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Arts Council England Manchester Case Study

22 April 2026 By The YPO Team

How YPO helped Arts Council England refurbish its Manchester office using the Flexiform framework, delivering a compliant, sustainable fit-out for hybrid use.
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The Hollow Nook by Community Playthings for SEN

04 June 2025 By Georgia Fisher - Supplier Marketing Officer at YPO

An effective calming corner is more than just a cosy book area or a carpeted spot – it's a sanctuary children can retreat to during overwhelming moments and can also facilitate children's learning through play.
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Top tips for a fun and engaging reading area

07 August 2024 By The YPO Team

The importance of separate reading environments can’t be underestimated when encouraging children to read more. Creating a comfortable and relaxing environment for children to read in can help encourage reading confidence and reading for enjoyment. Read our top tips on how to improve your reading areas and keep your class interested all year round.
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What you need to know on the new ways of working

13 June 2024 By The Furniture and Design Team at YPO

From the first lock down things were never going to be the same again. Since the end of 2021 many employees have permanently adapted ‘hybrid working’ and it is hard to see that changing any time soon.
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Thoughtful staffroom furniture design

13 June 2024 By The Furniture and Design Team at YPO

The school environment can often be very fast paced and demanding, therefore, it’s important to give teachers a space for respite where they can rest and recharge. The design of staffrooms, specifically the furniture used, can go a long way in promoting teachers’ wellbeing.
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Embracing neurodiversity in education

26 March 2024 By The YPO Team

Creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment is key to unlocking the potential of every student. Did you know that up to 20% of children and young people in the UK are neurodivergent?
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How to upcycle your school furniture

25 March 2024 By Phil Taylor - Design Unit Manager at YPO

We all know how important it is to keep sustainability at the front of our minds, especially when it comes to the classroom. In our latest blog, we explore different options for upcycling and prolonging the life of your school furniture.
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Why do we use 3D CAD modelling in design?

26 January 2024

What are the benefits of using 3D CAD modelling when designing spaces? We will explore the uses of 3D modelling and the advantages it has over more traditional 2D planning when designing spaces. We will explore the different types of 3D CAD modelling and how they can be used to showcase the spaces we are designing.
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Using furniture to create engaging environments

27 June 2023 By The YPO Team

We spend a lot of time at work – 75% of the week, for your typical office worker. It makes sense, then; to have an office environment that’s conducive to staff well-being, that they will engage with, and which suits the task at hand. Here are five handy tips for using furniture to create an engaging office environment.
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Top tips for ordering school furniture

05 May 2023 By The YPO Team

Ordering furniture, whether for the office or school environment (or even home), can sometimes be a little daunting – especially when it comes to understanding the technicalities.
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