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Hotel Upholstery in Kenya: Custom Fabric Supply and Professional Reupholstery

A hotel chair or sofa that is worn, stained or structurally tired communicates something about a property that no amount of fresh linen can correct. Upholstery is the soft furnishing element with the longest visual life and the most significant impact on a room’s perceived quality when it is right, and the most immediately noticed problem when it is wrong. B&B by Turnstar provides custom hotel upholstery services in Kenya: commercial-grade fabric supply, professional reupholstery of existing furniture, and full upholstery programmes for new hotel furniture including chairs, sofas, headboards, banqueting chairs and public area seating. Custom to your property’s design brief. Professionally executed by our experienced upholstery team.

Product Details

Service	Custom upholstery fabric supply and professional reupholstery
Furniture types	Guest room chairs, armchairs, sofas, headboards, ottomans, banqueting chairs, lobby and public area seating
Fabric range	Commercial-grade upholstery fabrics: velvet, chenille, faux leather, linen blend, jacquard, performance fabric
Fabric properties	Hospitality-rated: stain resistant, high rub count (minimum 30,000 Martindale), cleanable
Customisation	Custom colour, pattern and texture to match your property’s design concept
Service scope	Fabric supply only, or full supply and professional reupholstery service
Project scale	Single piece to full-property upholstery programme
SKU	CRU003
Price	Quoted per project based on furniture count, fabric selection and service scope
Minimum Order	Single piece to full property programmes

Why Hotel Upholstery Requires Commercial-Grade Fabric

Domestic upholstery fabric and commercial hotel upholstery fabric are fundamentally different products. Domestic fabric is designed for occasional home use, gentle cleaning and a lifespan of years in a low-traffic environment. Commercial hotel upholstery fabric is designed for daily high-use by multiple occupants, regular cleaning with commercial-grade products, and a lifespan measured in years of continuous commercial use.

The key specification for commercial upholstery fabric is the Martindale rub count: the number of rub cycles the fabric withstands before showing wear. Domestic fabrics typically rate at 10,000 to 15,000 Martindale. Commercial hotel upholstery fabrics start at 30,000 Martindale and premium commercial fabrics reach 100,000 and above. Using domestic fabric on hotel furniture produces visible wear within months of installation. Commercial-rated fabric, properly applied by an experienced upholsterer, maintains its appearance for years under the same conditions.

B&B sources and supplies commercial-grade upholstery fabrics rated for hotel and hospitality environments, with stain resistance, cleanability and high rub counts as minimum specifications across the range.

The B&B Upholstery Process

Every upholstery project begins with a consultation to understand the design brief, the furniture being upholstered and the operational environment. Our team advises on fabric selection from the B&B commercial fabric range, with samples provided so the final selection can be made in the context of the room. Once fabric is selected and approved, our professional upholstery team handles fabrication and fitting to the highest standard.

For full-property programmes, we develop a fabric specification across all furniture categories, ensuring consistency of material, colour and finish across the entire property. This is particularly important for hotel renovations and refurbishments where visual consistency across guest rooms, public areas and F&B spaces is a design and brand requirement.

Who Uses B&B Hotel Upholstery Services?

Trusted by Weston Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton, Prideinn Hotels, Ibis Styles, Angama Mara, &Beyond, Mahali Mzuri (Sir Richard Branson’s Kenyan Safari Camp), Tamarind Mombasa, Superior Hotels Kenya, M.P. Shah Hospital and Chiromo Hospital Group.

Hotels undergoing renovation or refurbishment across Nairobi and Kenya. Hotel renovation projects that include soft furnishing upgrades require an upholstery partner who understands commercial specifications, can work to a project timeline, and can deliver consistent quality across a full property. B&B provides full-property upholstery programmes for hotel renovation projects in Nairobi and across Kenya.

