Supportive Environment Design

This article reviews eight shelter furniture options, from shelter-specific systems like Norix and NapBox to cots, accessible beds, waterproof mattresses, folding beds, and IKEA bunks. It compares durability, cleanability, privacy, accessibility, comfort, portability, and cost. The central argument is that furniture should support safety, dignity, storage, and trauma-informed living—not just maximize bed count. It also offers room-specific guidance and warns against buying solely on price.