How to pack your outdoor furniture for the rainy season
When winter falls and comes the rain, it’s difficult to decide what to do with outdoor furniture. Read this article and watch our special video on the topic.
How to design small outdoor spaces in your hospitality business?
Every outdoor area, no matter how small it is, deserves to be given attention. This need amplifies when it comes to restaurants, hotels, cafes and resorts. So hospitality businesses should be extra careful when designing a small outdoor space like a balcony or even a limited terrace. In order to turn a narrow area into an attractive place to hang out, two steps must be applied: choosing the right outdoor furniture pieces and installing them effectively.
The new outdoor furniture trend: Out with the In, in with the Out
There’s a new trend in the furniture industry that we’ll refer to as “Out with the in, in with the out.” Over the past several months, you may have witnessed how effortlessly furniture pieces you’d normally see on a terrace are accentuating elements of a living room. We’ve also seen the trend emerging the other way around, with pieces you’d imagine only belong indoors, adding a homey touch to an outdoor seating area.
How to keep outdoor umbrellas from falling
If I get a dollar every time an umbrella falls or flies due to the wind, I would be the richest man ever. Hotels, resorts and beach staff know exactly what we are talking about. Every time the wind blows, guests and employees start worrying about flying umbrellas. With every fallen umbrella, there’s a logical explanation – either it is not well installed or the wrong material has been used.
The psychology of colors in the hospitality business
A lot of people don’t know the relation between colors and the mind, body and emotions. Unconsciously, each color affects the mood and state of mind differently. Some colors boost happiness, others give a sense of comfort. Therefore, restaurants, spas, hotels and other hospitality businesses must be very careful with the use of colors in their decoration.
Using wood for your outdoor furniture: Types, maintenance, & more
With most of the world on lockdown these days, some of the very few outdoor places we can safely access are our balconies, terraces, and backyards. That being said, we shouldn’t underestimate the importance of designing it into a comfortable safe haven to escape the confined spaces we call home.
Caring for your modern outdoor furniture
As summer comes to an end, we have often found ourselves lacking real knowledge in outdoor furniture care!
As a wholesale outdoor furniture manufacturer and supplier, we can help you with this. Below are some general guidelines regarding all types of garden furniture as well as some more specific pointers for challenging situations.
3 tips to spot good quality outdoor furniture for Hotels and Restaurants
When furnishing the outdoors of your hotel or restaurant, one of the main issues encountered is to find outdoor furniture that do not get defected under the rain or the sun.
Design your Perfect Escape – Our 6-step guide to making the right choices with outdoor furniture
This 6-steps article is an “all you need to know” guide for designing your perfect escape, without being overwhelmed with the big variety of products found in the outdoor furniture market.
Design your Perfect Escape – March 4th 2020, Dubaï, UAE.
SIMEXA, in partnership with Messara Furniture, presented an amazing workshop entitled “Design your Perfect Escape” where Chantal Andriot, the owner of the French Brand Tolix discussed the art of turning a simple outdoor/indoor space into your perfect escape and the importance of material and colors.