In this guide, you will gain an understanding of what furniture American Bedding offers, learn about furniture features, and common FAQs and misconceptions about buying furniture.
Furniture makes a lasting difference in the comfort and experience your campers, residents, and college students feel. The furniture you have is what makes your facility the best that it can be for your clients.
But exactly what kind of furniture is it that you need? What best fits your client’s needs? Do you need something comforting and warm, like wood? Or something sturdy, something that can take a beating from even the moodiest campers and keep on standing strong, like metal? Or maybe you need to focus more on flexibility and portability, like single beds and demountable bunks offer?
It’s no secret that furniture and beds take a beating in summer camps, rehab facilities, and institutions. That’s why metal bunks are a perfect option for these tough environments. They seamlessly combine tasteful design with rugged durability that is long-lasting and bed bug-resistant. We also have several different collections to choose from and many, like the Model 4500 Series are demountable so they can be converted into single beds to easily adapt to the needs of your facility.
Some facilities, like camps and conference centers, prefer to focus on the warm, residential look that comes from wood. If you want cozy without sacrificing strength, the Hampton Collection is the perfect choice. These bunks offer a solid wood construction that provides users with a residential style and look while providing commercial durability and performance.
For those who crave the warm look of wood, but know they need the durability of metal, we have the perfect solution: the Platinum Furniture Collection. These beds are more comforting and welcoming, but are still made from all-steel construction that keeps them durable and sturdy for longer. Best of all, they are demountable and can convert into single beds and come in multiple sizes with an easily-adjustable spring base.
All rails and ladders are sold separately. This gives you the benefit of creating a space that meets your needs. Remember to always check your local ordinances to determine which safety accessories you’ll need for your facility. If you need accessories for new or current beds, all of our rails and ladders are easy to install and work with any of our metal furniture.
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Single metal beds are gaining increasing popularity among rescue missions, homeless shelters, and transitional housing facilities because of the privacy, safety, and versatility they offer.
If you are more focused on providing a residential feel with privacy and storage solutions, single beds might be the best option. Since all of our metal bunk bed collections easily demount to single beds, the only question left to decide is whether you need the affordable Heavy-Duty Single Metal Bed or the warmer, softer Platinum Single Bed.
In crowded facilities, optimizing the space you have available is imperative. That’s why we offer several storage solutions, all perfectly adaptable to your space’s limitations and needs. Additionally, our storage solutions offer the added benefit of lockable drawers for added privacy and security. With the exception of our nightstands, all storage solutions have padlocking systems that can easily be cut and replaced in the event of lost keys.
Under Bed Chests are perfect for facilities with limited space due to their ability to fit underneath the bunk beds.
These are ideal for housing facilities as they create a welcoming environment and provide storage options for your guests.
Wardrobes provide similar storage solutions, but in a larger capacity. These are perfect for longer-stay facilities.
These are essential for housing facilities looking for a residential feel. They provide residents and workers a place to sit and work or write while also offering additional storage options.
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There are a seemingly infinite number of choices when it comes to outfitting your facility with heavy-duty furniture. It can seem overwhelming — that’s why we’re breaking down your options. Our products were specifically developed for use in facilities just like yours. While our furniture is already a durable, high-performance choice for your camp, college, or rescue mission, these features take it to the next level, ensuring comfort and quality through the years of use.
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Metal bunks, as mentioned above, are a wonderful option for many facilities because of their durability and longevity. The Model 4500 Series and the Platinum Furniture Collection are both made of 16-gauge, cold-rolled sheet metal and covered with a top-quality matte powder coating that won’t rust and cannot be flaked off.
Another benefit of the metal beds and furniture is that they are bed bug-resistant. Each piece of metal is powder coated, making it inhospitable for bed bugs. When metal beds are combined with the bed bug-proof mattresses, the chance of an infestation is significantly decreased.
Depending on how often the beds at your facility are in use versus being stored, a spring base or solid panel base will be a better fit. Spring bases are more comfortable and weigh less (making them easier to move), but they require more maintenance because they are more susceptible to tampering. On the other hand, solid panel bases provide more security and stability, but are harder and could be less comfortable for your guests.
When space is limited, bunk beds are ideal, but it’s hard to maintain privacy. Bunk bed partitions are easy to assemble and attach, affordable, and flexible and offer your guests their own private space to rest.
For many facilities, especially rescue missions and shelters, being adaptable is the most important skill to have. Whether you need to set up for several families that want to remain close together or individual adults that would prefer their space, demountable bunks are an option that offers even more flexibility. These bunks can be configured in a variety of ways so that they grow and change as your facility does.
If a tragedy strikes, having additional disaster relief supplies, like folding cots, are imperative. And when shopping for a product that’s portable and lightweight, you must be careful not to end up with something flimsy. Some other things to consider for disaster relief supplies are whether they have:
Metal bunks, as mentioned above, are a wonderful option for many facilities because of their durability and longevity. The Model 4500 Series and the Platinum Furniture Collection are both made of 16-gauge, cold-rolled sheet metal and covered with a top-quality matte powder coating that won’t rust and cannot be flaked off.
Another benefit of the metal beds and furniture is that they are bed bug-resistant. Each piece of metal is powder coated, making it inhospitable for bed bugs. When metal beds are combined with the bed bug-proof mattresses, the chance of an infestation is significantly decreased.
Depending on how often the beds at your facility are in use versus being stored, a spring base or solid panel base will be a better fit. Spring bases are more comfortable and weigh less (making them easier to move), but they require more maintenance because they are more susceptible to tampering. On the other hand, solid panel bases provide more security and stability, but are harder and could be less comfortable for your guests.
When space is limited, bunk beds are ideal, but it’s hard to maintain privacy. Bunk bed partitions are easy to assemble and attach, affordable, and flexible and offer your guests their own private space to rest.
For many facilities, especially rescue missions and shelters, being adaptable is the most important skill to have. Whether you need to set up for several families that want to remain close together or individual adults that would prefer their space, demountable bunks are an option that offers even more flexibility. These bunks can be configured in a variety of ways so that they grow and change as your facility does.
If a tragedy strikes, having additional disaster relief supplies, like folding cots, are imperative. And when shopping for a product that’s portable and lightweight, you must be careful not to end up with something flimsy. Some other things to consider for disaster relief supplies are whether they have:
When it comes to buying bedding and furniture, there are always questions and misconceptions — no matter how many times you’ve done it! There are just too many products, features, and scenarios to consider.
For example, when your furniture is being installed, what do you need to communicate with the installation team beforehand? Plenty! But most importantly, always let them know:
Additionally, it’s incredibly important to prepare for your delivery in detail. Know exactly what time the load is expected, and allot yourself enough time to inspect the shipment. We know, that’s a lot of equipment to sort through and verify, but if you catch a missing or damaged item immediately, you’ll spare yourself quite a bit of hassle later on.
Now for the most common question: Do I need to hire an installation crew? You may be tempted to think an installation crew is unnecessary, but when the delivery truck arrives and leaves stacks of mattresses, piles of mattress covers, and pallets of bed frames at your warehouse, you’ll wish you had a plan. With an installation crew, you get to focus on your real job, minimize any risk, and have the peace of mind of knowing that the job is getting done by experts.
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