If your school just received funding to build a new school or purchase new furnishings, it’s an exciting time. But getting from green light to grand unveil will involve a heap of decisions, including how to buy new school furniture. Here’s a handy 10-step plan to help get your head around this 9-month process. You got this!
Create a vision together based on a few simple questions around size, technology, budget and teaching strategies.
If you don’t already have a vendor, this step could include input from local furniture dealers and/or your interior designer.
Work with your vendor representative to discuss vision, budget and a few basic specs for your space.
Take advantage of learning from other schools that have already been through this process with your vendor.
As a team, this is your chance to experience furniture up close to see what styles and functions may be right for your needs.
Begin culling down selections to what you’d like to see in a trial classroom or two. Try different shapes of desks or seating styles and see what works.
Create a vision together based on a few simple questions around size, technology, budget and teaching strategies.
Work with your team to compile all furniture specs, quantities and budgets for each room.
Work with your team and school board (if necessary) to finalize your budget before placing your purchase order.