First Up: Materials Sourced in the USA
What to Look For Instead
While it’s nice to confirm that a company does, in fact, source their materials in the United States, don’t forget to pay attention to where the furniture itself is manufactured. Look for a furniture provider whose pieces are not just sourced domestically, but created domestically, as well. American-made furniture signals that a company prioritizes a series of important things: creating and supporting jobs here in the United States, having creative control of their products, and ensuring that each and every product is made to the highest standards of quality.
Next: Furniture that is “Produced”
What to Look For Instead
As a rule of thumb, the furniture you choose for your hotel’s outdoor spaces should be hand-crafted, not produced. It should be made with the highest standards of design, production, and quality in mind. If a manufacturer takes pride in their furniture creation process, they will share it with you: their website will include readily accessible information about how their furniture is produced and what measures are taken to guarantee quality. Though it’s important to find a manufacturer whose prices and delivery times make sense for your hotel, it’s also critical to ensure that you’re making a reasonable long-term investment in quality pieces that are built to last.
