Blog posts
September 16, 2025
Why Crib 5 Compliance Should Be Standard in All Student Accommodation: From Pinboards to Mattresses to Sofas
🔥 Introduction: Fire safety isn’t optional — and neither is protecting your investment If you manage or furnish student accommodation, you’ve likely heard the term “Crib 5” thrown around. But...
The Anti-Office: Why Businesses Are Designing Workplaces That Feel Like Homes
Introduction: The End of the Traditional Office Once upon a time, the office was defined by order, structure, and a clear hierarchy. Rows of desks, rigid lighting, grey carpets, and...
The Secret ROI of Quality Furniture in Student Accommodation
How long-term thinking boosts satisfaction, brand reputation, and your bottom line Introduction: Why Furniture is the Silent Profit Engine of Student Living In the world of student accommodation, decisions are...
The Truth About Mattresses: Why Spring Quality Matters More Than You Think
Introduction In the world of student accommodation, mattress quality often takes a back seat to budgets and logistical decisions. But while cheap, mass-produced or recycled mattresses may appear to offer...
The Rise of Tech-Enhanced Student Accommodation: Smart Furniture, Smarter Futures
1. Introduction: A New Era in Student Living Student accommodation is undergoing a seismic shift. Gone are the days of cookie-cutter dormitories, tired desks, and generic bunk beds. Today’s students—digital...
What Your Office Design and Furniture Says About Your Business
Introduction: Your Office Is Talking—Are You Listening? Whether you're hosting a client meeting, onboarding a new team member, or sharing a video call with a remote partner—your workspace is saying...
The Psychology of First Impressions: How Student Rooms Set the Tone for the Year
Introduction: Why First Impressions Matter More Than Ever Imagine this: a student arrives at their accommodation after a long journey. They're nervous, excited, maybe even a little homesick. The first...
"Not the Same Old Ergonomic Chair Post" — Why This One Actually Matters
🙏 Let’s Not Pretend All Chairs Are Created Equal You’ve seen it a thousand times: another furniture brand touting their latest swivel throne as "ergonomic," "supportive," and your secret weapon...
Why Student Accommodation Managers Don’t Have Time to Source Products — And Why Huddlespace is the One-Stop Solution They Deserve
🏛️ Introduction: The Invisible Heroes Behind Student Accommodation Every September, thousands of students flood into halls, studios, and apartments across the country. To them, it’s a new chapter. But behind...
The Top 7 Mistakes People Make When Buying Commercial Furniture (And What to Do Instead)
🛋️ Introduction: Why Commercial Furniture Choices Matter Commercial furniture is more than just a collection of desks and chairs. It’s the physical framework that supports your company’s culture, workflow, employee...
How Good Design Improves Employee Retention: What the Data Says
1. Introduction – The Silent Crisis of Retention Picture this: you've spent months recruiting the right person. You’ve onboarded them, trained them, even bought them a birthday cake. And then—just...
Design Trends That Are Dead in 2025 (And What’s Replacing Them)
By Huddlespace — Commercial Furniture & Interior Design Experts Introduction: Out With the Old, In With the Adaptive Each year brings a new wave of ideas, but 2025 is a...