Safari lodges and camps refreshing their interior programme. Lodge interiors in Kenya are often designed around natural materials: linen, cotton, leather and woven fabrics that connect the interior to the bush environment. B&B sources and supplies natural and performance fabric options that meet the aesthetic requirements of a lodge design brief while providing the commercial durability that a hospitality environment demands.

Hotel banqueting operations with ageing chair stock. Banqueting chairs take significant wear across multiple events per week. Reupholstering existing banqueting chairs in fresh commercial-grade fabric is significantly more cost-effective than chair replacement and produces an equivalent visual result. B&B provides banqueting chair reupholstery programmes for hotel events operations across Kenya.

Airbnb hosts and serviced apartment operators. A single reupholstered armchair or headboard in a listing photograph communicates a level of care and investment that generic furniture does not. B&B provides individual piece upholstery for property owners who want to elevate specific elements of their interior without a full renovation.

Why B&B by Turnstar: Kenya’s Hospitality Supply Specialists

• Trusted by Kenya’s leading hospitality properties, from 5-star Nairobi hotels to Sir Richard Branson’s Kenyan safari camp.
• Full project service available. Fabric supply, measurement, custom fabrication and professional installation across Nairobi and Kenya.
• Custom solutions. We work to your design brief, room dimensions, fabric preference and budget to deliver a finished result that meets your property’s standard.
• Bulk supply specialists. Full-property curtain and upholstery programmes supplied to hotels, lodges and resorts across Kenya and East Africa.
• Walk in or contact us. Ambience Mall, 1st Floor, Westlands, Nairobi. WhatsApp 0748 198 664 for a consultation.

Request a Quote for B&B Hotel Upholstery

All curtain, upholstery and soft furnishing projects are quoted individually based on room dimensions, fabric selection, lining requirements and installation scope. Contact our hospitality team with your property details, room count and design brief for a tailored quote and project timeline.

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Delivery, Installation & Payment

• Nairobi installation: Measurement, fabrication and installation available across Nairobi
• Upcountry and coast: Contact our team to discuss supply and installation for properties outside Nairobi
• Fabric supply only: Available for properties with their own installation team
• M-Pesa: Paybill 522533, Account 7994148
• Bank transfer available for corporate and bulk accounts
• Email: hospitality@turnstar.co.ke
• WhatsApp and phone: 0748 198 664

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does hotel upholstery cost in Kenya?

Upholstery pricing depends on the furniture type, fabric selection, project scale and service scope (fabric supply only or full supply and reupholstery). B&B provides a per-project quote. WhatsApp 0748 198 664 or email hospitality@turnstar.co.ke to begin. We provide fabric samples and a detailed quote before any commitment is required.

What is the Martindale rub count and why does it matter for hotel upholstery?

The Martindale rub count measures how many abrasion cycles an upholstery fabric withstands before showing wear. For hotel and commercial use, a minimum of 30,000 Martindale is the professional standard. B&B supplies commercial upholstery fabrics rated at 30,000 Martindale and above, ensuring the upholstery maintains its appearance under the demanding conditions of hotel use.

Can you reupholster existing hotel furniture in Kenya?

Yes. B&B provides professional reupholstery of existing hotel furniture including guest room chairs, armchairs, sofas, headboards, ottomans and banqueting chairs. Reupholstering existing furniture in new commercial-grade fabric is typically significantly more cost-effective than furniture replacement. Contact our team to discuss your furniture and get a quote.

Do you supply upholstery fabrics to hotel projects outside Nairobi?

Yes. We supply commercial upholstery fabrics to hotel and lodge projects across Kenya and East Africa. For projects outside Nairobi, contact our team to discuss the project scope and logistics. WhatsApp 0748 198 664 or email hospitality@turnstar.co.ke.

How long does a hotel upholstery project take?

Project timelines depend on scope, fabric availability and installation scheduling. Individual piece reupholstery typically takes 1 to 2 weeks. Full-property programmes are phased to minimise disruption to hotel operations. Contact our team at the planning stage for a realistic project timeline for your specific scope.

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