Your choice of members' club furniture can help to create the right impression on new and existing members, as part of what the Institute of Hospitality describes as an "exclusive world" of establishments.
In a recent blog post, the Institute pointed to fashionable areas of London famed for their private members' establishments, such as Pall Mall and Westminster, suggesting that anyone who has walked through those parts of the city is likely to have come across the "imposing facade" of a private club.
For those working in the hospitality sector, the organisation says members' clubs are an intriguing workplace, with many offering architectural wonders or a long history - not to mention the characters of the club members themselves.
Venues keen to recreate this sense of exclusivity and intrigue may want to take the Institute's comments into consideration when ordering members' club furniture to create the right kind of interior atmosphere.
"Members' clubs often have a more intimate atmosphere, similar to a boutique hotel, where staff have an opportunity to get to know the club's members," the article explains.
"If a smaller organisation with the feel of a family appeals to you, then employment at a private club could be an excellent fit."
Creating a similar sense of seclusion and privacy could help all kinds of private clubs - including sports clubs and general social clubs - to entice members to come more often and stay for longer, whether to use the facilities or just to relax and socialise in the lounge area.
Typical examples of members' club furniture include luxurious leather sofas and deep-seated armchairs to relax back into - soft and stylish, but with the durability and aesthetic appeal of black or brown leather.
More formal seating can still be upholstered in leather for a high-quality finish, with dark wood legs for a consistent appearance, or paler finishes like light oak for a sense of contrast.
And for an elegant and traditional bar area, tall bar stools, captain's bar chairs and poseur tables make a great combination, bringing timeless style to any club bar while providing seating for members to chat to bar staff over the course of the evening.