Design Considerations for the New Normal

Return-to-work and the “new normal” of service industries will require thoughtful strategies to form new habits and behaviors, and the experts at Cumberland Furniture have risen to the challenge.

They've incorporated comfort, engagement, and aesthetic must-haves into thoughtful designs with timely emphasis on layout modifications, materiality and cleanability, upholstery techniques, and elements for space division.

Cumberland Furniture is ideally suited for layout modifications, with portable pieces perfect for encouraging social distancing in collaborative spaces and lounge areas. Rearranging these pieces thoughtfully helps minimize face-to-face contact.

Furniture materiality is key to a post-Covid world. Both hard surfaces and soft textiles should be reviewed for porosity and cleanability. Whenever possible, non-porous hard surfaces and bleach-cleanable fabrics are a recommended solution.

Did you know specific upholstery techniques such as minimal cushions, no tufting, and minimal seams can support your facility cleanliness? When selecting lounge and soft seating, consider the style and choose easy-to-clean options.

High-backed elements or hard surface screens can serve dual purpose; provide a barrier between people and divide spaces.

Need help with product solutions for post-COVID spaces?
We can help recommend, design, and deliver everything you need for operating in the new normal. Contact us today at sales@velocitybp.com to learn more.