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Atlas Contract Furniture have been testing and certifying their products with SATRA Technology for some years now; becoming proud members of the organisation in May 2019. SATRA is an independent research and testing organisation established in the UK in 1919.

Atlas Contract Furniture have been proud members of the Association of Master Upholsters and Soft Furnishers (AMUSF) since the beginning of 2015. This membership certifies our high standard of furniture construction and customer service.

Scandinavian design is a very popular choice for homes and venues across the world, but why is this and how can you brighten up your space with key elements of this style?

For a style that used to be reserved for warehouses and factories, how and why has the Industrial interior style become so popular?

 A well-designed office environment will help to keep employees motivated and attract new people to your business. 

Comfort makes a come back in restaurant interior design, with banquette seating offering versatility, style and high-end quality.

With new restaurants popping up all the time, it’s important to keep on top of your footfall and make sure you are appealing to new and current customers.

Our guide to maximising your outdoor space with seating styles. 

The possibilities are endless with our bespoke banquette seating options.

Help boost office productivity with breakout seating options.

With over 700 carefully selected loose furniture and breakout seating products, Atlas can help you find the perfect fit.

With raw material prices continuing to increase over the last 12 months, there has been a knock-on effect in the furniture industry. Atlas will not be changing their costs to reflect these increases and customers will continue to pay last years prices.

Browse our new updated website, for a more visual and interactive experience of contract furniture styles and options.

Alongside the launch of our new website, we have updated our company literature. Start your banquette seating and loose furniture project here, and find all the information and inspiration you need to begin.

Atlas continues to develop and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team and help us to continue offering an unmatched level of service, that enables us to stand apart from the competition.

Unlike most other contract furniture suppliers, Atlas has a UK in-house team of experts throughout the design and manufacturing process to ensure top quality banquette seating.

If you're thinking about redesigning the interior of your restaurant or pub, take a look at these 6 big interior design trends for 2018.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to choosing the right fabric for your upholstery. Atlas can help you every step of the way, to make sure you pick a fabric you love. Here are some of the areas to consider when making your decisions

Trying to decide between Leather and Faux leather for your upholstery? It can be a difficult decision to make, here we look at the key characteristics of both.

When looking at designing your banquette seating, there is a lot to think about, and this shouldn’t be left to the last minute. Below are some top tips to think about to ensure you make the right decisions.

When constructing furniture you'll want to consider your end product. So don't make the finish an afterthought. Here's a selection of finishes to choose from.

Before we look forward to an exciting 2018, we should take a few moments to look back at how great 2017 was at Atlas Contract Furniture. Find out more about the exciting projects and developments that made 2017 so good.

Maximise the potential of the holiday season for your business. This is a pub's guide to Christmas and New Year's Eve for pub landlords and owners. Whether you're primarily an eatery or a watering-hole this will give you some great ideas.

There are many benefits to having fixed seating in your restaurant. So we've listed a few reasons why it's worthwhile investing in banquette seating. 

Make the most of Halloween in 2017 by having a Halloween party of themed week at your pub, bar, restaurant or club. Getting involved in Halloween is a really great way to drive traffic through your door and get really positive engagement. 

These are the signs that show you may need to get new furniture. Banquette furniture may be the answer to your refit requirements because it maximises comfort, utilises space and will update your style and branding.

Style, Comfort and Suitability are the three essentials that your furniture must meet in order to attract and retain your customers at your cafe, hotel or restaurant. And banquette seating can answer the requirements.

Banquette seating is loved by customers, so if you're thinking about getting it installed in your restaurant, bar or café, then you need to find the right supplier. These are the questions that you should ask yourself before you choose a supplier.

How to avoid making simple mistakes when designing and installing furniture. This guide will walk you through the most common mistakes people make and steps you should take to avoid them.

Redesigning your venue? Here's our guide to what you need to think about when choosing the best type of seating.