Boarding School Furniture
Creating a home away from home for students that’s optimised for storage and comfort.
Free survey and design on all furniture enquiries
Project delivery in as little as 4 weeks
Manufactured in Britain with a 10 year Guarantee
Bespoke design. Manufactured in Britain
All our furniture is designed and made to order by our in-house team of experts.
We suggest innovative solutions which meet student needs and maximise your space through clever design, including:
- Integrated electrics
- Space-efficient storage
- A wide range of materials, finishes and fittings
From storage to power outlets, we can make sure individual students’ boarding needs are met.
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“We are delighted with the final outcome and the level of aftercare Witley Jones offer”
Mark Rickard
Estates Bursar, Wycliffe College
We have a 30 year, proven track record
Free design & survey with every enquiry
Our in-house drawing office help design a concept unique to you with no design fees.
This is all part of our service.
Furniture built to last, with a 10 year guarantee.
We use only high quality materials so your furniture stands the test of time, avoiding the need for early repairs or replacement.
No
Project
Management
Fees. Ever.
We provide an initial consultation and project manage our element of any scheme; we are happy to help your team and tradespeople deliver a project successfully – on time and to budget.
All of our designs and practices are certified by Fira and tested to destruction offering you peace of mind on quality and durability.
Manufacturing in-house in the UK ensures that we are able to manage our supply chain effectively and consistently meet client deadlines.
Witley Jones are proud to have been awarded the Gold Supplier Certificate from the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA).
DfE Standards Compliant
We work closely with schools to ensure that all boarding accommodation and furniture is fully compliant with the Boarding Accommodation National Minimum Standards issued by the Department for Education.
Our Boarding Accommodation Furniture designs focus on providing ample living and studying space for each student in line with standards.
Article: 7 Key Considerations for
Creating Spaces for Students to Thrive
Creating boarding and study spaces that help students thrive requires more than simply choosing furniture. Schools must design environments that balance comfort, privacy, study areas and social spaces so students feel both supported and independent.
In the article discover how thoughtful design can transform boarding accommodation into spaces where students can live, learn and succeed.
“We have worked with Witley Jones for 10 years on all manner of projects from study bedrooms to staff rooms”
David Anderson
Radley College
Case Studies:
Learn more about real-world boarding house projects
"I am pleased with the classroom, which looks modern and smart. The whiteboard doors with no handles are proving useful…"Tandy McCann, Head of Maths (Aldro)
"Witley Jones have provided an outstanding service since our initial engagement. Dave, in particular, demonstrates an understanding of our requirements,…"Alison Higgins, Business Manager and Clerk to the Governors. (Scarborough College)
"Witley Jones brightened and refreshed what had been a very tired classroom, creating space where there hadn’t been any, and…"Joseph Dodd, Head of Classics (Aldro)
"I love the design of my room. Everything was laid out exactly as we discussed and I have a huge…"Liz Eves, Science Teacher (Aldro)
"I just wanted to say thank you to Witley Jones for all the work they have done for us this…"Victoria Smith, Bursar (Aldro)
"Dave and all the team at WJ are nothing but helpful. Jobs are delivered to time and budget and nothing…"Chris Gray
"Witley Jones are proactive and helpful, listening to exactly what we wanted which is essential with projects of this nature.…"David Carson, Estates Project Manager
"Having worked with Witley Jones Previously we knew their process and way of working which is why we returned to…"Dean Simpson, Bursar, Teikyo School
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Every detail is considered. Our in house team tailor our room designs to maximise space and support student needs. From integrated electrics to space efficient storage, we offer a wide choice of materials, finishes and fittings to ensure every element works seamlessly.
Boarding FAQ
During our initial consultation and visit, we can discuss your vision to ensure we meet your budget and boarder’s requirements.
Our fully comprehensive drawing service can help with space planning; you may decide to use Bunks, to remove existing walls or you may be able to save on floor space by using our box headboards and/or our desktop bookcases. These can fully integrated electrics to include an LED reading light and double socket with USB charging ports.
Our all new Study Bunk is a great way to combine study and personal space within a bed.
The curved desk helps contain the footprint of the bed; each bed also provides a bookcase and desk pedestal. The pedestal can comprise 3 drawers, a drawer and door, a single door, or be completely open-fronted.
Electrical items can be included too, which can avoid trailing leads within a boarder’s room/dormitory. We can provide an LED reading light and double socket with UBS charging ports.
The extensive range of finishes on offer allows us to use a mix of tones and colour.
Wood grain effect Melamine and Laminates can contrast well with plan colour Melamine or Laminates, for example.
To increase longevity, you may pick neutral tones for carcases, desktops, doors and drawer fronts but throw splashes of colour into each student’s bed space through pinboards and seat choices (whether plain coloured or fabric).
As well as our integrated electrics, we can design furniture in specific shapes and sizes to soften the bed space which can help to avoid the idea of it being a rigid, conforming area.
As of September 2022, the Department for Education issued new National Minimum Standards for Boarding with a focus on creating a homely and welcoming environment where boarders feel safe and comfortable.
It is important for schools to review their boarding accommodation furniture against the National Minimum Standards for Boarding guidance. Your furniture provision which previously needed only to be suitable or adequate must now be ‘good’, and this raises questions, particularly around matters such as bunk beds.
Witley Jones Furniture design and plan your boarding houses to create comfortable environments that are a home away from home. We manufacture boarding accommodation furniture with comfort, practicality, and security at the forefront of our thinking.
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Witley Jones Benefits
- Free site survey and design service
- Project delivery in as little as 4 weeks
- Bespoke furniture design
- Dedicated project manager
- Work on refurbishments and new builds
- School, Architect or Contractor led projects
- Manufactured in Britain with a 10 year Guarantee.
