June 21, 2021 |
Furniture Concepts
A Shift in Perspective: Seeing Furniture Choices as an Investment Decision
With an intimidating number of choices in the marketplace, the people who are tasked with purchasing furniture for healthcare environments can often be left feeling overwhelmed. As with many decisions, one typically chooses the path of least resistance and purchases what is readily available and for the lowest cost. While this strategy may appear to work well […]
November 17, 2021 |
Furniture Concepts
How to Choose Awesome Metal Furniture
Metal furniture has become a popular choice for group and dormitory living. Metal furniture (aka steel furniture) offers maximum durability and functionality. For tough living environments that serve youth, consumers with behavioral outbursts, or just general heavy use – metal furniture is an excellent solution. Additionally, metal furniture has to have a painted surface so the sky’s the limit for […]
August 25, 2021 |
Furniture Concepts
Is Metal Furniture Worthless?
Metal furniture is steadily growing in popularity. It is popping up in project specifications and contract design trade publications. But why? It turns out there are several valid reasons why metal furniture is increasing in popularity for group living environments. Here are the top three: IT IS DURABLE. Both wood and metal furniture have had their place in […]
August 25, 2021 |
Furniture Concepts
Crate style furniture that will make you go wow!
Facility managers and housing directors have been making an old trend new again. When looking for quality furniture that is durable and budget-friendly, many buyers have discovered that crate furniture has re-emerged as an industry must-have. Solid as a rock, crate style seating and lounge furniture has stood the test of time as a tried and true workhorse that […]
August 25, 2021 |
Furniture Concepts
What Everyone Ought to Know About Crib Safety Standards
For contract healthcare facilities that serve infants and youth, the end of 2012 marked the beginning of the US Consumer Product Safety Commissions’ (CPSC) new crib safety standards. All cribs in use in the United States are now required to be compliant with the new Standards 16 CFR 1219 and 16 CFR 1220. Cribs manufactured after July 28, 2011 were […]
August 25, 2021 |
Furniture Concepts
The Myth of Bariatric Furniture
“Bariatric” is a broad word that encompasses the needs of people over recommended body weight. Bariatric furniture is a necessary enhancement of the contract furniture industry for practical reasons. Heavier people appreciate wider seats for more comfort. Additionally, more substantial construction means higher durability and greater peace of mind for individuals requiring the extra support. Bariatric furnitures’ […]
