Furniture and Seating in Public Spaces

Public seating at a mall. The seats were first without backrest. As an upgrade, the backings were neatly added to create a better experience for customers. I’m not sure if the storekeepers actually had the backings in storage but there were none for quite a long period of time so they were noticeably “new”.

Seating in Public Places

Happy New Year everyone. Wishing you a wonderful 2023.
Have you ever thought how convenient it is to have seating in public spaces? If you have a busy day, maybe you’re out shopping or even just out running a few errands, taking a break on a comfortable piece of furniture or seating, can give you and your feet a well-needed break. It’s also a good chance to just stop and see what’s happening around you. Please don’t think I was going to forget to also mention that it’s a good way to relax and browse through your phone. Lol!

While stopping to take a seat may be optional for some, we have to consider the elderly, those expecting babies and parents with young kids who often times may really need to take that seat.
Whatever the reason(s)to make or take a stop, comfortable furniture and seating in public spaces make doing so a more satisfying experience. In this post, I’ll share with you a few kinds of seating and furniture I’ve seen in
my local area.

The above two pieces were initially without backrests. The upgrade created almost a total different look, feel and really added to the overall aesthetics of the mall. I found the addition to be real neat and quickly realized that the backings were removable and maybe could be adjusted in several ways. Though the changes were simple, they created a whole new level of experiences. Those seated, though on the same bench, had more personal space and this became more important since corona (COVID-19)and the “introduction” of social distancing. The curvature of the backings also created more direct positioning. Without the backings, customers would randomly sit and face whatever direction.

My kids sitting and waiting while I did some shopping. I really loved the location of this one in particular because I could see my kids while I shopped and they seemed quite comfortable on that piece of furniture. Unlike the other pieces of furniture above, this was a new piece added at the mall. I did try it out before shopping. Lol!

I think these kinds of furniture and seatings work well in lobby areas, at malls and at big complexes. I did think however, that it would have been lovely for me to have at least one at home. The curvature of the backings would fix my boys in particular positions and hopefully help to reduce siblings’ rivalry. I feel like I’m straying here. Lol!🤣😂
We really loved the new seating. So much so, that even while making this post, I realized I had taken several shots of the furniture on different occasions. 🤣

Seating for Kids and Parents (with kids)

Kids’ play area at a shopping center. The seating is as colorful as the play area itself. Parents can be comfortably seated while they watch and wait on their kids. The seating also facilitates interaction among parents. Have you ever been in a play area when you are really tired, with kids, the kids want to play forever and you have to stand for an extended period of time as you wait?
In such situation, seating makes a world of a difference.

Across from the play area, I noticed “two big boxes”. They seemed to have been fairly recently installed there on the first floor. They are called “Mamaro”. There, parents can privately breastfeed, feed and or change the diapers of infants and toddlers. I considered this to be an upgrade to the area as in earlier years, I attended to my infants at the same shopping center but on the second floor where the nursing area was located. At the time, the area was just a room enclosed by a curtain and used only by women. There was less privacy.

The Mamaro

The Mamaro is quite compact. I stepped inside for a bit and noticed that there were two seats. There was also a screen that gave advice on the usage of the space. The seating seemed quite neat and able to comfortably accommodate three (a parent or guardian with an infant and toddler).







Outside the Mamaro there’s a sink that can be used by parents, guardians and kids.

I searched for some information and realized that the Mamaro is a smart box. Such boxes are being installed in places around Japan,to meet the need for parents and caregivers to have access to more nursing facilities in public spaces or spaces outside the home. To find out more about Mamaro, you can click the link below:
https://en-jp.wantedly.com/companies/trim-inc/post_articles/104623

Mamaro boxes not only provide seating for families but convenience that’s really needed.

Close to the Mamaro boxes was another sitting area with colorful seating. Preference is given to the elderly and those expecting babies but anyone could use the area.

Furniture and seating in public spaces help to create satisfying experiences for customers.
Thank you for reading my post. Please share with me the types of seatings in public spaces in your area.

Have a great day. 😃