Great learning spaces start with great classroom furniture!
And here’s the good news: choosing the best furniture for your classrooms doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right strategy and furniture partner, it can actually be one of the most exciting parts of designing learning environments.
At WB Manufacturing, we’ve honed our expertise by helping schools across the country reimagine their classrooms. We understand what works and what doesn’t, and we’re here to share that knowledge with you.
Whether you’re furnishing one room or an entire building, these five expert tips will help you choose classroom furniture you’ll feel confident about for years to come.
1. Start with a Clear Vision
Before you start browsing catalogs or scrolling through websites, take a step back and ask a few questions:
- What age group will use this space?
- Does the space need to support multiple teaching styles?
- Are there any special requirements (ADA compliance, science lab safety, storage needs)?
- How long does the furniture need to last?
- Are your goals and budget aligned? This quick checklist can help you find out.
While you don’t need all the answers right away, having a clear vision of your classroom furniture needs can help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure your space is optimized for learning.
2. Design for Flexibility (Now and Later)
Forget the cookie-clutter classroom. Today’s learning environments need to keep pace with how your teachers teach and how your students learn.
That means flexible, modular and mobile classroom furniture that adapts on the fly. Want to shift from lecture to group work? Not a problem with student desks designed to fit together seamlessly. Need more storage for next school year than you did this year? We have options like our REplay® Storage, a versatile and durable storage solution that can be easily be rearranged to meet your changing needs.
3. Lean on the Classroom Furniture Experts (That’s Us!)
The best part of buying classroom furniture? You don’t have to figure it out all alone. Look for an expert (like us) who not only provides high-quality furniture but is also with you every step of the way. From space planning and design services to delivery and installation, we’ll guide you through every decision so you can be confident your furniture and space will last, look good and support your overall goals.
4. Think Value (Not Just Cost)
Sure, budget matters. But the cheapest option today could cost you way more down the line.
Picture this: you scored what felt like a great deal on student chairs because they were the lowest price on the market. Fast-forward a year: the screws are loose, they’re wobbling and they’re wearing out fast from daily student use.
Now you’re back to square one, shopping for replacements.
Choosing well-built, durable furniture up front helps avoid the revolving doors of repairs and replacements. It’s about spending smarter, not just less.
5. Try Before You Buy
Photos don’t tell you if a chair wobbles. Specs won’t show you if a desk is awkward to move. And you can’t tell comfort from a catalog. If you want furniture that works for your classrooms, get hands-on. Visit a showroom or request samples from our sample program. The last thing you want is to outfit a space and then realize it’s not what you expected.
Choose Classroom Furniture That Lasts
At WB Manufacturing, we believe thoughtful classroom design starts with a simple conversation. Tell us about your goals, challenges and vision – and we’ll help bring your spaces to life with furniture built to last.
To make things even easier, we’ve created a Classroom Furniture Buying Checklist to help guide your decisions. Just fill out the form below to get your copy and take the guesswork out of the process.
Get in touch with us today and let’s start designing your perfect classroom!