Arranging hotel furniture can be overwhelming for a new hotel owner or designer. There are plenty of rooms, lobbies, and public spaces to furnish and there are many hotel furniture suppliers that offer different furniture models. One of the first steps to complete before shopping around is to count the number of furniture sets and lobby furniture that will be required by the hotel. This can be done by counting the number of rooms, their size, and the number of public spaces that will need to be furnished. 

The owner of a hotel that does not have a lot of room and wants to go with the more eclectic, bed and breakfast type may want to consider local antique shops or furniture liquidators. If matching furniture is not a concern, these locations may have unique pieces that can be used as hotel lobby furniture or hotel room furniture. Hotel owners can find good deals with furniture liquidators and used furniture stores, but they must check the condition and quality of the furniture before purchasing.

The size of each room is also another calculation that must be done before purchasing furniture for the hotel. The size and layout of the room must be planned before the hotel owner chooses a certain set of furniture. An owner or designer may not need to be careful with the size of hotel lobby furniture as the lobby is usually a larger and more open space. Hotel room furniture, however, may need to fit in a small or odd-sized space.