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Tips for Furnishing a Winning Changing Room
Choose the right lockers
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.
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.
Create space in the dressing room
In multi-user changing rooms, it is essential to ensure adequate space for movement. Consider leaving sufficient clearance between lcoker rows and utilising free-standing benches and hook strips to prevent overcrowding near the changing benches. Fitness facilities and swimming pools often have large numbers of visitors, the changing rooms need to be planned correctly for the high demand.
Adapt the lockers to the usersMaximize 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.
Make room for relaxation and team talk
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.
A place for everyone to change
Consider how the changing rooms can be tailored to meet the needs of both your visitors and your business. Are there wheelchair-accessible lockers available? What measures need to be taken to ensure that individuals with diverse abilities can utilize the changing room seamlessly? Is there a necessity for a specialized accessible and gender-neutral changing room, or can the issue be addressed through alternative means?
By creating well-designed spaces for changing work or workout attire, you can foster an environment where everyone feels welcome and secure.
Matting: For utility and comfort
Mats serve a dual purpose of utility and comfort, particularly in dressing rooms. The selection of matting depends on their intended use and location.
For locker room entrances directly connected to outside, a durable entrance mat with a scraping function is recommended to minimise dirt accumulation indoors..
Highly absorbent mats are required inside the entrance to effectively absorb moisture from shoes. On rainy days, the floor can become wet and sticky without proper absorption.
Matting in the changing area serves a crucial purpose by reducing the risk of slipping. Additionally, wet room mats provide hygienic and easy-to-clean material, facilitating cleaning in the changing room.
Clean and tidy changing room
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.
Plan for the unexpected
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.
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