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GUESTROOM CASEGOODS TECHNICAL GUIDE

Hotel Casegoods Guide Types, Coordination & Specifications

A practical guide to hotel headboards, nightstands, wardrobes, minibar cabinets, desks, dressing units, TV furniture, luggage benches and other guestroom casegoods — including drawings, materials, room interfaces, specifications and information needed before costing.

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ZONE 01 Bed Wall

ZONE 02 Storage

ZONE 03 Minibar

ZONE 04 Work / Vanity

ZONE 05 TV / Media

ZONE 06 Luggage

GUESTROOM FURNITURE SCOPE

What Are Hotel Casegoods?

Hotel casegoods are the hard-surface furniture pieces that organise storage, bedside functions, work surfaces, minibar equipment, media equipment and other practical functions within a guestroom.

Depending on the interior design, the package may include headboards, nightstands, wardrobes, minibar cabinets, desks, dressing tables, TV panels, consoles, luggage benches, wall panels and related storage furniture.

Casegoods are normally coordinated from the actual room layout, furniture drawings, room dimensions, quantities, materials, finishes, hardware and relevant building interfaces rather than selected only from a standard retail catalog.

Classification can vary between projects. Some elements — particularly integrated headboards, wardrobes, wall panels and long built-in compositions — may sit near the boundary between casegoods and architectural millwork. The project BOQ and responsibility schedule should therefore define the agreed scope clearly.

GUESTROOM FURNITURE SCHEDULE

Typical Hotel Casegoods by Room Zone

A casegoods package is easier to coordinate when each item is connected to its room zone and the interfaces that affect it.

Code Room Zone Typical Casegoods Key Coordination

CG-01

Bed Wall

Headboard, nightstands, upholstered panels and decorative wall panels.

Bed position, sockets, switches, reading lights and wall dimensions.

CG-02

Storage Zone

Wardrobes, shelves, drawers, safe storage and related cabinetry.

Wall dimensions, circulation, doors, internal fittings and hardware.

CG-03

Minibar Zone

Minibar cabinet, refreshment counter and storage.

Equipment dimensions, power, ventilation and service access.

CG-04

Work / Vanity

Writing desk, dressing table, drawers and mirror-related furniture.

Chair clearance, sockets, mirror, lighting and cable access.

CG-05

TV / Media

TV panel, console, shelving and integrated storage.

Screen position, bracket, power, data and cable routes.

CG-06

Luggage / Storage

Luggage benches, open shelving and secondary storage elements.

Circulation, wall position, upholstery and nearby furniture.

CG
01

ROOM ZONE Bed Wall

Typical Casegoods

Headboard, nightstands, upholstered panels and decorative wall panels.

Key Coordination

Bed position, sockets, switches, reading lights and wall dimensions.

CG
02

ROOM ZONE Storage Zone

Typical Casegoods

Wardrobes, shelves, drawers, safe storage and related cabinetry.

Key Coordination

Wall dimensions, circulation, doors, internal fittings and hardware.

CG
03

ROOM ZONE Minibar Zone

Typical Casegoods

Minibar cabinet, refreshment counter and storage.

Key Coordination

Equipment dimensions, power, ventilation and service access.

CG
04

ROOM ZONE Work / Vanity

Typical Casegoods

Writing desk, dressing table, drawers and mirror-related furniture.

Key Coordination

Chair clearance, sockets, mirror, lighting and cable access.

CG
05

ROOM ZONE TV / Media

Typical Casegoods

TV panel, console, shelving and integrated storage.

Key Coordination

Screen position, bracket, power, data and cable routes.

CG
06

ROOM ZONE Luggage / Storage

Typical Casegoods

Luggage benches, open shelving and secondary storage elements.

Key Coordination

Circulation, wall position, upholstery and nearby furniture.

HEADBOARDS & NIGHTSTANDS

Coordinate the Whole Bed Wall as One Composition

The headboard wall often combines several furniture and building elements. Headboards, nightstands, switches, sockets, reading lights and decorative panels should be reviewed together rather than developed separately.

