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What Everyone Ought to Know About Crib Safety Standards

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

For contract healthcare facilities that serve infants and youth, the end of 2012 marked the beginning of the US Consumer Product Safety Commissions’ (CPSC) new crib safety standards. All cribs in use in the United States are now required to be compliant with the new Standards 16 CFR 1219 and 16 CFR 1220. Cribs manufactured after July 28, 2011 were…

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The Myth of Bariatric Furniture

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

“Bariatric” is a broad word that encompasses the needs of people over recommended body weight. Bariatric furniture is a necessary enhancement of the contract furniture industry for practical reasons. (844) 961-4100 Get Quote Now Dispelling the Myth The myth of Bariatric furniture is that its unattractive and does not blend well with traditional seating. Get The Upholstered…

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Do You Make These Common Furniture Buying Mistakes?

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Buying furniture is not quite everybody’s “cup of tea.” Often, professionals whose primary responsibilities are patient care or administration face the task of buying furniture for their facility because their organization does not have a professional buyer. While the task is a daunting one, the good news is that there are many good resources available! There are…

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Get Rid of Ugly Furniture Once and For All

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

ARE YOU TIRED OF YOUR FACILITY’S TIRED OLD FURNITURE?   It may be time to scrap the aging lounge and bedroom furniture and start fresh. So when you are ready to replace your facility’s furniture (or furnish a new facility) where do you start? Depending on the type of consumers, patients, or clients you serve you may…

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Who Else Wants Metal Bedroom Furniture?

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Metal beds, metal dressers and chests have hit the contract furniture industry with a bang! With a focus on cleanliness and durability, metal furniture has gained a place of prominence for facilities that focus on health care or housing. So what makes contract metal furniture such a winner?  (844) 961-4100 Get Quote Now So how do…

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The Power of Furniture Designed for Behavioral Healthcare

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Practitioners of behavioral healthcare know that their patients are at a greater risk of suicide and self-harm than any other patient population. Safety is a primary concern of therapies used in any psychiatric facility. Behavioral healthcare furniture is important to managing risk appropriately to protect patients, visitors and staff.  Furniture and components can be used…

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The Power of the Right Upholstery Fabric

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

When selecting contract fabrics for upholstered furniture, there are many things to consider. Contract furniture is always “made to order” due to the enormous variety of furniture styles and fabric types, finishes, patterns and colors. The possible combinations that can be created imagining the endless number of furniture styles plus hundreds of thousands of upholstery fabric and its variables…

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Why Crate Furniture is Still King

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

The combination of value and durability for furnishings is probably top of most facility manager’s wish list. When furnishing a new facility, or refurnishing an existing facility, a minimum expectation for furniture performance is a two year replacement cycle with the hope that pieces will last five years. Very few projects are funded for high-end design price…

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The Power of a Good Bunk Bed

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

As new college students are getting ready to move into their dorms and campers are getting ready for their summer fun, demand for furniture for dorms & quarters and summer camps is at its seasonal high. Housing and camp directors are in the heat of last minute preparation for the expected masses.  As heads are counted, the…

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Furniture for Behavioral Healthcare

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Well Designed Behavioral Healthcare Facilities Benefit Both the Patients and Staff. In behavioral healthcare environments, the safety and comfort of staff and consumers is always top priority.Get the Complete TOUGH STUFF! CatalogElements from building design and hardware to furniture and fixtures impact traffic flow, comfort, and the overall functionality of the space. Furniture Concepts, an industry…

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