Webinar: From Tired to Inspired — The Art of an Exceptional Student Housing Furnishings Refresh

A dated interior can undercut a property’s leasing performance just as quickly as a dated amenity package. This webinar brings together senior operators from across the student housing industry to discuss how a well-planned furnishings refresh can reposition a community, improve resident retention & protect net operating income — without derailing turn schedules or budgets.

Join us on Wednesday, September 16, at 2:00 PM Eastern, as panelists discuss:

• Timing a refresh around lease cycles, turn windows, & operational needs
• Balancing durability, cost, & design trends residents actually notice
• Preparing property teams & communities for a smooth refresh
• Managing vendors, timelines, budgets, & execution from planning through installation
• Lessons from recent projects, including what worked, what they would do differently, & what they learned along the way

Speakers:

• Heather Laney, SVP of Procurement, American Campus Communities
• Colton Lassinger, Regional VP, Preiss
• Sydney Everett, VP of Leasing & Operations, GMH Communities
• Rachel Rountree, SVP of Property Operations, University Partners
• Lisa Dillon, President, University Furnishings (moderator)

This webinar is sponsored by University Furnishings, part of The Living Company, a Dallas-based family of brands helping developers, designers, owners, operators, & GCs bring ambitious projects to life. University Furnishings specializes in custom furniture design & manufacturing for student housing, offering tailored FF&E solutions, global logistics, & hands-on customer service.

The Living Company has also expanded its capabilities with Blake Solutions, bringing construction-ready cabinetry, countertops, & showers built for value & reliability to the brand. Together, these complementary offerings give project teams more ways to bring thoughtful, durable spaces from concept to completion. For more information, visit universityfurnishings.com.

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