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At Spaceist, we understand the powerful role that school canteens play in nurturing a positive and inclusive atmosphere for students.

At Spaceist, we understand the importance of creating inspiring and functional commercial spaces that reflect your organisation's ethos and support your business objectives.

Sometimes decorative or furniture changes are all that is needed to ensure that the cafeteria and school canteen kitchen are as up to date and fit for purpose as possible. This guide focuses on using canteen furniture for a cost-effective canteen refresh.

The history of school desks as we know them today, (that is, of the school desk with chair attached), really dates back only to the 1800s.

When we talk about ergonomics people immediately think about chairs, but it’s just as important to also make sure that your desk height is correct. Your desk needs to be the correct height and depth for your work.

A truly flexible workplace allows people to multitask in a supportive environment that has the flexibility to grow and adapt with them.

When considering the impact of office design on employee productivity, many employers focus on room layout and process. This may be a good starting point when considering large-scale factory productivity, but good office design demands a more holistic, human-centred approach.

Put simply, contract-grade furniture is furniture designed specifically for use in commercial spaces - like offices, schools, restaurants and airports - where the furniture will be used by large numbers of people for long periods every day.

Making the best use of space in today’s modern school environment means replacing furniture that isn’t fit for purpose.

The common room needs to be a comfortable and functional space, furnished to accommodate work and play. We take a look at the types of furniture best suited to this space and how to use them most effectively.

Choosing school furniture may seem to be a simple process - size and build standards exist for tables and chairs and it’s easy enough to work out average pupil sizes and purchase accordingly.

School furniture must be designed to suit different sizes. British and European Standards cover heights of chairs and tables according to age groups.

When it comes to buying school office chairs you may find it difficult to narrow down your options as there are so many choices.

Research has found that the school furniture used in lessons can have a direct impact on student performance.

As technology moves ever faster, school libraries and school library furniture are changing, as students and teachers become ever more reliant on ebooks and web sources.

The school lounge chair is a key part of any modular seating for schools system. Modular seating is a flexible, space-saving and versatile option for school lounges, common rooms and breakout spaces.

When choosing canteen furniture for colleges and universities, it’s important to consider a variety of factors. Furniture should be comfortable, functional and affordable, as well as fitting into the overall design aesthetic of the building.

It’s important that school canteen furniture is well designed, suitable for purpose and as accessible as possible. As the school canteen needs to provide an eating and socialising space for both staff and pupils, a variety of furniture styles and sizes may be required.

What are the advantages of modular school furniture? Flexible furnishings are of great importance in a learning environment as they allow teachers and educators to reconfigure the classroom to suit the different needs of groups or subjects.