Food courts, canteens, and other dining spaces are often the hub of any educational environment where students and staff gather to eat and socialise between classes and lectures. These spaces are often versatile and flexible, using a selection of comfortable soft seating and low maintenance tables.
Selecting the best value and appropriate furniture can pose a formidable task, given the wide range of options available. However, here at COI, we understand the importance of finding the right furniture for your educational setting, and that’s why we offer a comprehensive range of dining and refectory furniture, tailored to both staff and students’ requirements and designed to suit every budget.
Things to consider before refurbishing your dining area
One of the most important factors in higher educational dining areas is space. You will need to ensure that the allocated dining areas is large enough to accommodate students during peak meal and break times, while also allowing them to freely move around and socialise comfortably.
Another consideration is the style of seating. The chairs selected should be both comfortable and functional, whilst incorporating materials that are easy to clean and maintain like vinyl, leather, and other hard-wearing fabrics. And don’t forget about the importance of aesthetics – your dining area should be inviting and appeal to a wide range of staff and students, so consider factors like lighting, flooring, and decor.
Inspirational Ideas
In recent years, higher education environments have been favouring modern layouts reminiscent of cafes or coffee shops, with cosy seating options such as armchairs, sofas, and statement chairs.
The traditional cafe-style arrangement is ideal for students in sixth forms, colleges, and universities. This setup, featuring classic tables and chairs, offers versatility, flexibility and durability with effortless maintenance required.
Young adults can enjoy versatile and contemporary dining and socialising experiences with comfortable bench seats and spacious, timeless wooden tables.
In higher education dining suites, the shift towards cafe-style furniture allows for the adoption of tables and seating at different heights including low level coffee tables to standing height poseur table-tops.
Whether it’s introducing vibrant colours, modern designs, or clever spatial solutions, our team is always up for the challenge.
Why purchase dining furniture for higher educational environments from COI?
With our range of options and space planning facility, we are confident that you will find the perfect furniture that creates an inviting atmosphere for your staff and students.
That’s why we’ve been trusted for over 20 years by educational establishments of all sizes across the UK, supplying a wide range of top-quality products that suit every need.
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Last Updated on October 30, 2023
