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Tips for Furnishing a Winning Changing Room

Tips for Furnishing a Winning Changing Room

Regardless of whether the changing room is in a workplace, school, gym or sports arena, it should offer plenty of storage options. With the right type of clothes lockers, coat hangers and benches, you can create a practical and comfortable environment. Here we give you some tips on how to furnish your changing room to make sure that it is a pleasant place to get changed.
A man gets ready in a changing room
When selecting clothes lockers, consider the changing room size, maximum capacity, and equipment storage needs. For accommodating large items like bags, hockey sticks, or overalls, opt for full-height lockers.
When space is limited, consider using half lockers for essentials like a shoulder bag and a jacket. Another option for small spaces is z-lockers, which consist of two full-height cabinets stacked on top of each other.

It is important to assess specific features such as ventilation holes for moisture control, anchor hooks for hanging clothes, and rubber-damped doors for quiet closure. For shared usage, consider closures that can accomodate padlocks, while personal lockers may benefit from a cylinder lock with a key or a combination lock.

Metal is the most common material for lockers in changing rooms, but we also have laminate available.
Blue changing room locker

TIP! Lockers for safe storage of valuables

Consider utilising smaller personal lockers to securely store valuables such as mobile phones, jewelry, and keys without occupying an entire locker. Placing safes and small lockers near the entrance can help prevent unnecessary congestion in the changing area.
Gym goers using a locker room
Adapt the lockers to the users
Maximize space utilisation by installing a mirror on the interior of the locker door to create personal space and reduce congestion at shared mirrors.

Optimise organisation and storage in lockers by using interior storage boxes, shoe and hat shelves. Create extra storage by installing hooks on the wall between locker bays.

 Prevent damp clothes and wet towels by allowing towels to air dry on a door-mounted towel rail.
A changing room serves multiple purposes beyond just changing. It's a space for gathering, be it for a pep talk or a quick chat before training or a match, or to recharge and unwind with your colleagues after a days work. Consider furnishing part of the room with comfortable seating to facilitate socialising.

A wall-mounted whiteboard is very useful when it's time to talk strategy. If wall space is limited, try a whiteboard on a stand with wheels that can be easily moved when needed.
Small compartment cabinet with four doors next to a bench with hooks
Compartment locker CAMPUS
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Lockable clothes lockers with red doors
Clothes locker CURVE
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locker and laundry facilities
Managing laundry is a common task in various workplaces and athletic facilities. Thankfully, there is a wide range of products available to streamline this process, including laundry bags, mobile bag holders, and laundry changing cabinets with secure locks. Laundry trolleys and wheeled bag holders facilitate the effortless transportation of garments and towels to and from the laundry area.

Consider which lockers to choose for ease of cleaning - lockers that go to the floor or on a leg stand for effortless cleaning underneath. Strategically positioned bins and laundry sorting containers also facilitate easier cleaning and encourage a collaborative effort in maintaining hygiene and order in the changing room.
In the event of an accident, make sure your changing room is equipped with a first aid kit or a first aid panel on the wall for prompt assistance. The board is stocked with a comprehensive kit including plasters, bandages, wound wash, and more. Its wall-mounted placement ensures visibility and accessibility.

 

FAQ

Z-Lockers are a good choice if there is a need for full length lockers but space is limited in the dressing room.
Z-Lockers combine two separate full length lockers within a single unit. Great for when space is at a premium.
 
Lockable storage for clothes and personal belongings, wall hooks, wet area mats, changing benches and laundry bins are some of the most popular furniture and accessories needed in a locker room.
An alternative to the gendered changing rooms where, for example, transgender and non-binary people can feel more comfortable changing.
Employees who have a specific work uniform or engage in jobs that may soil their clothes , must have access to a changing room or appropriate space for changing at the workplace.
Showers are required at the workplace if the nature of the job involves perspiration or exposure to dirt.
The number of employees in the workplace and the gender distribution are important factors to consider. It's essential that all employees have access to facilities for eating, resting, and maintaining personal hygiene.

Lockers and benches for your changing room