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Published: 11 April 2016

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

Choosing the right educational casework is about as complex as selecting the right teaching style for each individual student. Essentially, there are many different possibilities that serve today’s educational needs. While it can be difficult, we hope to narrow it down for you a bit with these tips on choosing the right educational casework for your needs.

Know your audience well before you begin to choose casework. While the offices in the administration wing may need a certain set of requirements and have given decor with which you want them to fit, something very different is going to be true in a science room or in technology lab area. Consider carefully who will benefit from the casework, and build an individual profile. The expectations of the individuals using those spaces truly matter.

Think about materials. While Carroll Seating does offer essentially any material, from plastic to wood veneer, you need to realize that wooden casework is not ideal in some situations, and stainless steel might not be perfect in others. Likewise, a plastic laminate isn’t welcome in all settings either.

Consider flexibility. Education is a continuously changing industry and with it changes the needs of everyone involved. Selecting casework that meets those flexible requirements means making an investment in something that is certain to last in the years to come. The more adjustable you make your casework, the more likely it is to meet both today’s needs and those of your future staff and students. While you may not want to fill every area with flexible casework solutions, it’s going to be ideal in certain settings like the media center and your science laboratory facilities.

Perhaps the best tip anyone could give you about educational casework is that you should always work with the right team before you order or install anything. Sure, this is something you can handle on your own, but you run the risk of making selections that just don’t meet your needs. Carroll Seating has been working with schools and other educational institutions just like yours for the past six decades, and we’re ready for any challenges you have when it comes to complex casework. Contact us today, and get the casework your school deserves.

Published: 5 April 2016

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

Managing an office, taking in appointments, and helping any clients is a huge job for any receptionist or front office worker. However, this can be made even more difficult by having bad reception area casework. Does it actually matter that much? Absolutely. Take a look.

The Importance of Good Casework

In a nutshell, reception area casework is the seating area occupied by a receptionist that has many drawers, spaces for books, and a computer keyboard spot. This can be customized for any individual needs.

A reception desk can say a lot about an office. At first glance, people can tell whether the office is well kept and professional or just struggling to stay afloat. It’s also obvious if the owners of an office are not investing enough to even give their receptionist a good working area. All of these factors can go into whether you will accrue new clients.

Don’t overlook the importance of happy employees, too. Comfortable seating means a happy receptionist, and a good choice of casework makes for a beautiful office people want to work in day after day.

The best casework designs echo the other aesthetics in the building, making it look sleek and modern. Depending on your clientele, you may want a certain casework choice. For example, traditional wood paneling may work well in typical settings like law offices, insurance companies, and more, but something like stainless steel may help create the perfect feel in a cutting-edge industry like technology.

There are so many ways reception area casework can beautify your space, but only a professional can advise you well of all the options at your disposal as well as the best one to fit the needs and looks of your space. If you need help designing the casework that will make your reception area gorgeous, don’t hesitate to contact Carroll Seating Company, the golden standard of the seating industry!

Published: 29 March 2016

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Categories: Furnishing a Library

Many people first come cross the term “hoteling stations” when trying to find seating for their venue or business. Its meaning is very often a mystery, and here we will take a look at what these are and why they are important.

Generally, a hoteling station is a work area for someone who does not have a permanent office space or simply needs to take advantage of an office space for convenience. Perhaps you provide these spaces for your traveling staff or you fill your library with them for students on the run.

Unfortunately, all hoteling stations were not created equally. The consequences of not having a decent hoteling station become obvious very quickly. If a workspace is unusable for a part-time employee or students, productivity will quickly take a back seat. If it is not logically designed and organized, this will just add unnecessary confusion for the person and create some real problems. This can be particularly frustrating in office settings where higher productivity numbers are always the goal.

