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School Furniture Must be Affordable, But Not Cheap
Several factors are having an impact on the design of new school furniture. For starters, the economy is forcing schools to slash budgets like never before. There is simply not as much funding available for school furniture investments. Schools are prioritizing and only selecting the items that cannot be put off. They are actively looking for school furniture that is more affordable than ever.
School Furniture Must be Built to Last
At the same time, schools want to make sure that any school furniture they buy now will last for many years. No one thinks that the tighter school budgets are a temporary trend. Therefore, every dollar spent must be an investment in the future. Buying extremely cheap school furniture that will need to be replaced every few years is simply not a smart option. Schools need high quality, durable school furniture that is also affordable.
School Furniture Must Pay Attention to Ergonomics
A second trend in school furniture design is the attention now be given to ergonomics. The relationship between comfort and academic success has been proven. Students who use school furniture that supports their bodies and lets them work in comfort can give their full attention to their studies. The old uncomfortable chairs and desks that were made with no reference to ergonomics will simply not do. From desks to chairs to computer stations, all school furniture must be based on smart design that takes into account the needs of the user.
Putting it Together
So the word is out to those who design school furniture to make models that are affordable, durable, and ergonomically designed. Already, we see more and more school furniture that meets these standards available. At companies like Hertz Furniture, the most popular collections of school furniture are the new lines that combine these features. Clearly, this is the way to go and it is only a matter of time before all retailers of school furniture catch on to what the market demands.
