Does Your Furniture Meet These Low-Maintenance Standards?
In the fast-paced world of student housing, sourcing furniture that requires minimal upkeep is crucial to cleanliness, product longevity, and beyond. High-traffic dorm areas call for pieces that are not only durable but also easy to protect and versatile enough to adapt to various spaces.
At Smarter Furnishings, we understand your need for low-maintenance furniture and we’re proud to offer a range of products designed to meet these standards. Keep reading for a rundown on low-maintenance furniture to see if yours meet the mark.
Your Low-Maintenance Furniture Checklist
Follow this checklist to ensure your products meet today’s standards for low-maintenance furniture, providing versatile and durable student living environments…
Easy to Assemble
Nearly all of the furniture Smarter Furnishings provides is pre-assembled, allowing for quicker installations and easier clean-up during the process. This efficiency is crucial during move-ins and move-outs, making it ideal for busy dorm rooms. Pre-assembled furniture means fewer tools and less stress for maintenance staff, enabling quicker room turnovers and ensuring new students can settle in faster.
Recommended solution: With Smarter Furnishings, installation isn’t just easy — it’s completely handled for you by our in-house install team. Unlike many outsourced installation services these days, our dedicated team is always prepared to show up on time, keep things running smoothly, and minimize disruptions to your operations.
Easy to Clean
Pieces that are easy to clean help students maintain hygienic living spaces, which is essential in high-traffic areas like dorms. Surfaces that resist stains and are easy to wipe down save time and effort during regular upkeep. This not only ensures a cleaner space, but also extends the lifespan of the furniture itself, maintaining its appearance and functionality over time.
Recommended solution: Anything with vinyl is typically easier to clean than woven fabrics. Our Keystone Sofa is a great example and available in five different colors!
Durable (aka Built to Last)
Durability is key in student housing, where furniture must withstand constant use and occasional rough handling. Our commercial-grade furniture is specifically designed to endure high usage in a student housing environment, ensuring it stands up against wear, tear, and time. As a result, long-lasting furniture ensures a better return on investment by reducing the need for frequent replacements or repairs. Sturdy, durable pieces also contribute to a safer environment, minimizing the risk of breakage and potential injuries.
Recommended solution: A long-term warranty is one of the best ways to set yourself up for success in student housing. Our 25-year warranty on all casegoods exists to extend the life of every product, maximizing investments and peace of mind for our customers.
Versatile & Flexible
Versatile furniture (such as modular pieces or products with replaceable upholstery fabric) can be adapted to different settings and uses, making it perfect for the dynamic needs of student life. Flexible product designs can help maximize limited space and accommodate various live-learn activities, such as studying and socializing. This adaptability allows for more efficient use of smaller spaces, creating a more comfortable and functional living environment for students.
Recommended solutions: For tight or small spaces like dorm rooms, consider options like our Hook On Writing Desk, a space-saving desk that provides a functional workspace without taking up valuable floor space. Similarly, our Hook On Cubby offers extra storage and organization, keeping dorm rooms clutter-free.
Low-Cost Maintenance
Furniture with low-cost maintenance requirements helps keep operating expenses down. Pieces that require minimal repairs or can be easily fixed with readily available parts reduce the need for professional servicing from partners like Smarter Furnishings. This ensures maintenance budgets are optimized and unexpected costs are minimized, contributing to higher cost-efficiency all around.
Recommended solution: Our upholstery products, such as the Princeton Ottoman, utilize Replaceable & Removable fabrics to help extend the life of each piece and save on costs long-term.
Why Choose Smarter Furnishings?
At Smarter Furnishings, we pride ourselves on creating products that meet the demands of modern student living. Our furniture is designed to be low-maintenance, durable, and versatile, ensuring it stands the test of time while enhancing the student housing experience.
By investing in our pieces, you can save on maintenance costs AND provide students with comfortable, functional living spaces. Explore our complete products and collections to see how we can help you create low-maintenance, high-functioning spaces that students love.
Enjoy this read? Check out our 5-minute read on Removing Common Summer Stains from upholstery for more furniture care tips like these. Have a project in mind? Book a consultation to learn more from our team before making a decision.