Overall width, bed position and nightstand alignment should follow the actual room type and approved room layout.

Overall Width Coordinate bed size, bedside units, wall dimensions and room circulation.

Upholstered Panels Define fabric, padding, panel divisions and visible seams.

Power & Lighting Check sockets, switches, reading lights and cable routes.

Nightstand Configuration Open shelf, drawer, cabinet or project-specific arrangement.

WARDROBES & MINIBAR

Storage Furniture Must Fit the Actual Room and Equipment

Wardrobes should be planned around real room dimensions, circulation and the internal storage requirement. Hanging space, shelves and drawers should match the intended room type.

Minibar furniture also needs to reflect the selected equipment. Cabinet openings, ventilation, access and power requirements should be resolved before production.

Internal Layout Hanging rail, shelves, drawers and project storage requirements.

Door System Hinged, sliding or another project-specific configuration.

Hardware Hinges, runners, handles, hanging rails and fittings.

Minibar Equipment Equipment opening, ventilation, electrical supply and access.

DESKS, VANITIES & TV UNITS

Work, Dressing and Media Functions Often Share One Wall

Hotel desks, dressing tables and TV furniture frequently occupy the same guestroom elevation and should therefore be coordinated as one composition.

Furniture depth, chair clearance, mirror position, TV location, electrical points and cable access can affect the complete layout.

Desk Clearance Working depth, chair position and surrounding circulation.

Dressing Area Mirror, lighting, drawers and surface use.

TV Coordination Screen size, panel dimensions, bracket position and viewing height.

Cable Management Power, data, access openings and concealed cable routes.

ROOM INTERFACE COORDINATION

Casegoods Do Not Exist Independently From the Room

Furniture can appear complete on its own drawing while still missing critical information about walls, electrical points, lighting, equipment and site conditions.

INT-01 Walls & Finished Dimensions Coordinate wall lengths, niches, columns, skirting and room conditions.

INT-02 Electrical Points Sockets and switches must align with nightstands, desks, TV units and headboard panels.

INT-03 Lighting Reading lights, mirror lights and integrated lighting require coordinated positions.

INT-04 TV / Data / Cables Screen position, bracket, data, power and cable routes should work together.

INT-05 Minibar Equipment Equipment dimensions, ventilation, power and maintenance access affect furniture design.

INT-06 Site & Installation Conditions Access, wall fixing, floor conditions and interfaces should be reviewed where relevant.

Architectural Drawing Guide →

CASEGOODS SPECIFICATION

What Should Be Defined Before Approval?

Each item should contain enough information for costing, technical development, coordination, approval and production.

Item	Dimensions / Layout	Construction & Finish	Hardware / Equipment	Room Interface
Headboard	Width, height, bed position and panel divisions.	Substrate, visible finish, upholstery and details.	Relevant integrated accessories.	Bed, wall, sockets, switches and lighting.
Nightstand	Width, depth, height and position.	Substrate, finish, edges and interior finish.	Drawer runner, handle or open shelf.	Bed, headboard, sockets and reading lights.
Wardrobe	Dimensions, internal clearances and doors.	Exterior and interior materials and finishes.	Hinges, rails, shelves and drawers.	Wall, ceiling and circulation.
Minibar Cabinet	Cabinet and equipment opening dimensions.	Cabinet construction, top and finish.	Equipment, doors, drawers or trays.	Power, ventilation and service access.
Desk / Vanity	Width, depth, height and chair clearance.	Top, substrate, finish and storage.	Drawers, cable access and fittings.	Chair, mirror, sockets and lighting.
TV Unit	Panel, console, storage and TV position.	Panel construction and finish.	Bracket and cable openings.	Power, data and cable routes.
Luggage Bench	Width, depth, height and location.	Timber, veneer, laminate or upholstery.	Legs, frame and supports.	Wardrobe, circulation and nearby furniture.

CASEGOODS 01 Headboard

Dimensions / Layout

Width, height, bed position and panel divisions.