A Closer Look At Perfection

Trying to design the right hoteling space? First, think about your goal for the individuals who will use it from time to time. Offer adequate space for reading and writing, and ensure the lighting is perfect, even if cubicle style walls are in use. Access to power or a charging station of some kind is an absolute must, no matter what environment you’re in. You may also want to add some other comforting amenities. A coat hook is always handy, as is an accessible trash can. General office supplies may also be necessary in some cases like paper, writing utensils, paper clips, a stapler, and anything else your guests may need to utilize routinely.

If you are in need of a hoteling station, whether for an office or a library, don’t hesitate to contact us today. We’ll be happy to build you the ideal space.

Published: 23 March 2016

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Categories: Lecture and Theater Seating

If you own or manage a business that requires employee input through presentations, you know the importance of making the presentation room one of the highest priorities. This is where knowledge is transferred the most effectively, and it’s a great opportunity to show your dedication to the business. However, some presentation rooms fall into the “office trap,” causing them to look boring and drab. Here’s why having excellent, high-quality presentation room seating can help your space.

Professionalism Matters

One great reason to have good presentation room seating is to demonstrate how professional your room is and how seriously you take everyone’s input. Having attractive and well-made furniture to seat viewers speaks volumes about your business or space. It tells anyone viewing that you are willing to make a good investment into helping the presenter succeed, and it says that you take the comfort and well-being of everyone seriously, which generally increases morale and makes a benign incentive for people to put effort into their work.

So Does Comfort

In your efforts to make the space more professional, though, don’t overlook the comfort of your employees. Adequate seating can mean the difference between learning and ignoring for your employees. Adding features like the right chairs, tablet arms or tabletops, and more can help your employees make the most out of every presentation.

Don’t Forget Aesthetics

If you pick the right designs, it can complement your room, making it visually attractive. Presentation seating doesn’t have to mean a big contrast to the overall feel of your office. Instead, selecting the perfect design can stimulate the senses and add to the presentation, and with the right mix of art and comfort, your space will truly come alive.

If you need help picking out presentation room seating, don’t hesitate to contact Carroll Seating. We’ll pair you with a project manager who can not only help you choose the right seating for your space, but also walk you through the entire project step by step. Contact us today to learn more.

Published: 15 March 2016

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Categories: Bleacher seating

Choosing seating for any crowd event can be difficult. Whether it’s a soccer game, a concert, or a circus, bleachers are traditionally the best and most efficient seating mechanisms around. However, there are a few different types of bleachers you can consider purchasing for your venue or field. Perhaps one of the best options is the freestanding bleacher.

Unless it’s a huge environment, like a commercial baseball stadium, chances are that it is used for many different purposes. Due to this, seating may have to be frequently rearranged. Freestanding bleachers can easily be moved around to accommodate many different events than some other types. Additionally, there is far more flexibility with these in terms of seating dynamics. For example, if the event is a soccer game, chances are that no field administrator would advise putting bleachers behind the goals, since this is where the ball is most likely to strike. However, at a track meet, it might be advantageous to put them all around the field. In this manner, freestanding bleachers can create a much better viewing experience due to their nature.

Another great benefit of freestanding bleachers is that they do not promote property decimation. Traditional bleachers, nailed down in one place, will make certain parts of your property non-conducive to grass growing and will encourage rodents and snakes to make homes under your bleachers. By having freestanding bleachers that can be moved to various locations, you can regularly clean under them very easily, and you can move them around throughout the year to ensure that your grass can stay green and your property can stay intact.

Carroll Seating Company has been in the bleacher business for more than 60 years, and we have the knowledge, expertise, and experience to guide you through purchasing the right bleacher option for whatever your needs may be. Contact Carroll Seating today to learn more about how we can help.

Published: 9 March 2016

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Categories: Furnishing a Library

There are many choices out there when it comes to choosing and designing the right bookcases that should be used for a school’s library and talking to the experts at Carroll Seating can help with making the right choices for a school’s library bookcases. What should you consider? Take a look.

