{"id":683,"date":"2018-10-19T15:37:29","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T15:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dicksonmanufacturer.com\/beta\/studenthousing\/?p=683"},"modified":"2019-02-18T17:26:24","modified_gmt":"2019-02-18T17:26:24","slug":"designing-for-generation-z-the-future-of-the-student-furniture-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dicksonmanufacturer.com\/beta\/studenthousing\/designing-for-generation-z-the-future-of-the-student-furniture-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing for Generation Z: The Future of the Student Furniture Market"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As the last of the Millennials graduate, it\u2019s time for the next generation to take their place.<\/span>
\nEnter Gen Z. This cohort has had access to the internet practically since they were born but they also had to grow up during the Great Recession. These experiences have greatly affected how they think about the future.<\/span>
\nIf you want to attract this group of students to your property, you need to adapt to what matters to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Smart Furniture: Made for the Digital Native<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

While Millennials are known for their tech-savviness, their successors take this even further. Generation Z students are digital natives. Because they\u2019ve been exposed the latest tech since early childhood, they expect it to be integrated into their living spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

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An article from ForRent.com recommends adding USB ports and charging stations to common areas. You wouldn\u2019t want is residents crawling under tables looking for a place to plug in a charger, would you? A mess of cords lying around isn\u2019t ideal either. Furniture with built-in outlets can help while keeping things organized.<\/span><\/p>\n

Space Saving Pieces That Don\u2019t Sacrifice Style<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the key takeaways from a report from Property Shark states that \u201cGen Z is willing to compromise on almost anything to keep costs down \u2013 but dreams of lots of space and amenities\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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While spacious student accommodations may not always be possible, there are certainly ways to make a room feel bigger. Take lofted beds for example. They create more usable space that makes the most of a small footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n

Multipurpose Furniture That Delivers Maximum Value<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

A housing survey from the same Property Shark report ranked storage as the 6th most important deciding factor for Gen Z while space is at 2nd. One way to address both is to use multipurpose furniture such as beds and couches with hidden storage underneath.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep clutter at bay while maximizing the space your residents have in their rooms. Just because this generation is willing to compromise for cost doesn\u2019t mean they have to.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accent Furniture: For A Personal Touch<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

According to Coresight Research, Gen Z is \u201cmore fixated on personal appearance and personal image (or even personal \u201cbrand\u201d) than any previous generation.\u201d This concern over how they\u2019re perceived can extend to their living spaces as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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While crafting the perfect design, don\u2019t forget to leave room for a bit of personalization. Consider pieces that can transform an area\u2019s style depending on how the resident wants to use it. It\u2019s inevitable that they\u2019ll share part of their lives online. Help them show off their individuality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s technology, space or style, Generation Z is always looking for a good deal. Let Dickson Furniture help you design the living spaces that these new students will be excited for. After all, college life is as much about memorable experiences as it is about preparing for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As the last of the Millennials graduate, it\u2019s time for the next generation to take their place. Enter Gen Z. This cohort has had access to the internet practically since they were born but they also had to grow up during the Great Recession. These experiences have greatly affected how they think about the future. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":687,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"

As the last of the Millennials graduate, it\u2019s time for the next generation to take their place.
Enter Gen Z. This cohort has had access to the internet practically since they were born but they also had to grow up during the Great Recession. These experiences have greatly affected how they think about the future.
If you want to attract this group of students to your property, you need to adapt to what matters to them.<\/p>

Smart Furniture: Made for the Digital Native<\/strong>
While Millennials are known for their tech-savviness, their successors take this even further. Generation Z students are digital natives. Because they\u2019ve been exposed the latest tech since early childhood, they expect it to be integrated into their living spaces.<\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

An article from ForRent.com recommends adding USB ports and charging stations to common areas. You wouldn\u2019t want is residents crawling under tables looking for a place to plug in a charger, would you? A mess of cords lying around isn\u2019t ideal either. Furniture with built-in outlets can help while keeping things organized.<\/p>

Space Saving Pieces That Don\u2019t Sacrifice Style<\/strong>
One of the key takeaways from a report from Property Shark states that \u201cGen Z is willing to compromise on almost anything to keep costs down \u2013 but dreams of lots of space and amenities\u201d.<\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

While spacious student accommodations may not always be possible, there are certainly ways to make a room feel bigger. Take lofted beds for example. They create more usable space that makes the most of a small footprint.<\/p>

Multipurpose Furniture That Delivers Maximum Value<\/strong>
A housing survey from the same Property Shark report ranked storage as the 6th most important deciding factor for Gen Z while space is at 2nd. One way to address both is to use multipurpose furniture such as beds and couches with hidden storage underneath.<\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

Keep clutter at bay while maximizing the space your residents have in their rooms. Just because this generation is willing to compromise for cost doesn\u2019t mean they have to.<\/p>

Accent Furniture: For A Personal Touch<\/strong>
According to Coresight Research, Gen Z is \u201cmore fixated on personal appearance and personal image (or even personal \u201cbrand\u201d) than any previous generation.\u201d This concern over how they\u2019re perceived can extend to their living spaces as well.<\/p>

\"\"<\/p>

While crafting the perfect design, don\u2019t forget to leave room for a bit of personalization. Consider pieces that can transform an area\u2019s style depending on how the resident wants to use it. It\u2019s inevitable that they\u2019ll share part of their lives online. Help them show off their individuality.<\/p>

Whether it\u2019s technology, space or style, Generation Z is always looking for a good deal. Let Dickson Furniture help you design the living spaces that these new students will be excited for. After all, college life is as much about memorable experiences as it is about preparing for the future.<\/p>