Construction & Finish

Substrate, visible finish, upholstery and details.

Hardware / Equipment

Relevant integrated accessories.

Room Interface

Bed, wall, sockets, switches and lighting.

CASEGOODS 02 Nightstand

Dimensions / Layout

Width, depth, height and position.

Construction & Finish

Substrate, finish, edges and interior finish.

Hardware / Equipment

Drawer runner, handle or open shelf.

Room Interface

Bed, headboard, sockets and reading lights.

CASEGOODS 03 Wardrobe

Dimensions / Layout

Dimensions, internal clearances and doors.

Construction & Finish

Exterior and interior materials and finishes.

Hardware / Equipment

Hinges, rails, shelves and drawers.

Room Interface

Wall, ceiling and circulation.

CASEGOODS 04 Minibar Cabinet

Dimensions / Layout

Cabinet and equipment opening dimensions.

Construction & Finish

Cabinet construction, top and finish.

Hardware / Equipment

Equipment, doors, drawers or trays.

Room Interface

Power, ventilation and service access.

CASEGOODS 05 Desk / Vanity

Dimensions / Layout

Width, depth, height and chair clearance.

Construction & Finish

Top, substrate, finish and storage.

Hardware / Equipment

Drawers, cable access and fittings.

Room Interface

Chair, mirror, sockets and lighting.

CASEGOODS 06 TV Unit

Dimensions / Layout

Panel, console, storage and TV position.

Construction & Finish

Panel construction and finish.

Hardware / Equipment

Bracket and cable openings.

Room Interface

Power, data and cable routes.

CASEGOODS 07 Luggage Bench

Dimensions / Layout

Width, depth, height and location.

Construction & Finish

Timber, veneer, laminate or upholstery.

Hardware / Equipment

Legs, frame and supports.

Room Interface

Wardrobe, circulation and nearby furniture.

RELATED GUIDE

For detailed guidance on dimensions, materials, finishes, hardware and approval information, see the Hotel Furniture Specification Guide.

CASEGOODS MATERIALS

Define the Construction, Not Only the Color

Casegoods can combine engineered boards, plywood, solid timber, veneer, laminate, lacquer, upholstery, metal, glass, stone and project hardware.

A finish name by itself is not a complete furniture specification. The substrate, visible finish, edge detail, internal finish and hardware should be coordinated together.

REPEAT-ROOM CONTROL

One Approved Room Type May Be Repeated Many Times

Hotel casegoods are not only about developing one furniture piece. The same approved configuration may need to be repeated across many guestrooms while keeping dimensions, finishes and interfaces consistent.

ROOM TYPE CONTROL Define the Room Before Repeating the Furniture

King, Twin, Suite or other room types may use different dimensions, quantities or furniture configurations. Variations should be identified before production.

Room Type Identify King, Twin, Suite and other room categories.

Item Codes Keep BOQ, drawings, specifications and costing aligned.

Quantities Confirm furniture quantity per room type and total project quantity.

Revisions Use current approved drawings, materials and finishes.

Mock-Up Use a prototype or sample room where full-scale review is required.

FULL-SCALE REVIEW

See how a hotel room mock-up can help review furniture dimensions, finishes, hardware and room interfaces before main production.

DESIGN TO PRODUCTION

How Casegoods Move From Room Drawings to Production

This overview remains focused on casegoods. Detailed engineering and manufacturing stay on their specialist pages.

STEP 01 Review Room Information Check plans, elevations, room types, quantities and furniture positions.

STEP 02 Define Casegoods Scope Identify headboards, wardrobes, desks, TV units and minibars.

STEP 03 Develop Technical Details Coordinate dimensions, materials, hardware and room interfaces.

STEP 04 Approve Confirm drawings, finishes and relevant samples or mock-up requirements.

STEP 05 Release Approved Scope Approved furniture proceeds into production planning and manufacturing.

Hotel FF&E Engineering Guide → Custom Furniture Manufacturing Process →

BEFORE COSTING

Information to Prepare for a Casegoods Review

I-HOTEL first reviews the project information before preparing project-specific costing.