The Height of Your Bookcases

The height of your bookcases will often depend on the age of the person who is using the library. For example, if the library is for younger children, you’ll want to go with shorter bookcases so that the children can have easy access to their books. If your patrons are primarily older students or adults, higher bookcases mean you double your storage options. If you have a mixed group of patrons, as you might in a K-12 facility, you may need bookcases at a variety of heights to help serve the needs of your population.

Creating Beauty

Bookcases come in a variety of heights, but the veneer choice can be just as important as the height. It can build the mood within your space, enhancing a love of reading and research at every turn. Wooden bookcases are easily the most traditional choice, and they seem to provide a more welcoming and pleasant atmosphere for a library. While most libraries use wood bookcases, steel bookcases are also an option that should be seriously considered. They are lighter, are often less expensive and they can be painted to make them look quite pleasant and welcoming. In fact, they can be painted with the school’s colors, which will give a spirited look for your school’s library.

Using Mobile Bookcases

Many libraries use mobile bookcases along with their standard stationary bookcases. These mobile bookcases are useful if the library needs to section off an area of the library when special programs are being done in an area of the library. Mobile bookcases are also useful when a person wants to rearrange an area in the library so by the use of mobile bookcases that can easily be moved around, the library is not cemented into the same look until the next time the library is remodeled.

When Space is a Consideration

With schools growing in population and school space remaining the same since schools are still using the same building it is often useful for schools to utilize the space that they have very carefully. As such, the use of modular designs, double faced library shelving and even movable library stacks can be some very nice additions to school libraries. This allows them to display the highest selection of books on their shelves when space is limited. If you have space concerns speak to the experts at Carroll Seating and let them help you design the best utilization of the space that is available.

To learn more about your options or take advantage of our design services, contact us today.

Published: 3 March 2016

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

Security at a university is of utmost importance these days. Most campuses are continually refining their security features, and ensuring that almost every building on campus is secure is an absolute must. One of the key features is the presence of an officer in residence halls and buildings, and installing security desks at each door can help make that more possible.

Why a Security Desk is Important for Campus Security

With a security desk at each door, officers can often serve as the gatekeeper to a given facility. It automatically becomes their job to monitor who comes and goes into these areas, and gives students and staff a check-in spot in the event of an emergency. Creating a strong presence is half of the battle with security today, and officers who have that presence build an unstoppable rapport with students and staff, creating a far more protected environment.

The Right Features

Simply placing an unused desk at the door, though, won’t solve your problems. A security desk should be the ideal workspace for your officers and include a place for their computer, office supplies, sign in sheets and an area to complete paperwork. It should also have an area where they can view any camera screens for given areas. Having locked drawers for securely storing certain items is also important and it’s a good idea for the desk to be put on casters so it can be moved to different locations. Carroll Seating specializes in creating customized solutions for your work spaces and can provide you with the features needed for all of your security desks.

Size of Your Security Desk

The size of your security desk will depend on the area that you are placing it in. Larger areas would require a larger space ensure they’re easy to see. There are places though that space is at a premium so a smaller security desk will be required. No matter what size you need, we can help.

Learn more about security desk options when you contact us today.

Published: 26 February 2016

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Categories: Gym and Sports Equipment

With space at a premium, being able to maximize the most of your gym is important and gym divider curtains from Carroll Seating can help ensure the space you have available is well used. These curtains allow multiple sports to happen at the same time in your gym. They come in several different styles to best suit your needs. Take a look.

Walk-Draw Gym Divider Curtains

This option uses a convenient track style curtain and is quite economical. It’s manually operated and the divider curtain works on a galvanized steel track. It can be stored flat against the wall or in a small section of your gym. It comes in a variety of colors.

Fold-Up Gym Divider Curtains

This gym divider curtain attaches on the ceiling and is lowered into place by a 1 HP electric motor. It comes in both straight and curved designs to better meet your needs. It features a 19 or 20 ounce vinyl coated mesh upper section and has a fully padded batten with no exposed hardware. Once lowered, the curtain is locked into place. Available in a variety of colors, it’s an ideal choice.

