Struggling to keep the student housing furniture in your institution’s living spaces organized, clean, and comfortable?
Maximizing all available storage is crucial for maintaining a comfortable and efficient living environment. Of course, this is easier said than done!
We have you covered. Here are five ways to help your students get the most out of their student housing furniture (so you can get the most out of your furniture investment)—no matter how small their quarters may be.
1. Use multi-functional student housing furniture.
Who says a piece of furniture can only do one thing?
Students who live in cluttered residential halls, possibly. Your students can benefit from versatile furniture that saves space and serves multiple purposes. These multi-functional pieces may include beds that are adjustable or loftable or drawers that are stackable.
Multi-functional student housing furniture comes with many benefits. This type of furniture is:
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Space- and cost-saving: Because just one piece of furniture can fulfill several necessary functions, you won’t need to order as many units.
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Aesthetic: Using multi-functional pieces keeps living spaces tidy and put together—and lets the furniture and residential environment feel and look cozy and beautiful.
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Practical: When students use multifunctional furniture, their spaces are more organized and their key items are more easily accessible. (Read: Fewer lost keycards and mysteriously vanishing chargers.)
It’s also conducive to overall productivity—after all, a clutter-free space makes it easier for students to focus on their studies.
2. Maximize vertical space.
Vertical space often represents unrealized real estate for organization. If you’re not using it, you’re missing out! Vertical storage helps keep items within easy reach—and can add a lot of personality and design to student housing.
Wondering how to leverage this tip? High-quality student housing furniture pieces such as armoires and dressers can also help your students get items up and off the floor. Bookcases and desks with storage hutches may also help your students add personality and practicality to their environments.
3. Incorporate under-bed storage.
If you want to give your community the ability to make the most possible use of vertical space, you’ve got to think below and above their sight lines. With boxes and bins placed strategically in armoires or under beds, your students can store their essentials and still have room to spare.
Want to take this concept to the next level? Providing the ability for students to loft their beds for supersized storage underneath or even a small study area will allow them to make the most of every cubic inch of space.
4. Use organizational accessories.
We’ve mentioned the use of shelves and bins throughout this guide, but it’s time to shine a spotlight on precisely what a thoughtful, strategic selection of organizational accessories can truly do for a residential space.
Here’s just a quick rundown of our favorite examples of out-of-the-box ways to use organizational accessories to streamline student housing:
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Bins can organize toiletries under sinks, beds, or desks.
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Dividers can section off drawer space.
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Desk organizers can keep students’ study areas clutter-free.
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Drawer inserts can create compartments in drawers.
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Over-the-door shoe organizers can store accessories.
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Command hooks can hang bags, coats, or jewelry.
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Stackable storage cubes can be used to build custom shelving units.
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Bedside caddies can keep essentials within arm’s reach.
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Pegboards can be used to create customizable wall storage.
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Under-desk rolling carts can add extra storage.
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Magazine holders can organize folders or notebooks.
5. Invest in long-lasting, durable storage solutions.
Although it might sound counterintuitive, especially if affordability is a key consideration as you select student housing furniture, better-quality furniture is by far the best move for your long-term financial strategy.
Here’s why: Durability is key when it comes to student furniture. Furniture that can withstand frequent use and the wear and tear of student life ensures that your investment lasts for years and years to come.
Interested in finding student housing furniture that works well for your institution?
These five factors may seem like a big ask, especially if you're already overwhelmed by your foray into high-quality furniture for higher education.
By partnering with an experienced supplier of contract-grade furniture, you can achieve your goal of finding durable, multi-functional, and efficient storage solutions much more easily. Your team at Foliot Furniture is here to help! Contact us with any questions you have, and we’ll help you find the right furnishings for your students’ needs.
