture should take into account the hotel's positioning, design style, use environment, budget and environmental requirements. Solid wood is often used in high-end hotel furniture because of its natural beauty and excellent performance, while wood-based panels, composite materials and special treated wood have advantages in cost control, large-scale production and specific functional needs.