Hotel Casegood Trends & Insights: Foliot
Since the casegoods package is often the largest single FF&E purchase you will make during a hotel project, you’ll want it to provide value and ROI for years to come. To give you the best chance of making an educated decision, we are sharing not just what we know, but also what our best suppliers know. With that in mind, we have tapped another of Innvision’s top vendor partners to share their insights about today’s hotel casegood trends and product features.
Foliot Furniture is known within the hospitality marketplace for its innovative laminate furniture and ability to produce original, quality products that are cost-effective, reliable, durable, and delivered on time.
Manufacturing Location & Team
Before selecting a provider, a hotelier must know where casegood suppliers manufacture their products. In Foliot’s case, they own factories in North America and produce themselves, which contrasts with many competitors who manufacture furniture overseas and only have contracts with factories. Furthermore, all of Foliot’s workers are employees of the company; they have closer control over their production and processes because Foliot does not have agents, distributors, or representatives working to make their products.
While they import some components, such as metal and quartz, Foliot is a North American manufacturer, with 85-90% of their product “Made in America.” This allows Foliot to streamline its efforts and protect against the negative impacts of shipping delays and elevated ocean freight costs.
Market Segment
Hoteliers need to know which market segments casegoods manufacturers serve before selecting one that best fits their needs. In Foliot’s case, they provide casegoods across the 3- to 5-star hotel market segments, where they maintain competitive lead times and price points with quality products and outstanding service and support.
Trends in Hospitality Casegoods
Recent trends reveal a preference for quartz tops for durability. Also, hotel rooms increasingly have electrical outlets on the nightstands and headboards and LED lighting in or on the headboard.
Today’s furniture designs feature more light colors and are moving away from the espresso color so commonly found in years past. Generally, hotel guestrooms are lighter with colors and patterns that aren’t as heavy or charged.
Another trend is that hotel owners are prioritizing durable furniture. Hotel brands have been giving franchisees more flexibility and more time in-between Property Improvement Plans (PIPs). With casegoods not having to be replaced quite as often, hoteliers want a sturdy product that will last and continue to look good for a longer period of time.
Product Highlights
Foliot makes glue-free soft seating, such as sleeper sofas and loveseats, specified by hotel brands. Foliot furniture lasts 20-25 years, and they pride themselves on product that looks the same 15 years later. Quality, durability, and service are important when choosing a manufacturer, and Foliot has dedicated sales and project managers to ensure quick, efficient service.
One feature Foliot calls out is its ability to replace every part of your furniture instead of the whole thing. For example, if you have a dresser with three drawers and a broken top, you can replace only the top by simply unscrewing the old one and replacing it with the new one. Every Foliot part is interchangeable, so hoteliers can save on freight and avoid having to invest in a whole new piece of furniture.
2024 Challenges and Opportunities
Over the past few years, the hospitality industry has faced a shortage of shipping containers and other overseas shipping issues. But Foliot’s North American production offers peace of mind from the threat of ocean freight disruptions or price volatility so their clients can have a smooth, reliable experience.
While buying North American-made products can ease some of that stress, especially with their multiple domestic locations in Canada and the United States, Foliot reminds us that buying domestically also supports our communities and reduces the carbon footprint to promote sustainability.
The more you know, the more confidently you can select a casegoods provider. Innvision has worked successfully with Foliot, a trusted manufacturer and supplier, for years on many completed hotel projects. Our collaboration has resulted in a partnership that has benefited a large number of hotel owners and brands, and we are proud to spotlight Foliot and their products.
Contact us to learn how Innvision and our supplier partners, such as Foliot Furniture, can make your next hotel project a success.
