The furniture in your student accommodation needs to live up to a unique set of requirements. It has to be durable, inviting and effectively use the space.
Student demands are varied. They will use your accommodation for eating, socialising, relaxing, studying and so much more. The student furniture you choose will make sure pupils enjoy staying at your accommodation as they find it to be a welcoming and inviting place. So you’ll get glowing recommendations and more and more students coming back to stay at your halls or dormitory.
In this guide, we will lay out the top considerations you need to have in mind when choosing furniture for your student accommodation to make it a wonderful place to live.
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Student rooms tend to be on the smaller side, meaning furniture needs to make the most of the space required. By using well-designed furniture, you can give the illusion that the limited space feels like it’s bigger.
Storage solutions that take up less space like drawers under bed, extra shelving and hooks are always useful. Bunk beds or modular furniture or pieces that can have multiple functions can be great solutions to ensure that you are optimising your space to its potential.
Opting for ergonomic desks and chairs will mean students can be comfortable during long study sessions.
Receiving the right support to maintain a good posture will reduce any muscle strains while sitting for extended periods. A desk that is spacious enough for a computer and books makes the space tailored to fit a student’s lifestyle. Students will be able to improve their concentration and productivity while studying if the furniture you provide is functional.
Making sure laptops are easy to plug in and cables can be easily managed without getting tangled is essential when designing your student accommodation.
To create an easy-to-use space, you must consider the placement of charging stations and outlets. Ensure they are easy to reach and at an appropriate height for your furniture.
Student furnishings will need to hold up against a lot of wear and tear. Yet, you don’t want to be replacing your furniture every year.
Robust materials like solid wood and sturdy metal with reinforced upholstery fabrics ensure that your furniture will last. Resilient furniture will be more cost effective in the long run, as these pieces are easy to repair and upgrade. Easy-to-clean furniture will mean that any spills or stains are not the end of the world and keeps the area aesthetically pleasing.
It is also a more sustainable choice as it reduces furniture that goes to waste.
Students will use their accommodation for studying, socialising and unwinding. Your furniture will need to respond to these different needs. By choosing multi-functional furniture, you can give students the option to rearrange furniture to suit them.
From furniture with built-in storage to modular furniture, these solutions are adaptable to allow students to personalise their spaces.
Some students may prefer to use common rooms for quiet studying while others may want a more mixed-use space that they use for social gatherings. Having a variety of furniture that includes single seating and multiple seats will give your space versatility.
While making sure the pieces of furniture are versatile and can withstand high-traffic daily wear, it is important not to forget about aesthetics. Designing a space that fits in with your brand is essential.
Whether it’s calming colours for a students’ rooms or bright and bold hues for social hubs, you will need furniture that fits in with these themes. Stylish furniture adds to the visual appeal making them seem like inviting spaces. Combining cosy spaces with sleek and contemporary designs will ensure these places are somewhere students want to be.
Many accommodation providers are now prioritising sustainability. By using eco-friendly materials, you are choosing more durable places that will not harm the planet, nor end up in landfill. FSC-certified wood and recycled materials are excellent, sustainable choices.
You will also be supporting local suppliers and skilled craftspeople by choosing sustainable options, like those offered by Style Matters.
At Style Matters, we have handcrafted exceptional pieces of furniture that are beautiful, strong and comfortable, making them ideal for student accommodation.
Browse through our range of durable and adaptable furniture and look at some of our case studies of universities and accommodation providers we have helped in the past.
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