Doctors’ offices are filled with patients, especially during cold and flu season. Let’s reflect on how you were feeling the last time you went to the doctor. If it was a checkup, how did you feel when you walked into the waiting room, sitting a seat away from others who were not so well? Did … Continued

Seniors often begin their retirement in independent or assisted living communities. But there are times when they may need a higher level of care. A fall may require a stint in rehab. Critical care needs can lead to a stay in hospice. Seniors may need more socialization time away from their caregivers and caregivers may … Continued

The answer is a resounding yes. As colleges and universities turn their attention to the future of their multi-use environments – following a year and a half of pandemic driven learning – designers believe better furniture is one of the routes to a fresh start. Following a healthcare model, furniture surfaces in education spaces are … Continued

Seniors and their guests are looking for the same properties in furniture they always have – durability, cleanability and high style. Senior-friendly furniture is resistant to the scuffmarks, scratches and daily bumps of walkers and wheelchairs. Preferred, comfortable seating for seniors should be easy to clean, maintain, and look like new, year after year. Today’s … Continued

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are dialing up their cleaning regimens, which tend to degrade surfaces. Healthcare patients and guests are becoming more sensitive to any sketchy surfaces as they could feel unsafe. Surfaces that can be cleaned with undiluted bleach and maintain their good looks for an extended period are just what the doctor … Continued

Decisions are made when students and their parents spend a little time on college campuses pre-enrollment, student welcome week and Parents’ Weekend. Dining and lounge spaces on campus should be as inviting as the curriculum. University furniture should be durable, fresh, and clean. Consider a manufacturer that takes the guess work out of the furniture … Continued

Senior living residents expect comfortable surroundings in their resident rooms, in their dining rooms and especially in their common areas. Common areas are where the residents socialize and relax with family and friends. Comfortable, luxurious, durable, and high functioning should define the furniture used in this space. With Kwalu’s top five lounge chairs, it certainly … Continued

Whether we are in a pandemic or not, the primary focus of hospitals and other medical facilities is always on the health and wellbeing of the patient. Opinions are formed from what patients and visitors experience the moment they walk through the door. Waiting room, patient room and treatment room accommodations can and will affect … Continued

Knowledge is power and the learning environment on college campuses is flexible. From learning commons to technology-oriented spaces, Kwalu education furniture incorporates flexible design that is comfortable enough for relaxing and durable enough for extended study time and social events. Here’s a fresh look at some of the education furniture that delivers the power to … Continued

Education design must be flexible and ready to adjust quickly to whatever change occurs. Spaces that housed large groups of diners at tables packed in and placed side by side should be flexible enough to create zones for small groups. Kwalu furniture, which is easily cleaned and durable, is the flexible furniture needed for education … Continued

Hospital waiting rooms and medical office receptions are moving away from tightly compacted rows of seating. Furniture that is thoughtfully placed in these spaces is a welcome trend. From a design perspective, open spaces are refreshing and allow patients and visitors to breathe and be comfortable. Multiple seating options are strategically placed to create spacing … Continued