What constitutes a top senior living table? How do you know if the ones in your community are the best? Sturdy and safe are at the top of the list of preferred attributes. High cleanability is very important. But let’s not forget high style. Seniors want and deserve furniture that looks great all the time, … Continued

College applicants apply to many schools that offer the same areas of study, so what sets your school apart from the others? It is probably the location, setting and style of interiors that are the deciding factors. College offers a high quality of education. Expectations are high for the students and the professionals they will … Continued

The quality of food and the dining environment in senior living rank high on the resident satisfaction lists. Casual dining has gained in importance as a top dining trend in senior living. It is as much about the setting as it is about the food. Cafes, coffee bars and ‘happy hour’ lounges allow residents to … Continued

The COVID tide appeared to be turning, but cases and stress levels in hospitals are rising in the continuing pandemic. It is important for health systems to provide places of respite for those on the front lines of care. Design in today’s hospitals is also taking time to focus on the employees and keep good … Continued

Does your hospital or doctor’s office lobby design mirror the care you deliver? Is the look of the furniture doing all it can to make patient feel cared for? The lobby is the location of first impressions and the wrong furniture could send the wrong message. The environment should not add to the anxiety that … Continued

Students learn differently. There are times when individual study is best and times when collaborative study works better. Kwalu has furniture for these spaces. Sociable furniture that stands up to the rigorous lifestyle of college students. Green space on college campuses is lush and beautiful. The right furniture here will make it more conducive to … Continued

As the senior living industry considers and makes changes based on the experiences of last year, it is important to adapt to the pandemic-based modifications that will remain in place. The very social spaces and activities that attracted seniors in the first place, like game rooms, libraries and dining rooms are still very important to … Continued

The best pediatric healthcare design is therapeutic. It creates light filled and colorful rooms to help children be less focused on the reasons they are in the hospital. These patient rooms are designed as much for the worried parents as they are for the patient who is their child. Rest is essential to recuperation Cleanable … Continued

Avoiding isolation is one of the main reasons why seniors relocate to senior living communities but for the past year a pandemic has forced residents to be isolated from family and friends. Senior living communities are beginning to reopen and reunite families, but they are vigilant about researching ways to continue to keep their residents … Continued

Higher education furniture should incorporate flexible design that is comfortable enough for relaxing yet durable enough for long study, and social events. Kwalu® knows durability is a key element in educational environments. Thousands of students matriculate through a university campus annually. Furniture needs to make a positive first impression. Design for Dining Design for the … Continued

The term “frontline” is typically referred to in conversations about conflicts and battles. Those on the front lines are the ones who are the first to take the fight on, giving those behind the front lines time to prepare and strategize. Healthcare has been on the front lines of the battle against COVID for more … Continued