1. Understanding of B&B hotels:
1). The shopping mall positioning of B&B design. It is crucial to have an accurate positioning of the B&B through in-depth communication with the owners, understanding the intentions of the investors, and investigating and analyzing the city, region, adjacent buildings, and natural ecological environment where the B&B is located. Because B&Bs of different levels and market positioning are different in design. Such as vacation B&B, business B&B, conference B&B, travel B&B, etc. They all have different professional plans.
2). Functional differentiation of B&B design. The functional differentiation of B&Bs also requires more rational consideration. The functional division should not only satisfy the various practices of guests for food, accommodation, entertainment, and shopping but also ensure the smooth progress of various practices of the B&B manager (including various types of work) (to avoid cross-work). This requires designers to have a clear understanding of the B&B equipment, functions, and proportions of each space. Then, the designer needs to conduct research and discussion with the owners (including B&B managers) before they dare to determine the "B&B functional flow chart".
3). The sense of space in B&B design. The sense of space is the psychological feeling given by the real and false enclosure of the building. The most ideal state should be to integrate the architectural design of the B&B plan with the indoor space. This is the perfect connection between reason and rationality. Most of the designs we do now are based on existing building structures, so the so-called spatial integration we propose (the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, the integration of indoor spaces) can only be achieved in Conducted subject to conditions.
2. Characteristics of various types of B&B hotels:
1). Renovation of old houses. The renovation of old houses focuses on preservation and transformation. We all know that the greatest feature and value of an old house is its history and story. Therefore, when we use modern means to maintain and renovate old houses, we must retain this feature, so that modern people can feel its story as soon as they walk into the old house.
2). Art design B&B. Art design B&Bs emphasize innovation, so when designing B&Bs, we often use avant-garde design techniques and concepts to create unique B&Bs. At the same time, it is not limited to any form but focuses more on communication and open concept.
3). Farmhouse experiential B&B. Farmhouse experiential B&Bs rely on their two unique resources of beautiful ecological environment and living culture to attract tourists and provide tourists with travel, accommodation, food, leisure, and other services as their characteristics, such as B&B inns, B&B hotels, etc. wait.
4). Villa-style B&B. Villa-style B&Bs are mostly used for non-commercial purposes, but for personal use or to host friends. Of course, some investors also rent them out. A villa is more like a paradise in the city. It is very important to integrate it with the environment and give full play to its geographical advantages.
3. Things to note when designing and decorating B&B hotels:
1). Personalized design. Personalization is the theme of B&B design and a focus of word-of-mouth communication. The so-called personalization must be based on the characteristics of the area itself to create a personalized B&B in the area.
2). Site selection. Site selection is very important for B&Bs. The starting points for operating B&Bs vary, and different starting points rely on different environmental requirements. If you take pure accommodation as the starting point, then you need to consider what the supporting points are within 3 kilometers to 5 kilometers of the block (such as large scenic spots, large playgrounds, beautiful countryside, etc.). If you take the studio as the starting point, then you need to consider whether the surrounding environment is pleasant. , whether it matches the tone of the owner, etc.
3). Culture. The design of a B&B should also pay attention to the full integration of cultural elements. A B&B without a cultural atmosphere is like a youth hostel or inn, which is boring. Culture can be a symbol or temperament. It is necessary to fully explore the local culture and make people have a sense of cognition and then form a sense of identity.
4). Service. The success of a B&B mainly depends on its people. In addition to its appearance, a good B&B relies more on its heart. Provide the intimacy and warmth of home that hotels cannot provide. In other words, all services provided are non-standard.
5). Detailed design. The functional space of a B&B consists of a courtyard, lobby (public space), stairs, guest rooms, disinfection room, linen room, staff room, etc. Detailed design mainly includes the following points:
A. Reasonable yard design. The yard is generally the soul of a B&B. A B&B without a yard will usually be at a disadvantage in the competition. The yard should be lively. No matter how small the yard is, a yard full of life will always stimulate people's happy mood. At the same time, there should be space for people to stay and rest.
B. Public space design. Most B&Bs focus on public spaces, and some even account for more than 50% of the space. The lobby is often a multi-functional hall, which must not only meet various functional requirements but also reflect the theme of the B&B. The functions of the lobby include reception, meeting guests, dining, chatting, leisure, and other functions. Therefore, try not to arrange guest rooms on the first floor. If there are guest rooms, the first floor will be used as the first guest room. The size of the space is best determined based on actual needs. If it is mainly a studio, it must have a large space. If it is mainly a residence, the space should be reduced, as long as it is enough. Many B&Bs do not provide Chinese food service, but they usually have Western food and dessert service. The kitchen for Western food and dessert can be used together with the disinfection room.