Radius Fold-Up Divider Curtains

This radius fold-up is used for a running track in your school’s gym. The design allows the curtain to follow the exact radius of running track. It features a 19 or 20 ounce vinyl lower section and a 9 ounce vinyl coated mesh upper section with welded seams and a fully padded batten with no exposed hardware.

Roll-Up Gym Divider Curtains

This model attaches to the ceiling and is electrically operated roll-up gym divider that is lowered into place by an electric motor, controls, belts, clamps, threaded rod supports, and other parts. The curtain rolls on a 3 1/2 inch diameter bottom batten so you have a smooth and wrinkle free surface when rolled and stored.

Browse our complete selection of gym divider curtains when you contact us today.

Published: 22 February 2016

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Categories: Bleacher seating

From small schools to much larger campuses, one feature virtually everyone notices are the grandstands. They attract crowds week after week, particularly if you’re a multi-sport school. How do you know when you’ve outgrown your current grandstands, though? Take a look.

Your Game Crowds Are Now Larger

One of the most common reasons for updating school grandstands is that your school is getting larger and the amount of people at your games has gotten too large for your current grandstands. Continuing to use your old grandstands with all of this new weight could cause some real problems. If this happens it may be time to add additional bleachers to your grandstands or possibly put in a whole new grandstand.

Your Grandstands Are Too Old

There also comes a time when your grandstands that were built many years ago are no longer safe and are out of date. Outdated or damaged grandstands can be quite dangerous and have caused several accidents that have injured people. In fact, your facilities should be given routine inspections periodically to ensure their safety and if during one of these inspections you realize that they aren’t as safe as they once were then maybe it’s time to update your grandstands.

Improving the Look of your Grandstands

Another reason to improve your grandstands is when you look at your old grandstands and you realize that your school has simply outgrown them. Your team and students deserve something better. Patrons from across the community often judge your school by the quality of sports facilities like these, and ensuring they look nice is essential.

At Carroll Seating Company, the options for your grandstands are limitless. Choose backrests, colors, press boxes, and much more to help enhance the look of your sports facilities. We’ll design grandstands to your specifications and ensure safety and durability along the way. Ready to learn more? Contact us today.

Published: 16 February 2016

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

Beautiful casework can mean many things to almost any environment. You get a gorgeous, consistent appearance, functional flexibility, and a design that fits your needs. Casework, though, isn’t limited to today’s biggest offices. Instead, many medical offices and healthcare facilities can benefit just as much from durable casework that is certain to enhance any setting. Carroll Seating Company offers a wide variety of medical casework options that may be perfect for your offices. Take a look.

Enhancing Medical Office Design with Anti-Microbial Surfaces

One worry that many medical offices today have is that they can be a breeding ground for bacteria and other infections, so designing your offices with anti-microbial surfaces can be a nice addition to your office with the added protection that such surfaces can provide. We offer 3 different types of anti-microbial surfaces to choose from, and they’re available in a number of different surfaces including plastic laminate, acrylic, and technical ceramic..

The Benefits of Using Stainless Steel Equipment and Cabinets

Stainless steel is often overlooked since its initial cost can be somewhat higher than other materials. However, the benefits of this material are enormous. Durability is a real factor in some offices, and that’s where stainless steel shines brightly. Stainless steel will last for years in this setting and retain its beauty continuously. Another benefit is that because of its stain and corrosion resistance, it can be an ideal choice for medical offices and other locations that demand cleaner conditions.

Other Types of Equipment and Cabinets

In addition to the veneers like, stainless steel and antimicrobial surfaces, Carroll Seating can also provide wood, wood veneer or painted metal equipment and cabinets. These options are less costly and can also provide a much cozier and less sterilized look than many expect in a medical office.

Electronically Adjustable Workstations

Another option for your medical office can be to add in electronically adjustable workstations for your staff. These workstations will reduce workplace injuries, relieve back pain and also improve the productivity of your employees.

Interested in giving your offices a facelift? Contact us today.