FF&E + OS&E Definitions
Discover what FF&E and OS&E means and all the other FF&E construction definitions. FF&E business terms are critical to know in order to successfully work with partners.
BOH : Back Of House
Spaces accessible solely to establishment personnel (kitchens, offices, staff changing rooms, storerooms, etc.).
COM : Customer’s Own Material
For curtains and seating, fabric is purchased separately, using linear meters for fabrics and m² for leather, provided by the manufacturer (in general, an armchair = 3lm of fabric, a couch = 12lm in a width of 140)
Dry amenities
Consumable products found in bathrooms and bedrooms (comb, cotton pads, shoe-shine kit, shower cap, etc.)
FF&E
Fixture Furniture & Equipements
Movable or elements that are not permanently attached, suggested primarily by the designer or architect and whose esthetic is as important as its function (table, sofa, mirror, lamp, etc.)
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FOH : Front Of House
Spaces accessible to the public, e.g., restaurant, bar, lobby, terrace, etc.
NDA : Non Disclosure Agreement
Confidentiality agreement. Before sending documents related to a project, a client has the recipient sign a confidentiality agreement to ensure that the information will not be shared with third parties.
OS&E : Operating Supplies and Equipements
Operating, Supplies & Equipment. Elements principally recommended by the hotel operator and whose function is as, if not more important, than esthetic (fittings, laundry carts, mattresses, minibars, safes, dishware, etc).
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