School Furniture: A Comprehensive Guide from Furnitureplan

At Furnitureplan, we design, build and supply furniture for a range of industries, including school furniture. If you are thinking about investing in school furniture and would like some guidance, make sure you contact our team.

As a designer and manufacturer of school furniture, our mission is clear: to create practical, durable, and ergonomic furniture that supports the learning journey of students and meets the diverse needs of schools. Every piece of furniture we design and craft is made with purpose and precision.

School Furniture – Staple Items from Furnitureplan that You Can Rely On

When it comes to furnishing schools, there are a number of essential items that we consistently design and manufacture. These staples include:

Student Desks and Chairs: Our most common products, designed for durability, stickability, and ergonomic support for long classroom sessions. For chairs visit our partner site Chairplan.

Teacher Desks and Storage: Functional and often mobile, these support the flexible teaching environments many schools adopt today.

Storage Solutions: From tray storage units to filing cabinets and storage drawers, we have a huge selection of options when it comes to storage for your school.

Study Booths and Carrels: Moving into higher education facilities, you may be looking for study carrels for privacy and focus. We have a selection that can suit your facility and budget.

Bookcases: books and literature are an important resource for students and how you present them can make them more enticing and encourage reading. Our range of bookcases for schools are various sizes for class rooms, libraries and other areas.

Lockers: For security and privacy, invest in school lockers. These are suitable for students and teachers in all educational facilities.

What to Look for in Your School Furniture

Choosing school furniture is more than a matter of aesthetics; there are so many elements that make a piece of furniture suitable for the school environment. In our experience, schools should prioritise:

Durability and longevity: Furniture must withstand daily wear and tear – especially in high-traffic classrooms and dining areas. At Furnitureplan, we use only the most durable materials and make sure all our manufacturing process are focused on elongating the life of the furniture.

Ergonomic design: Proper posture support for students is vital, especially during long periods of sitting. This has been an important focus for us when building our product portfolio.

Ease of cleaning and maintenance: Anti-mark, wipeable surfaces help schools maintain hygiene and appearance. With the high usage required of furniture for schools, this is extremely important, which is why we take this into consideration right from the design stage of our products.

Storage solutions: Schools always have more resources that need storing than you would think. So built-in or separate storage options help schools stay organised and reduce clutter. We have a huge range of storage solutions for schools built to maximise space and keep items safe.

Compliance with British Standards: All our furniture meets or exceeds BS EN 1729 for ergonomics and strength in educational settings.

Aesthetics and engagement: A thoughtfully designed learning environment can positively influence student morale and behaviour.

School Furniture for New or Existing Facilities

We work with both new-build schools and those updating or replacing furniture for schools of any age.

School Furniture for New facilities: These projects often begin during the architectural planning stage, allowing us to collaborate early and customise solutions that perfectly suit the layout, usage, and branding of the school. There’s greater freedom to innovate with layout and integrate multi-functional or tech-ready furniture.

Replacing or Updating Furniture: You might be looking for a like-for-like replacement or upgrading to more modern-looking elements. We focus on compatibility and modularity. We create a plan where our upgrades are often phased to align with term schedules and budgets. We also offer bespoke refurbishment options to blend modern furniture with older surroundings.

Furnitureplan – Quality School Furniture for Quality Learning

To furnish your school or educational facility, contact the team at Furnitureplan today. We are here to help you with furniture designs, fit-out ideas and supplying you the highest quality furniture that will be durable enough to sustain the traffic that schools have.

Please contact our team for more information.