A suite distinguishes itself from a standard room, and this distinction is rarely based on size alone. What defines a suite is a second, independent area: a zone where one can sit, work, and receive guests without having to use the bed. This page illustrates how this secondary area is created.
The living area as a separate room within a room
Even without a dividing wall, a zone can be clearly delineated. Three elements work together: a rug that outlines the area on the floor, a seating group consisting of two armchairs or a small sofa with a coffee table, and dedicated lighting from a floor lamp. The last point is crucial: only with its own, switchable lighting does the zone become independently usable from the sleeping area. Without it, it remains mere decoration.
Working in the suite
Guests in suites work in their rooms more often than average. A desk with an open edge and sufficient depth for a laptop and documents is therefore not an ornamental piece, but essential equipment. It should be placed against a wall with a power outlet at table height and a table lamp that keeps the shade above the line of sight. A chair on which one can sit comfortably for two hours noticeably differentiates the suite from a standard room.
Representation without clutter
The suite can accommodate exactly the pieces that would be too much in a standard room: a display cabinet or a console table against the wall, a wall mirror with a frame as a focal point, along with vases, bowls, or a sculpture as a single statement piece. The underlying rule is important: in a suite, one strong piece carries the room, not five mediocre ones. Occupying every surface results in a cluttered room, not a valuable one.
Presidential Suite and special layouts
In the highest category, additional areas are included that are otherwise not found in the house: a private dining area with a dining table and chairs, a bar with a serving trolley and wine cooler, sometimes a separate dressing area. Here, custom manufacturing is more worthwhile than elsewhere, because the quantity is small and the impact per piece is high. The planning effort is the same as for an entire floor, but the return is immediately visible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What distinguishes a suite from a standard room?
Not the size, but a second, independently usable area with its own seating group and dedicated lighting. Only then can the room be used independently of the bed.
How do you separate living and sleeping areas without a wall?
Through a rug that frames the zone on the floor, a cohesive seating group, and a dedicated light source that is switched separately. Furniture backs and consoles can also serve as subtle boundaries.
Is custom manufacturing worthwhile for a suite?
More so than for a standard room. The quantity is small, the impact per piece is high, and special layouts in the highest category often cannot be properly furnished with standard dimensions.
Consultation by an authorized dealer
Casa Luxury is the interior world of an established, authorized Eichholtz specialist dealer. We are listed in the brand's official dealer directory and support object projects from selection to delivery, both online and in our showroom in Essen. For project inquiries, please write to info@casa-luxury.de.
Further in the guide: Hotel Furnishings Overview · Guest Rooms · Lounge and Fireplace Room · Eichholtz Armchairs
Models from the current range
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