1. Project Background

In early 2025, a hotel owner from Saint Petersburg contacted our team while renovating several public areas of their property. The lobby and reception zones required new sofas that matched the hotel’s modern Nordic-inspired interior design.

After browsing our hospitality furniture catalog, the client expressed interest in our customizable hotel sofa series, especially models featuring solid wood frames and high-density foam for long-term durability. To ensure a perfect match, they asked for detailed material samples and custom color options before placing the order.

2. Identifying the Client’s Requirements

During discussions, the client clarified several important expectations:

• Elegant design suitable for a hotel lobby environment

• Highly durable upholstery, resistant to wear and stains

• Comfortable seating depth and backrest angle for waiting guests

• Color palette: neutral tones such as beige, grey, and olive

• Strong internal structure to support years of continuous commercial use

• Matching coffee tables for the lounge area

Additionally, the hotel requested that all materials meet E1-grade environmental standards, which aligned with our existing manufacturing certifications.

3. Sample Material Review & Design Proposal

To support their selection process, we provided:

• Fabric swatches in several textures (linen, microfiber leather, woven fabrics)

• Wood stain samples for legs and frames

• A 3D render showing how the sofa sets would look in a typical hotel lobby layout

The client chose a grey textured fabric with anti-stain coating and walnut-colored solid wood legs to create a warm and high-end reception atmosphere.

We then prepared detailed CAD drawings and sent them for approval.

4. Production & Quality Assurance

Once the design was finalized, production began in our 25,000 m² MEI YI manufacturing facility. Considering hotel furniture’s heavy daily usage, our QC standards were even stricter than usual.

Key production steps included:

• Kiln-dried solid wood frame shaping

• High-density foam installation with reinforced internal support

• Precise sewing with durability-tested stitching

• Fabric wrinkle resistance and tension testing

• Wood leg finishing with scratch-resistant coating

• Full assembly inspection with weight load tests

Before packaging, each sofa was photographed and shared with the client for confirmation.

5. Packaging & Shipment to Russia

To ensure safe transport over long distances, we used:

• Thick bubble wrap and corner protectors

• Non-woven dust-resistant covers

• Export-grade cartons

• Bottom pallet reinforcement to stabilize the load

The goods were shipped via railway freight, which is a cost-effective route commonly used for cargo from China to Russia.

We provided a full packing list, commercial invoice, fabric test reports, and installation guides to facilitate smooth customs clearance.

6. Installation & Customer Feedback

After receiving and installing the sofas in the hotel lobby, the client shared positive feedback:

• The sofas’ comfort and stability exceeded expectations

• The fabric looked elegant and was easy to clean

• The color matched their modern reception décor perfectly

• Guests appreciated the seating comfort while waiting for check-in

The hotel later requested quotations for restaurant dining chairs and lounge armchairs, planning to continue their renovation in subsequent phases.