Throw any old dorm room furniture into a dorm, and you have a ready-to-go living space in minutes, with no setup, customization, or troubleshooting needed—right?
Wrong. Although that might seem intuitive, it’s a recipe for disaster. (Think: Cluttered layouts, misaligned fixtures, and even educational facility furniture assembled so poorly as to be dangerous.)
When you’re investing in high-quality furniture, it’s critical to ensure it’s set up properly. Highly trained, professional-grade furniture installation teams can design furnished spaces and deliver rooms ready to live and study in. If you’re looking for spaces that students can truly make their own (while being durable and comfortable over the long term), partnering with a specialized installer is a must.
The benefits of specialized installation for dorm room furniture
Working with installers can offer many benefits, including speed, safety, and experience working in tight spaces.
Efficiency in setup and delivery
Specialized installation teams make your job easier in many ways, ensuring the end-to-end experience is as seamless and efficient as possible.
Let’s paint a picture of what an ideal university or dorm furniture setup experience might look like with the best furniture suppliers:
- A specialized team of 10-12 movers will arrive onsite with the equipment needed to unload 2-3 trucks full of pieces per day.
- A trained, focused project lead will position and manage the crew to coordinate the safe flow of heavy-duty furniture into designated areas of your building.
- After the trucks are unloaded, the installation team will position and set up rooms to precise, predetermined specifications.
- Finally, the team will ensure all debris is picked up daily to keep your space clean and navigable.
(Contrast this well-oiled machine to the chaos of a DIY operation, and you’ll see what we mean.)
What’s more, when you work with a high-quality domestic supplier, the installation process is considered from the initial design concepts. This ensures that furniture is easy to assemble (or even requires no assembly at all) and is wrapped and protected to mitigate the risk of damage during shipping.
"Thank you so much for your help with this project...the install went great; the furniture is all in great condition... I will definitely reach out to you for our next project."
- Alfred State University
Ensuring safety during installation
Unfortunately, a lot can go wrong during university furniture setup. Think about it: You’re working with hundreds of hefty pieces and moving them to unwieldy locations. Unless you’re specifically trained in moving techniques, you might pull a muscle, fall down the stairs, or drop something.
Experienced, specialized moving teams are trained to move furniture around safely on approved equipment to prevent any damage to the site or the product itself. (The best suppliers also have built-in backup plans to give you ultimate peace of mind, in the form of simple-to-access replaceable parts and generous warranties).
Navigating educational spaces
Even the nicest and most expansive dorms can have winding hallways and cramped corners.
But even if your dormitories are large and accessible, once your students move in, they will use every square inch of space available. Installing dorm room furniture to make the most of your square footage is vital—as is knowing how to move pieces smoothly into place without any issues.
This requires careful maneuvering and strategic planning to avoid logistical disruptions and maintain the structural integrity of your investment furniture pieces (in both bedroom and common area spaces).
Your specialized installation team will be equipped to handle this challenge in a few specific ways:
1. They’ll begin the installation process by thoroughly walking through your building, mapping out paths, placing wall and floor protections, and discussing methods for efficient and safe installs.2. They will prioritize a minimal impact on your campus environment. Whether it involves adjusting work schedules to quieter times or swiftly completing tasks before students return, a high-quality team will ensure its presence is barely noticeable.
3. They’ll have a dedicated on-site overseer to assist with real-time decision-making. That way, if any logistical issues arise, a professional will be right there to smooth over any obstacles and support problem-free operations.
"I would like to thank each of you for all that you have done to make this furniture and installation process smooth and cohesive.”
- Winston-Salem State University
Interested in streamlining dorm room furniture installation with an expert team?
When your priority is to craft a space in which students can live and learn comfortably—especially if your to-do list is already full of other plans and preparations to keep your campus running—the last thing you need is to attempt DIY installation of your furniture. Instead, by trusting the specialized installation teams that work with high-quality furniture suppliers like Foliot Furniture, you can rest assured knowing that installation will happen without a hitch—and that your dorms will be beautiful, meticulously prepared spaces that will instantly make your students feel at home.
Ready to learn more about what Foliot Furniture and expert installers can do for you? Contact our team today to schedule a consultation or ask any questions you might have.
