Commercial Guides

CRIB 5 for Hotels: What UK Hotel Operators Need...

Every upholstered piece of furniture in a UK hotel — from the bedroom chair to the lobby sofa to the restaurant banquette — needs to meet a fire resistance standard...

CRIB 5 for Hotels: What UK Hotel Operators Need...

Every upholstered piece of furniture in a UK hotel — from the bedroom chair to the lobby sofa to the restaurant banquette — needs to meet a fire resistance standard...

CRIB 5 Procurement & Specification Guide: A Ste...

A step-by-step CRIB 5 procurement and specification framework for hotels, restaurants, serviced apartments and care homes — what to ask for, what to document, and how to avoid the most...

CRIB 5 Procurement & Specification Guide: A Ste...

A step-by-step CRIB 5 procurement and specification framework for hotels, restaurants, serviced apartments and care homes — what to ask for, what to document, and how to avoid the most...

GreenFRPLUS®: A New Standard in Sustainable Fir...

Fire-retardant treatment has always been the quiet trade-off at the heart of commercial upholstery. To meet CRIB 5 and other fire safety standards, fabrics have traditionally relied on heavy chemical...

GreenFRPLUS®: A New Standard in Sustainable Fir...

Fire-retardant treatment has always been the quiet trade-off at the heart of commercial upholstery. To meet CRIB 5 and other fire safety standards, fabrics have traditionally relied on heavy chemical...

Complete Guide to CRIB 5 Regulations: UK Fire S...

The fire safety of upholstered furniture in the UK is governed by two overlapping frameworks: product testing standards that define how furniture must perform, and premises legislation that defines the...

Complete Guide to CRIB 5 Regulations: UK Fire S...

The fire safety of upholstered furniture in the UK is governed by two overlapping frameworks: product testing standards that define how furniture must perform, and premises legislation that defines the...

CRIB 5 Explained for Interior Designers: What Y...

Interior designers specifying furniture for commercial projects carry a professional responsibility that goes beyond aesthetics. When a designer specifies upholstered furniture for a hotel, restaurant, care home, or serviced apartment,...

CRIB 5 Explained for Interior Designers: What Y...

Interior designers specifying furniture for commercial projects carry a professional responsibility that goes beyond aesthetics. When a designer specifies upholstered furniture for a hotel, restaurant, care home, or serviced apartment,...

Restaurant Furniture Fire Safety: What UK Resta...

Restaurant operators in the UK face a specific and frequently misunderstood compliance requirement: the upholstered furniture in their dining rooms, bar areas, and private dining spaces is expected to be...

Restaurant Furniture Fire Safety: What UK Resta...

Restaurant operators in the UK face a specific and frequently misunderstood compliance requirement: the upholstered furniture in their dining rooms, bar areas, and private dining spaces is expected to be...

The Complete Guide to Furnishing Serviced Apart...

The serviced apartment sector has grown significantly in the UK over the past decade, driven by the rise of aparthotels, build-to-rent developments, corporate travel demand, and short-term let platforms. With...

The Complete Guide to Furnishing Serviced Apart...

The serviced apartment sector has grown significantly in the UK over the past decade, driven by the rise of aparthotels, build-to-rent developments, corporate travel demand, and short-term let platforms. With...

The Complete Hotel Furniture Buying Guide: Spec...

Buying furniture for a hotel is not the same as buying furniture for a home. The decisions made during a hotel fit-out or refurbishment have commercial consequences that extend years...

The Complete Hotel Furniture Buying Guide: Spec...

Buying furniture for a hotel is not the same as buying furniture for a home. The decisions made during a hotel fit-out or refurbishment have commercial consequences that extend years...

The Ultimate Guide to CRIB 5 Furniture: What It...

CRIB 5 is the highest standard of fire resistance for upholstered furniture used in commercial and public environments in the United Kingdom. The term refers to Cigarette Resistance Ignition Barrier...

The Ultimate Guide to CRIB 5 Furniture: What It...

CRIB 5 is the highest standard of fire resistance for upholstered furniture used in commercial and public environments in the United Kingdom. The term refers to Cigarette Resistance Ignition Barrier...

CRIB 5 High Chairs & Bar Stools for UK Hospital...

A complete guide to CRIB 5 certified high chairs and bar stools for UK hotels, restaurants, and commercial interiors. Industrious Decor's Express Range covers ten matching families — HAVEN, ATLAS,...

CRIB 5 High Chairs & Bar Stools for UK Hospital...

A complete guide to CRIB 5 certified high chairs and bar stools for UK hotels, restaurants, and commercial interiors. Industrious Decor's Express Range covers ten matching families — HAVEN, ATLAS,...

Fast, Fire-Certified, Made in Britain — Our New...

Anyone who has run a hospitality, workspace, or public-sector fit-out knows the feeling: the design is signed off, the budget is approved, the opening date is fixed — and then...

Fast, Fire-Certified, Made in Britain — Our New...

Anyone who has run a hospitality, workspace, or public-sector fit-out knows the feeling: the design is signed off, the budget is approved, the opening date is fixed — and then...

How to Choose Outdoor Furniture for a Hospitali...

Outdoor spaces have become some of the most commercially valuable areas in hospitality. A well-designed terrace increases covers, extends trading seasons and creates the kind of shareable moments that drive...

How to Choose Outdoor Furniture for a Hospitali...

Outdoor spaces have become some of the most commercially valuable areas in hospitality. A well-designed terrace increases covers, extends trading seasons and creates the kind of shareable moments that drive...

Contract-Grade vs Domestic Furniture: What's th...

If you've ever tried to use domestic sofas or chairs in a commercial setting and found they're falling apart within a year, you're not alone. The difference between contract-grade and...

Contract-Grade vs Domestic Furniture: What's th...

If you've ever tried to use domestic sofas or chairs in a commercial setting and found they're falling apart within a year, you're not alone. The difference between contract-grade and...

How to Choose Commercial Furniture That Actuall...

Furnishing a commercial space involves different decisions to buying for a home. Here's what to look for, what CRIB 5 means, and how to get the specification right first time.

How to Choose Commercial Furniture That Actuall...

Furnishing a commercial space involves different decisions to buying for a home. Here's what to look for, what CRIB 5 means, and how to get the specification right first time.