A hotel furnishing project in Istanbul starts with the guest experience and operating brief, translated into room layouts, item schedules and specifications. Beds, seating, lighting, curtains and equipment must work with building services, housekeeping and maintenance. SMD Decoration offers interior design, fit-out, furnishing and procurement coordination through a defined project scope.

A boutique hotel, a serviced apartment and a hotel refreshing rooms while trading have different requirements. Establish the service model, building condition and intended readiness date first. The useful result is a coordinated purchasing and delivery plan, with clear decisions for the owner, operator and suppliers.

Define the FF&E package before comparing offers

Furniture, fixtures and equipment is a convenient heading, but its contractual boundaries vary. Identify beds, mattresses, seating, tables, decorative lighting, curtains, rugs and fixed joinery explicitly. Set out whether appliances, linen and operating supplies sit in this package or separate schedules. An acronym does not assign delivery, installation or service connections.

Give every item a code, location, quantity, size, finish and drawing reference. A bedside lamp also needs the right socket position and reachable control. Resolve that interface before finishing the wall rather than discovering it during room installation.

Build schedules around real room types

List each room type and its quantity, bed configuration, luggage provision, working space, dining needs and storage. Identify corner rooms, connecting rooms and rooms with particular access requirements under the project’s specialist brief. Multiplying one room list by the total room count can miss differences in layouts and equipment.

• Guest rooms: sleeping, seating, luggage, work, curtains and accessible controls.
• Bathrooms: fittings, accessories, lighting, storage and maintenance access.
• Serviced apartments: cooking, appliances and housekeeping provision suited to the operating model.
• Public areas: reception, waiting, breakfast, corridors and wayfinding.
• Support areas: storage, trolleys and staff routes coordinated with the operator.

Door arrangements, escape routes, specialist systems and regulated product requirements belong with the responsible designers and authorities. Furniture selection does not establish their approval.

Use a mock-up to test the decisions together

Agree a full or partial room mock-up before repetitive purchasing. Check bed and chair proportions, wardrobe operation, charging access, switch positions, light control and cleaning around furniture. Include operations and maintenance representatives alongside the design team, so a visually successful room can also be assessed in everyday use.

Record comments against item codes and drawing revisions. Approve changes to headboards, fabric, joinery dimensions or integrated equipment before the affected production batch. A reduced mock-up may suit a smaller project; state what it has and has not tested.

Specify materials for use and maintenance

Review actual fabric, surface, edge, hardware and cleaning-product information against expected use. Request appropriate samples and performance documentation. “Hotel grade” alone does not identify the product or establish its suitability. Specialist requirements, including fire and environmental requirements where applicable, need the relevant professional review and documentation for the actual supplied system.

Consider replacing a damaged component and reaching lamps, drivers or equipment without unnecessary dismantling. Keep product codes, finishes, spare-part information and care instructions in the handover record. These details make later maintenance and replacement more manageable.

Coordinate procurement with site readiness

Track approval, order, manufacture, delivery and installation for each package. Establish who verifies final dimensions, who approves substitutions, where goods are stored and how damage is recorded at receipt. For an Istanbul property, confirm unloading access, lift restrictions, shared-area protection and working hours with building management before dispatch.

An occupied hotel may need zones that can be isolated, completed and handed back in an agreed sequence. Shared services, dust, noise, guest routes and staff safety affect whether this is practical. A standard duration or phasing plan cannot be promised for every property.

Compare costs on a common basis

Use the same room types, quantities and specifications across quotations. Separate design, fixed joinery, loose furniture, lighting, textiles, equipment, preparation and installation. Review currency, applicable taxes, packaging, transport, storage, warranties and testing responsibilities. Identify specialist packages requiring separate quotations.

Budget alternatives should be specific: compare a proposed fabric, construction or item against the approved reference and examine its use, maintenance and lead time. Similar names do not establish equivalent products. Reducing a furniture count should also trigger an operator review of the room’s intended use.

Hand over rooms that the operating team can check

Use room-numbered checklists to test doors, drawers, curtains, lighting and equipment with the responsible teams. Record missing items, defects, owners and close-out dates. Collect updated drawings, manuals, warranties and agreed training. Explore SMD services and the project gallery, then share the operator brief to establish a suitable design, furnishing and fit-out package.

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Your space, your vision. SMD Decoration offers interior design, fit-out and renovation in Turkey and Arab markets: homes, apartments, villas, offices, hotels, restaurants, healthcare, education and exhibitions. Reflect your identity, needs and budget.

Explore finishes, painting, upholstery, custom furniture and lighting in modern, classic, contemporary, industrial or eco-conscious styles. Agree services, execution details and handover before work.

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