The Anchor Air BnB Fit Outs

Accommodation Strategy and Revenue Optimisation

The Anchor Airbnb room project demonstrated Urban's comprehensive approach to furnishing accommodation, creating complete furniture solutions for five rooms above the restaurant. This project showcased Urban's understanding of the specific requirements for rental accommodation furniture and their ability to create cohesive, durable solutions suitable for high-turnover environments while maintaining the aesthetic standards expected by today's travellers.

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Custom Bed Design and Construction

Each room required a custom-made bed and bedside table unit, with some rooms featuring custom double beds to accommodate different guest requirements and room configurations. This level of customisation reflects Urban's commitment to creating tailored solutions rather than offering standard, off-the-shelf products that might not optimise the available space or meet the specific operational requirements of short-term rental properties.

The approach mirrors Urban's extensive experience with landlord furniture and student accommodation furniture projects, where durability and functionality must be balanced with aesthetic appeal and cost-effectiveness. However, the Airbnb application required additional considerations such as guest comfort, visual appeal for online marketing photos, and ease of maintenance between bookings.

Each room's custom bed design incorporated features specific to accommodation use, including robust construction suitable for frequent use by different guests and easy maintenance requirements. These considerations are essential for HMO furniture and similar accommodation applications where durability directly impacts profitability for property owners.

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Design Collaboration and Consistency

Urban's collaboration with People Architecture continued throughout this project phase, demonstrating their ability to maintain design consistency across multiple project elements while adapting solutions to meet the specific requirements of different spaces and functions. Integrating the room furnishings with the overall venue aesthetic required careful attention to materials, finishes, and proportions that would create cohesive guest experiences.

Urban's contribution of manufacturing efficiency suggestions and technical drawing expertise ensured that the design vision could be realised within budget and timeline constraints while meeting the demanding requirements of short-term rental operations.

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En-Suite Bathroom Solutions

The en-suite bathroom furnishings required specialised knowledge of moisture-resistant materials and construction techniques to ensure long-term performance in humid environments. Urban's experience provided valuable expertise in working with materials and finishes suitable for high-moisture applications, ensuring that all furniture elements would perform reliably in bathroom conditions.

The bathroom furniture incorporated vanity units, storage solutions, and decorative elements that enhanced the guest experience while meeting the practical requirements of frequent cleaning and maintenance. The material selections and construction methods were based on Urban's knowledge of commercial-grade solutions that balance performance with aesthetic appeal.

This cross-application of skills demonstrates the versatility of working with advanced CNC machinery and maintaining high standards across different project types. Urban's ability to adapt their kitchen and commercial furniture expertise to accommodation applications enabled them to create solutions that exceeded expectations.

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Project Management and Timeline Excellence

The 6-week timeline from measurement to delivery for all project elements, including bars and room furnishings, highlighted Urban's efficient project management and manufacturing capabilities. Coordinating the production and installation of furniture for five individual rooms while simultaneously completing the complex bar installations required exceptional organisation and quality control.

The manufacturing process involved careful scheduling to ensure all room furniture was completed and ready for installation according to the overall project timeline. Quality control checkpoints throughout the manufacturing process ensured that every piece met Urban's standards before installation, minimising delays and ensuring customer satisfaction.

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Custom Storage and Functionality

The bedside table units complement the bed designs, providing guests with essential storage and surface space. These units incorporated multiple functions, including storage for guest belongings, surfaces for personal items and devices, and integrated solutions for charging cables and lighting controls. Urban's attention to proportion and functionality ensured that these pieces would enhance the guest experience while maintaining the aesthetic coherence of each room.

The design process included consideration of different guest needs and preferences, resulting in bedside units that could accommodate various usage patterns while maintaining their appearance and functionality over time. Urban's extensive experience with commercial furniture that must perform reliably under demanding conditions influenced the construction methods and material selections.

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CNC Manufacturing Efficiency

Urban's CNC machinery capabilities enabled the efficient production of multiple similar but customised pieces, achieving consistency in quality while allowing for variations in size and configuration to suit each room's specific requirements. This balance of efficiency and customisation is crucial for projects involving multiple units, whether accommodation rooms, student housing, or multi-unit residential developments, where consistency and quality must be maintained across numerous similar installations.

The programming and manufacturing processes were optimised to maximise efficiency while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards that Urban applies to all its projects. This approach enabled Urban to deliver exceptional value while meeting the demanding timeline requirements of the overall venue refurbishment project.

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Installation Coordination and Quality Control

The project management coordination required for this comprehensive fit-out extended beyond furniture manufacturing to include coordination with other trades for installation access and timing, coordination with the accommodation management systems, and ensuring that all elements were completed and ready for the venue's reopening date.

Urban's experience with complex commercial projects enabled smooth execution despite the challenges of working in an active hospitality environment with multiple concurrent renovation activities. The project management approach included contingency planning and flexible scheduling to accommodate unexpected challenges or changes in the project timeline.

Installation coordination required careful planning to minimise disruption to the restaurant's operations while ensuring all accommodation furniture was installed correctly and tested before the rooms became available for bookings. Urban's installation team worked efficiently to complete the room installations within the agreed timeframe, with quality checks and adjustments ensuring optimal performance.

This Anchor Airbnb project demonstrates Urban's capability to handle complete accommodation furnishing projects, from concept through installation, while maintaining the high standards and attention to detail that characterise all their work. Their understanding of rental accommodation requirements, manufacturing expertise, and project management capabilities makes them suited for the trade and committed to elevating interiors with bespoke solutions.

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Project Summary: Urban created complete furniture solutions for five Airbnb rooms above The Anchor restaurant, featuring custom beds, bedside units, and en-suite furnishings. Made by developers, for developers, this project showcased Urban's understanding of accommodation-specific requirements, including durability, maintenance considerations, and guest experience optimisation.

Developing rental accommodation or hospitality rooms? Urban's expertise in HMO furniture, student accommodation solutions, and commercial-grade furnishings ensures your investment will provide years of reliable service while impressing guests. Contact us to discuss your accommodation furnishing requirements.