Street Furniture Companies in the UK

Types and Uses

The term street furniture covers a huge range of pieces of equipment. Every day people walk past or make use of products that form an essential part of the street scene, without giving them a second thought. But the world would be chaotic without them. Objects such as seating, bollards, street lamps, signage, cycle stands and litter bins are not only useful, but play a large part in safety.

Barriers and bollards are used to separate vehicles and pedestrians, or for access control and security of premises. For areas needing periodic access, telescopic, lockable bollards are available. Often these products can incorporate lighting, or a corporate name or logo.

Many of the street furniture products come in a wide choice of material and style to suit the local environment. Traditional designs might be specified for a heritage town or something ultra-modern for a swanky plaza surrounded by designer shops. Tree planters and tree grilles are becoming popular as architects recognise the importance of a green environment.

Materials used for items of street furniture include wood, cast iron, stainless steel and recycled plastic. As well as the architectural styles in the area, other factors influencing choice include the usage of the item, its location – whether it will be exposed to harsh weather – and its vulnerability to vandals.

Featured Company - Omos

Omos is a leader in street furniture design and innovation. The company’s comprehensive range of contemporary products offer stunning designs with hidden strengths and are 100% designed and manufactured in Ireland.

The skilfully engineered products have won many awards. Customers include local authorities, architects and construction companies. The product ranges include bollards, litter bins and cigarette receptacles, cycle stands, benches and seats, tree planters, tree grilles and guards. In addition, Omos will manufacture bespoke designs to a customer’s individual requirements.

Omos has many years’ experience of design and engineering, marrying aesthetic appeal with function. Great care is taken in producing a strong and attractive solution to a specific need.

The company’s website gives full details of all the standard product ranges, with useful information on criteria to consider when choosing items such as seating, litter bins and tree planters, where there are many factors affecting the most suitable choice.