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Sometimes the smallest spaces hold the biggest opportunity.

In 2015, Didcot became the first town in the UK to be granted Garden Town status. A decade on, and that vision continues to take root in unexpected places.

Outside Cornerstone Arts Centre, Furnitubes FERN planters with reclaimed hardwood Fordham seating are transforming an overlooked courtyard into a place people genuinely want to stay.

The reclaimed timber gets stronger with age, the planting attracts vital pollinators, and the community now has a place to gather and enjoy nature up close.

Greening the public realm doesn't require grand gestures. All it takes is the right furniture in the right place.

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Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot | Greening the Public Realm with Modular Planters Discover how modular planters and reclaimed timber seating transformed the courtyard at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot into a greener, more sociable space that supports biodiversity and community wellbeing.

Wildlife, wellbeing, and beautifully considered design - all woven into the fabric of our public spaces.

Discover how street furniture is becoming a resilient guardian of biodiversity.

Street Furniture for Biodiversity: Benches, Planters & Wildlife Habitats | Furnitubes Discover how street furniture supports communities and biodiversity. From gabion benches sheltering insects to rooftop planters hosting pollinators, learn how design creates wellbeing for people and wildlife while meeting UK net gain goals.

Have you thought about how the humble litter bin does more than collect waste?

It helps shape how communities experience their outdoor spaces. More on why thoughtful placement matters in our latest blog post.

Public Litter Bins: Sustainable Waste Solutions for Urban Spaces | Furnitubes Discover how strategic outdoor litter bin placement transforms public spaces. Expert insights on sustainable waste management solutions for councils and estate managers.

What does sustainability really look like for a small manufacturer?

It’s not a perfect story - it’s a process.

In our new Sustainability Journal, our Managing Director, Catherine Barratt, opens up about what it takes to balance purpose, progress, and practicality in 2026 and beyond.

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The Furnitubes Sustainability Journal: Entry 1 What does sustainability really look like for a small manufacturer? In our new Sustainability Journal, our Managing Director, Catherine, opens up about what it takes to balance purpose, progress, and practicality in 2026 and beyond.