If you ask whether a new EU regulation is something a furniture buyer needs to pay attention to, most people would say it’s a problem for the big timber companies. In reality, though, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) reaches much further down the chain than that. If you import, wholesale, or sell wooden furniture in Europe, it is very likely part of your world too. And here’s the …
Every hospitality or residential project owner budgets for opening day. The mood boards are approved, the case goods are on the water, the OS&E is staged, and the launch date is locked in. Almost none of them budget for year three, the point where the first upholstery starts showing wear, a hotel brand’s Property Improvement Plan flags non-compliant casegoods, a restaurant group’s …
“Finding a supplier is one thing. Building a product that can be repeated is another.” For furniture brands, wholesalers, and retail buying teams, the first sample is rarely the hard part. A skilled factory can turn out one excellent piece almost anywhere. The real test comes later, when that same design has to be reproduced as 50 units, then 500, then 5,000, without the finish drifting …
Most furniture sourcing starts the same way: a catalogue and a shortlist. For hospitality and residential projects where the design intent depends on specific dimensions, finishes, and materials, that starting point quietly decides the outcome long before installation day. The room either becomes the design that was drawn, or it becomes a close approximation of it, close enough to pass a walkthrou …
Choosing the right wood for your coffee table can transform your space. Discover essential tips and styles to find the perfect fit for your home. The wood behind a coffee table decides more than day-one looks. It decides how the piece survives five years of coffee mugs, kids’ toy cars, humidity, and the next time you rearrange the living room. Whether you’re furnishing one home or …
Direct client feedback on working with Asean Sourcing’s single-contract FF&E and furniture sourcing model, collected across completed projects in Bali, France, French Polynesia, Seychelles, and beyond. Sourcing companies tend to describe themselves the same way: reliable, quality-focused, easy to work with. Below is what that looks like from the other side of the contract feedback from As …
A wood selection guide for hotel, resort and restaurant furniture and the procurement decisions that decide whether it still looks this good in year five. A guest rarely remembers the exact dimensions of a coffee table. They remember setting a morning coffee down on a surface that felt warm instead of cold. Running a hand across a beautifully finished timber top while waiting for check-in. The conve …
From guest satisfaction to stronger brand perception, here’s why choosing natural materials is no longer just a design decision it’s a business one. Most hotel reviews mention the usual things: the breakfast, the pool, the staff, or the location. But every so often, you come across a review that catches you off guard. A guest writes an entire paragraph about sitting in a wooden lounge ch …
How experienced buyers vet manufacturers, catch problems before they leave the factory, and build a supply chain that survives a busy season, a price shock, or one supplier’s bad month. Ask ten wholesale buyers what went wrong on their worst Indonesia order, and eight of them will tell some version of the same story. The sample was flawless. The quotation was competitive. Everyone was polite …
A Practical Guide for Retailers and Distributors Looking Beyond Catalogue Sourcing For many retailers and distributors, the journey often begins with catalogue sourcing. A supplier presents a collection, products are selected, orders are placed, and inventory arrives. The process is familiar and relatively straightforward, especially in the early stages of growth. Eventually, however, many businesses …
Principal supplier of finished furniture and décor, managing procurement, production, and delivery end to end.