How to create the perfect school canteen

Peace and quiet at lunchtime

Students like many people can be fussy eaters, so they don't always finish what's on their plate. However, it is not ok if students don't eat their food because they feel stressed or uncomfortable in the school cafeteria. That's why it is important to layout your space with the correct canteen furniture to make it as peaceful and pleasant as possible. Try to create a space that you would want to relax and spend time in yourself.

Enhance wellbeing by breaking down “rooms” within the room 

Dividing your room into smaller spaces will give students and staff a range of options for when it comes to sitting down in your school dining hall.

You can use a range of canteen tables and chairs to adapt your space. A mixture of dining benches, stools and pouffes can also provide useful seating alternatives for different types of cafeteria settings. For a cosier ambience, you can use wall screens and plants between tables to create smaller "rooms" within the room. 

Getting the tone of the room right is also key to creating that relaxing vibe. Try not to let one colour dominate the room; lighter colours will help provide a calmer atmosphere. Lighting is also important, so why not consider adding a ceiling lamp above each table to improve lighting?