Serviced apartments, aparthotels and branded residences need more than a hotel room: a working kitchen, real storage and furniture that takes long stays. Turkish factories make all three. Rovers reads the BOQ and drawings, prices every line with the partner factory that fits, and runs the order from model unit to handover.
The package per unit type
| Line | Studio | One-bed | Two-bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Compact run with worktop, sink cabinet, appliance housings | Full run, often with an island or breakfast bar | Full run with tall units and pantry storage |
| Wardrobes | One built-in unit | One per bedroom | One per bedroom, plus hall storage |
| Bed | Double or sofa bed | Double or king with headboard | King plus twin or double in the second room |
| Living | Sofa or sofa bed, coffee table, TV unit | Sofa, armchair, TV wall | Sofa, armchairs, TV wall, sideboard |
| Dining | Two-seat table | Four-seat table | Four- to six-seat table |
| Workspace | Desk or wall shelf | Desk and chair | Desk and chair |
| Bathroom | Vanity and mirror cabinet | Vanity and mirror cabinet | Two vanities where drawn |
The priced schedule is built per unit type, then multiplied by the unit count. A change to one type updates every unit of that type and shows the new total. Mirror-image (handed) units are listed as their own variant, so the factory cuts the right hand. Hotel staff housing and worker accommodation use the same per-type schedule, priced per bed: see staff and worker accommodation.
Durability: what lasts in a let unit
Guests in serviced apartments cook, work and stay for weeks, so the furniture takes more use than a home. European standards for non-domestic furniture give the test levels:
| Item | Standard | What it checks |
|---|---|---|
| Chairs, sofas, stools | EN 16139 | Strength, durability and stability of non-domestic seating |
| Dining and work tables | EN 15372 | Strength, durability and stability of non-domestic tables |
| Wardrobes, TV units, storage | EN 16121 | Safety, strength, durability and stability of non-domestic storage |
| Kitchen units and worktops | EN 14749 | Safety, strength and durability of kitchen storage and worktops |
Builds that hold up in let units: HPL or lacquer on moisture-resistant board around sinks; solid-wood or ABS edging on every exposed edge; metal drawer runners and hinges rated for heavy use; removable, washable covers on sofas; and sofa beds chosen for daily opening.
Fire rules for upholstery follow the market. In the UK, self-catering units and most holiday lets fall under the 1988 domestic regulations, while a hotel follows the contract standards, and the operator’s fire risk assessment settles which one applies.
Model unit approval
Before the full run, one unit of each type is built as a model unit with production materials.
- Shop drawings per unit type are approved, including kitchen elevations and appliance sizes.
- Finish samples are approved: door fronts, worktops, fabric, handles.
- The factory builds the model unit set; Rovers inspects it.
- The unit is fitted, on site or in a show flat, and reviewed with the operator.
- Changes go into the drawings; production starts from the signed-off unit.
Kitchen appliances are usually bought locally. The drawings carry each appliance’s model and cut-out size, so the housings fit on the first install.
Delivery and installation
Packing follows the handover sequence: by building, floor and unit, with a label on every box that matches the unit schedule. Outside the US, Rovers installs and hands units over floor by floor. In the US, Rovers manufactures and delivers, and the owner’s installer fits the units.
What to send us
Send the BOQ or the drawings per unit type, the number of each type, the city, the operator’s specification if there is one, and the opening date. With no BOQ, the floor plans and a unit count are enough for a first priced schedule.
- CEN: EN 16139, Furniture: strength, durability and safety, requirements for non-domestic seating · accessed 2026-10-04
- CEN: EN 15372, Furniture: strength, durability and safety, requirements for non-domestic tables · accessed 2026-10-04
- CEN: EN 16121, Non-domestic storage furniture: requirements for safety, strength, durability and stability · accessed 2026-10-04
- CEN: EN 14749, Domestic and kitchen storage units and worktops: safety requirements and test methods · accessed 2026-10-04
- VisitBritain Pink Book: fire safety of furniture and furnishings (holiday lets under the 1988 Regulations) · accessed 2026-10-04