The package does not have to be perfect, but missing information that affects dimensions, quantities, materials or interfaces should be identified.

If you are preparing the furniture quantity schedule, use our Hotel Furniture BOQ Guide.

CASEGOODS SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST PROJECT REVIEW

Room Types King, Twin, Suite and other categories.

BOQ Item codes, descriptions and quantities.

Architectural Drawings Plans, elevations and room dimensions.

Furniture Details Available drawings, dimensions and construction information.

Materials Substrates, veneer, laminate, timber, metal, glass and upholstery information.

Finish Schedule Colors, stains and material references.

Equipment / Interfaces Minibar, TV, sockets, lighting and other relevant interfaces.

RELATED DRAWING SET

Continue to the Right Hotel Furniture Resource

Each adjacent technical topic has its own page so this casegoods guide can remain focused on guestroom casegoods.

T-01 Hotel Furniture Materials

Compare substrates, veneer, HPL, lacquer, upholstery, metal, glass and hardware.

Open → T-02 Hotel Furniture Specification Guide

Define dimensions, construction, materials, finishes and hardware.

Open → T-03 Hotel Furniture BOQ Guide

Organise item codes, room types, quantities and drawing references.

Open → T-04 Architectural Drawing Guide

Understand plans, elevations, sections and room information.

Open → T-05 Hotel FF&E Engineering Guide

Follow technical development towards production-ready documentation.

Open → T-06 Manufacturing Process

Continue from approved drawings into production and quality control.

Open → T-07 Hotel Room Mock-Up

Validate furniture dimensions, finishes and room interfaces at full scale.

Open → T-08 Hotel Furniture Knowledge Hub

Browse furniture, FF&E, materials, BOQ and engineering guides.

Open →

CASEGOODS FAQ

Hotel Casegoods Questions

Practical answers about casegoods scope, drawings, materials, room interfaces and project costing.

What are hotel casegoods?

Hotel casegoods are hard-surface guestroom furniture such as headboards, nightstands, wardrobes, desks, dressing units, TV furniture, minibar cabinets, luggage benches and related storage pieces. The exact package depends on the room design, BOQ and project responsibility schedule.

What is the difference between hotel casegoods and millwork?

Casegoods generally refers to room-specific hard furniture such as nightstands, desks, wardrobes and TV units, while millwork usually refers to more architecturally integrated or built-in joinery. The boundary can vary by project, so the approved BOQ, drawings and responsibility schedule should define the final scope.

Which furniture items are normally included in guestroom casegoods?

A guestroom casegoods package can include headboards, nightstands, wardrobes, minibar cabinets, writing desks, dressing tables, TV panels, consoles, luggage benches, wall panels and related storage units. Not every project includes every item.

Why are architectural drawings important for hotel casegoods?

Casegoods must fit the actual room and often coordinate with walls, niches, sockets, switches, lighting, TV and data points, minibar equipment and circulation. Architectural plans and elevations help connect the furniture dimensions with these building conditions.

What should be included in a hotel casegoods specification?

A casegoods specification should define the relevant item code, room type, dimensions, construction, substrate, visible finish, edge details, hardware, equipment interfaces and any project-specific requirements. It should remain coordinated with the BOQ, furniture drawings and approved samples.

What materials can be used for hotel casegoods?

Hotel casegoods can combine engineered boards, plywood, solid timber, natural or engineered veneer, laminate, lacquer, upholstery, metal, glass, stone and project hardware. The correct combination depends on the furniture item, approved design, use conditions and project specification.

How should minibar cabinets be coordinated?

Minibar furniture should be coordinated with the selected equipment dimensions, cabinet opening, electrical supply, ventilation and service access. These requirements should be reviewed before the furniture construction is approved.

What information is needed before hotel casegoods costing?

Prepare the available room types, BOQ, furniture quantities, architectural drawings, furniture dimensions, material and finish information, specifications and relevant equipment or room-interface details. I-HOTEL reviews the available project information before preparing project-specific costing.

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