Furniture in education settings should make a positive first impression. The look can influence the decisions of the thousands of potential students and parents that take the tour of the college or university. Furniture that is contemporary with an emphasis on technology wins the day in educational design and will create a warm and welcoming learning environment.
Tech tables and counter stools support collaboration in education design
Universities are getting young minds ready for the world. Inspiration can strike at any moment in these collaborative environments. In most locales on campus from the living/learning space to dining, student center and libraries, it continues to be important to help students maintain connectivity. Tables across campus should be equipped with power and USB modules. In addition to counter and bar height tables, like Kwalu’s Lecco, occasional tables, like Kwalu’s Diamante, can also become unassuming tech tables.
Education design flexibility abounds with multi-purpose ottomans and benches
Ottomans and benches are used for more than seating in the university setting. With solid surface tops they become study tables and dining surfaces. And because of their size, they can be utilized in many education environments. Kwalu’s Carisio Ottoman can create several entirely separate educational seating environments. A circle or a half-moon group or anything in between, students won’t get bored with the arrangements they can create. Kwalu has a wide array of contemporary bench seating for colleges and universities in line with this year’s design trends. Get acquainted with them here.
Color in education design can invite and inspire
Perhaps because we’ve spent a lot of time inside lately, many are turning to color and particularly color in nature to lift spirits and inspire creativity. Research shows shades of orange can be invigorating and put students in a positive mood for study. Green has restorative properties and improves focus. Eyes easily adjust to green, and the color reminds us of nature, so it makes sense that it improves concentration. Blue, also a color in nature, supports productivity.