From dining halls that anchor daily routines to libraries and common rooms where friendships and ideas take shape, educational spaces deserve furniture that supports both purpose and people. That belief is one of the reasons we are proud supporters of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) and its ongoing work to strengthen and celebrate the boarding school experience.
The Boarding Advantage: More Than a Campus
The recent School Life in Focus: The Boarding Advantage report offers a clear and thoughtful look at what makes boarding schools distinctive. Beyond academics, boarding schools provide immersive environments where students live, learn, and grow together. The research highlights how these communities foster independence, resilience, global awareness, and deep personal connections—qualities shaped not only by curriculum, but by daily life in shared spaces.
Dining halls become gathering places where conversations stretch long after meals. Libraries double as quiet retreats and collaborative hubs. Common rooms host everything from late-night study sessions to lifelong memories. These are not incidental spaces. They are central to the boarding school’s mission.
Spaces That Support Mission-Driven Education
As a U.S. manufacturer focused on long-term value and sustainability, we see a natural alignment between boarding schools and thoughtfully designed environments. Schools invest in spaces meant to serve generations of students, not just a single class. Furniture in these settings must be durable and timeless to respect the school’s history while supporting modern use.
The physical environment plays a meaningful role in student well-being and community life. Comfortable, well-considered spaces help students feel grounded and supported, particularly in residential settings where the campus truly becomes home.
Partnering Through the TABS School Solutions Directory
We are also proud to be part of the TABS School Solutions Directory, a curated resource connecting boarding schools with trusted partners who understand their unique needs. The directory reflects a shared commitment to quality, integrity, and long-term thinking—values that matter deeply in independent education.
For schools planning renovations or new construction, the directory simplifies the search for partners who respect institutional legacy, sustainability goals, and the realities of high-use campus environments. It is another example of how TABS supports schools not only through research and advocacy, but through practical tools that make informed decisions easier.
Shared Values: Sustainability, Longevity, and Care
Boarding schools think in decades, not seasons. That perspective mirrors our own approach to manufacturing. Building furniture meant to last reduces waste, protects resources, and honors the responsibility institutions have to future students.
The boarding advantage described by TABS is ultimately about stewardship—of students, traditions, and places. We are honored to support an organization that champions those ideals and to work alongside schools that care deeply about the environments they create.