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WHAT ARE STACKING BUFFERS AND WHY DO I NEED THEM?

They’re tiny, discreet and you often don’t even realise that they’re there - but they make the biggest difference when it comes to protecting and storing your chairs. We’re talking about stacking buffers. Stacking buffers are little buttons that are a major feature of every Burgess stacking chair. Either clear or black depending on your chair model, stacking buffers are an integrated part of the frame. Found on the chair legs, the buttons mean that each chair rests against the frame of …

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HOW DO I CLEAN MY CHAIR FABRIC?

Chairs, Seating

Fabric can make or break the final design of a chair. It can be the difference between drab and wow factor, and we guess you’ve chosen the latter, so how do you keep it that way? Burgess has a huge range of fabrics in our collection, from renowned brand such as Panaz, Sunbury Design and Agua to name but a few. Different fabrics will all have varying care instructions, faux leather to polyester to velvet, for example, but there are a few things you can do across the board to keep those …

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DO I NEED A TABLE OR CHAIR TROLLEY?

Chairs, Events, Tables

Setting up a room for an event or conference can take time – but that doesn’t mean it should take a lot of effort too. Table and chair trolleys are designed to take the strain out of moving and storing your furniture, so you can make quick room changes and get safely set up in as little time as possible. Burgess table and chair trolleys are easy to handle and are specifically made for our furniture ranges. Your tables and chairs will be properly stored and carried to minimise the risk of …

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CHARGE ON THE GO: HOW TO INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY WITH YOUR BREAK OUT SPACE

Meeting, Seating, Tables

We've all been there, rushing out the door to a meeting when the dreaded bleep comes from your phone. Battery low. Within the hospitality industry, huge varieties of people will pass through your spaces; off to meetings, dates, dinner, off to clinch that lucrative business deal; and according to Statista, 94% of adults own a mobile phone*. That's almost everyone. As a hotel, for example, your main aim is to make sure your guests are as comfortable, looked after and prepared for their day as much …

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WHAT’S HOT IN HOTEL ROOM DESIGN: HOW TO CREATE THE WOW FACTOR

Bedroom

Every hotel strives to offer the ultimate guest experience of luxury, comfort and style. But with so many individual tastes to cater for, how can you be sure your room decor really ticks all the boxes? Here’s Burgess’ guide to what’s hot in hotel room design right now, and the seating you can use to create that ‘wow’ factor first impression: A return to colour Textures, colours and patterns are making a comeback. Say goodbye to safe-yet-bland neutrals. More and more hotels are …

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TABLE DESIGN KNOW-HOW: WHAT DOES HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE MEAN?

Tables

Tables are the unsung heroes of meeting spaces, breakout areas, boardrooms and banqueting. But to be reliable and stylish day in, day out, tables need a surface that’s sturdy and robust. This is where HPL comes in. HPL – or High Pressure Laminate – is a decorative surface material that’s applied to selected Burgess tables. Made by bonding multiple sheets of resin coated kraft paper, decorative paper and a melamine overlay at high temperature and pressure, the result is a very strong and …

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