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Three Benefits of Camp Bunk Beds

Camp bunk beds and three benefits

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

No matter what kind of summer camp you run, it’s always important to consider what type of beds you’ll need for your campers. Bunkbeds are a popular style of bed for summer camps, and for good reason. Here are three benefits that make bunkbeds a great fit for summer camps. SAVE ON SPACE: This benefit is huge…

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CONFERENCE TABLES AND CHAIRS

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Without a doubt, meeting at a table makes a difference.  It levels the playing field and gives everyone the same view.  After all, Sir Arthur’s knights sat a round table on purpose.  If you ever gather your co-workers or clients for a meeting you need a conference table  and chairs that give you the space to set up…

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Five Useful Tips for Durable Summer Camp Furniture

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

The weather might not agree but the calendar says it is time to start planning for summer.  Summer camp administrators and leaders have been busy attending national and regional conferences like the American Camp Association and Christian Camping & Conference Association to learn how to maximize camp attendance and programming. We have put together a few tips for facility…

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5 Ways to Spruce up Your Aging Lobby

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Ever have one of those days when you walk through your facility on your way to your work day and something different catches your eye?  It’s the day that it hits you that your lobby area is dated.  What was once fresh and new is now drab and old. The saying “you never get a…

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Crate Style Furniture Has Taken a Major Fashion Step Forward!

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Once upon a time in a far-away land, crate style wood furniture was trendy and fashionable. So, maybe not a far-away land but certainly crate style furniture was popular in a past time. I recall the first time I saw crate style living room furniture at my cousin’s house in the 70’s. The boxy seating pieces were…

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High Durability Furniture

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

High Durability Furniture: Not Clunky Anymore! High durability furniture might bring to mind images of clunky, heavy materials assembled on a thick, bulky foundations. But what makes furniture “durable” in today’s world is really just the opposite. Technology has improved furniture production methods to a point where lighter components can combine to create a high-style…

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Why Can’t My Facility Furniture Ship Fast?

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Planning for a furniture project for your new group living facility takes a lot of consideration for your clients’ and staffs’ needs, the best use of space, and the best use of budget. Choosing durable furniture and fixtures designed for group living help to create an extended furniture replacement cycles which is good news for administration. It is important…

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Furniture Designed for Sober Living Facilities

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Furniture is an important part of every Sober Living facility. While your average commercial facility can pick out furniture based solely on looks, healthcare professionals have to consider how their patients and staff will interact with every piece of furniture and choose seating, beds, and storage designed for constant use while providing a feeling of home. These…

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The Right Furniture Can Make Behavioral Health Facilities Safer.

The Right Furniture Can Make Behavioral Health Facilities Safer.

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Creating a safe and supportive environment is paramount in behavioral health facilities. From managing challenging behaviors to promoting healing and recovery, every aspect of the facility’s design plays a crucial role. In this article, we explore how the right furniture solutions can contribute to enhancing safety and comfort in Behavioral Health Facilities. Understanding the Unique…

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10 Signs You Should Invest in Contract Furniture for your Group Home

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

If you manage a community-based group home you know the challenges of converting a residential home into a functional group home. Contract furniture is a specialized branch of furniture manufacturing that offers compliant furniture for group living. Additionally, contract furniture providers have modified many traditional designs to enhance mobility and aid in fluid management and other sanitation concerns. Contract furniture is…

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