Category Archives: Home Improvement

Hotels Bathtub Refinishing – Hotel Bathroom Renovation on a Budget

Posted by on January 6, 2011 No comments
Wilson Uche Ukah asked: Hotels and others in the hospitality industry are making bathtub refinishing a big part of their hotels overall bathroom renovation because of tight budgets. Hotels room rates continue to decline as insecurity in the financial markets continue to cause a sharp drop in business travel. Those that have the courage to travel are shopping for lower-priced rooms. The decline in hotel occupancy is also caused by the sluggish economy which continues to make more and more guests shy away from travel and hotels.According to Dr. Bjorn Hanson, clinical associate professor, NYU Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management, “following years of record spending levels, 2009 is forecast to be the first year since 2003 that the US lodging industry will sp read more

Decorate Your Bedroom Like a Bed & Breakfast Inn – 10 Tips

Posted by on December 3, 2010 1 comment
Kathryn Bechen asked: We all need a romantic getaway weekend now and then. Even if funds are tight and time is short, with a little ingenuity and creativity you can turn your own bedroom at home into a romantic and relaxing “Bed & Breakfast Inn” retreat for you and your mate.10 Tips to get you started:1. Clutter Cutter. De-clutter your bedroom when you begin your fluff-up. Nothing kills romance faster than a pile of dusty magazines and techno paraphernalia.2. Maid Brigade. Next comes the dust rag and vacuum. Turn on some music and make it fun!3. Sensuous Sheets. Purchase some colorful new sheets in a pattern you love with a thread count of at least 300.4. Divine Duvet. Invest in a pretty new duvet cover or bedspread. It will freshen up the room instantly.5. Pillow P read more

10 Simple Secrets Of Five-Star Luxury Decorating

Posted by on September 20, 2010 No comments
Terri Emmett asked: What is it about a hotel room that is so appealing when you first open the door and step inside? The “initial impact” a hotel room has upon its customers is one of the most vitally important factors in the hotel business. Hotel decorators realize the psychological importance of “first impressions.” People know what standards to expect when they enter a room or suite of an established brand-name hotel. If a customer’s expectations are met in a positive manner, the customer will be back. If a customer’s expectations are not satisfactorily met, the hotel will lose business. People talk. It’s a fact of life in any business.Five-star establishments set the standards for “first impressions.” Their success depends on read more