C. Guest room. The guest rooms in B&Bs are generally non-standard rooms, focusing on warmth. Generally speaking, double rooms will account for more than 80% of the rooms. A few standard rooms are usually enough. Colleagues usually have a slightly larger family room, the so-called family room. The room is designed to meet the requirements of a family couple with a large bed while adding a bed for a child. This room is generally the most expensive and has the highest configuration in a B&B. All guest rooms must have open windows, and rooms with balconies are generally in excellent locations. If you can configure floor-to-ceiling windows, try to install floor-to-ceiling windows. The outdoor scenery is a big factor in determining the price of the room. The best view is everywhere. Because it uses non-standard services, the bathroom can be eclectic, but it must be comfortable. The bathroom in the room must mainly have a shower, and the bathtub is just an auxiliary accessory. It can be placed anywhere in the room that feels reasonable. The doors of guest rooms are generally Class A fire doors with no restrictions on the direction. The number of guest rooms should not be too large, as small as four or five, and no more than 15 at most.
D. Stairs. According to the current fire protection requirements, the width of the stairs in the B&B needs to be more than 1,000.
E. Disinfection room. The disinfection room is only needed by the health department and is very small. It is rarely used in daily life, and most of them will be shared with future Western kitchens. But the room must be there.
F. Linen room. The word linen comes from Hong Kong. The name was first translated by a British person. It was first used by Hong Kong Jinqilin International Hotel Management Co., Ltd. and was later gradually adopted by mainland hotels. Place tablecloths, sheets, curtains, towels, staff uniforms, etc. used in the hotel. The size of the linen room is designed to meet the linen needs, and it is best to make it a cabinet type.
G. Staff room. To meet the work needs of employees, the room is not large, but it must be convenient for reception.
H. Floor requirements. The first floor should be as high as possible, and chandeliers can be arranged. The height above the second floor is about 3 to 3.3 meters. If the height of the upper floor is too high or too short, it will cause discomfort (lack of the warmth of home). B&Bs should not have more than three floors, and fire protection will not be approved if they are above three floors. Parking should be convenient. Generally, those who stay in B&Bs mainly drive by car.
I. Solar energy is the most direct and beneficial way to reduce energy consumption. Solar hot water is generally installed, and additional effective water heating facilities (air sources, etc.) are added at the same time. The two sets of equipment can operate simultaneously and can be switched freely. Give full consideration to the location of the water storage tank (water tanks are generally larger).
Monitoring equipment is generally small and can be solved at the reception desk. Smoke detectors must be arranged for fire protection in the room. The smoke detectors can be independent and do not need to be linked.
4. B&B costs.
1). Rent: house rental deposit and rent. According to survey data from some cities and regions across the country - Guilin, Xi'an, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Wenzhou, Lijiang, Dali, Xiamen, and Sanya, including some small cities, rent generally accounts for one-fifth to six-fifth of the turnover. 1. If you are lucky, Jiujiang Decoration Company believes that you should own the property rights of the house.
2). Decoration: hard decoration and soft decoration.
A. Hard decoration: The hard decoration part is the part that is most likely to be overrun in daily operations or preliminary preparations because when using a house for personalized accommodation operations, a series of modifications and decorations are usually required for the house. During the process, you will encounter many temporary problems that were not anticipated in the early stage.
In addition, when renovating, the service life of the house's hardware facilities must be considered. Many operators now come to a misunderstanding: the renovated house will only be used for two to three years, and then major renovations will be carried out. This is a very big taboo in terms of cost expenditure and will cause great waste.
B. Soft decoration: When making personalized accommodations, many people will renovate and reuse old items in the soft decoration part. However, it is recommended that you not only consider it based on your personal preferences but should consider more from consumer psychology, Consumers are used to thinking about it.
The decoration is a very large investment, so Jiujiang Decoration Company recommends that the total decoration costs be evenly spread over several years during the operating period when calculating costs.
3). Labor costs: The pressure on labor costs is mainly reflected in the off-season and the loss of talent.
4). Daily losses: Daily losses mainly include several small parts, such as toiletries, and even some inns and B&Bs will provide fragrances and
aromatherapy, as well as the usual linen delivery and washing in B&Bs. These are daily losses in operation.
5). Maintenance costs. This part includes repair costs for appliances and furniture. The importance of regular maintenance can easily be overlooked.
5. Other matters that B&B hotels should pay attention to:
1). B&B guests must have a place to put their suitcases. The B&B room should provide space for guests to put their luggage. Luggage racks are very important. Don't let guests put their luggage on the floor. A suitcase height rack allows guests to look through boxes at the right height.
2). The B&B room can provide some local newspapers, magazines, and books. Tourists don't play with electronic devices all the time. They might be interested if you have a few local newspapers, maps, magazines, etc. in the room.
3). Charging cables can be provided in B&B rooms. All guest electronic devices need to be charged overnight. For tourists who are careless and do not bring a charger when they go out, if the host has a charging cable on the table, satisfaction will immediately increase.
4). The bedding in B&B hotel rooms must be clean and of high quality. Soft, clean bedding is a prerequisite for good dreams. Don't be stingy, it's not worth it to save money on bedding. A high-quality sleep experience will bring more positive reviews from guests.
5). B&Bs should arrange plants reasonably. B&Bs can choose plants with unique shapes so that guests can have something to talk about and be interested in.
