Students in higher education are inspired by many factors on campus. Their teachers, classes, roommates, and even the look of the campus itself. Students want furniture that doesn’t look and feel like it came from the 20th century (circa 1980). They want comfortable furniture with a modern look that will last. Kwalu’s furniture for higher … Continued

Today’s the day. The day of your doctor’s appointment. Whether it is a routine visit or for something more serious, what you need is comfort and care. To get you into the proper positive mindset for this visit, you should expect a welcoming and supporting environment. And that includes the healthcare furniture. Here are the … Continued

Who doesn’t love a love seat? It’s a seat just right for a couple or a couple of friends in senior living communities. It is the chair that fosters connection. Accommodating two, the love seat is cozy and comfortable seating well suited to large or small spaces. Kwalu’s newest offerings are getting rave reviews by … Continued

Life on campus brings large groups of students together in different locations like classrooms and dorms as well as at events and sports activities. All the togetherness creates opportunities for the spread of respiratory illnesses like the flu. Frequent cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces will go a long way in making sure staff … Continued

Your parents are getting ready to move into an assisted living apartment. The resident space in these communities can range from cozy and private up to spacious and shared and has a size of 350 to 1000 square feet. Your parents are going to need storage space. Often, multiple pieces of casegoods simply won’t fit. … Continued

Resilient healthcare design encompasses nonporous and easy to clean finishes, and versatile timeless looks to create family-friendly spaces that accommodate all types of patients. Furniture designs and design materials, especially for healthcare, should be focused on infection control. Hospitals and other medical facilities are in place to help sick patients get well. Furniture design that … Continued

Healthcare interior design and hospital furniture design today is challenging, and its effectiveness needs to be as diverse as the patients it serves daily in every hospital. This includes the youngest patients and the anxious parents who accompany them. The design emphasis should be a comfy, colorful diversion that calms as it lifts spirits, and … Continued

We live longer and, in many cases, better lives. ‘Wellness’ is replacing the word ‘care’ in independent and assisted living communities as they invest in wellness promoting spaces like meditation rooms for self-care and gathering spaces to support connectivity. In these spaces, one of the ways ‘wellness’ is delivered is through the furniture design. The easy … Continued

The ottoman is often seen in design as an accessory. It can be much more than that, especially in higher education settings. Ottoman seating is casual and relaxed. It’s an easy pull up option for collaborative study and group discussion and lively debate. The ottoman is a statement piece of furniture that makes a statement … Continued

From the dorm to the sports center, colleges and universities are becoming more design aware. The tired and hand-me-down looks of oversized, clunky, chipped, and scuffed education furniture is giving way to a cleaner more modern look. Seating is now highly functional, able to be used in multiple locations. And tables are sleekly designed and … Continued

It’s the time of year when thoughts turn to staying in a little more. In the Fall, even active seniors turn their attention to quieter and cozier indoor pursuits,  and that requires the right seating. A recliner is the definition of relaxation. The ideal design of recliners for seniors will combine a great sit with … Continued