Meet.Gather.Learn.Dine.

Palmer Hamilton takes your vision from concept to completion with exceptional environments that are beautiful, versatile, and inviting. Whether you’re looking for a brand new design and installation, or simply innovative furnishings to complete an existing plan, we can create destinations of choice on your campus. From meeting and gathering to learning and dining, our talented designers know how to delight you, your students, and your bottom line. That’s the Palmer Hamilton advantage.

  • Fabulous Furnishings and So Much More

    Palmer Hamilton is the education industry’s go-to source for furniture and custom décor. In our 65+ years, we’ve created dynamic spaces for literally millions of students. But look closer, there’s much more to us than fabulous furnishings.

    We offer superior consulting and design services, spanning everything from space planning and interior design through project management and installation. You can tap our talented resources for any combination of our extensive abilities and services. Together we’ll make a really smart team—the Palmer Hamilton experts and your internal staff, engineers, architects, and construction crew. We’ll create innovative, timeless destinations that inspire your students for years to come—from concept to completion. With Palmer Hamilton, it’s easy, effortless and always exceptional. Imagine what we could do together on your campus.

    Schedule your free consultation today!

    We're on Facebook!

    Be in the know now, and always. “Like” us on Facebook to get updates, product highlights and more sent right to your news feed.

  • Services That Deliver Results

    Today's college students want to hang in style and comfort. You want smart, efficient and durable environments that please your students and your budget. The professionals at Palmer Hamilton know how to deliver the results that everyone wants. Along with one of the most extensive and exciting product selections in the industry, we offer a full range of services to make your renovation easier and more effective including:.

    • Facility Consultation & Surveys
    • Space Planning
    • Interior Design
    • Furniture, Fixtures & Accessories Selection
    • Project Administration & Installation
    • Counter & Millwork Detailing
    • Graphic & Signage Design

    Palmer Hamilton can provide any combination of services you need, from the entire design project to supplying furnishings and décor. If you're ready to share your vision, we'll work with you and your team to make it happen. Are you ready to bring new excitement to your campus? Just tell us what we can do for you.

    Schedule your free consultation today!

  • More Options. More Solutions

    Your campus is diverse and unique. That's why Palmer Hamilton offers a complete array of innovative products and services to mix and match to perfectly achieve your vision. Our talented team can take the ball and run with it, from initial concept through final installation. Or, we can join your architectural or construction team at any stage of the renovation process to lend our expertise in food court layout, traffic flow, outdoor spaces, operational efficiencies, custom décor and more. How can we serve you? Let's get together to talk and put together the perfect plan to achieve your vision.

    Contact us today to learn more about our innovative solutions for:

    • Dining options—bistros, cafés, cafeterias, coffeehouses, delis, dining halls, eateries, food courts and snack shops
    • Spaces that make the grade—libraries, lobbies, lounges, residence life, student unions, study and gathering areas and waiting rooms
    • Great places to gather—conference rooms, multimedia outlets, music venues, seminar centers, small event spaces, sports arenas and theaters

    If you can dream it, we can do it. Schedule your free consultation today!

  • Seeing is Believing

    A picture is worth a thousand words. So, here are just a few examples of the Palmer Hamilton advantage in action so you can see for yourself. From concept to completion—or any step in between—we are transforming campuses across the U.S. What can we do for you?

     

    University of Wisconsin—Madison, WI

    The University of Wisconsin—Madison already had a design concept and layout for its new South Union when representatives turned to Palmer Hamilton to bring the vision to reality.

    Read More...

    Chipola College—Marianna, FL

    Chipola College officials placed a tall order. Turn their ordinary food service area into a dynamic social dining destination with a vibrant lounge atmosphere. Blending sleek furniture, stylish metal chairs, plush booths, and bold art and graphics, the experts at Palmer Hamilton delivered the perfect recipe of interior design, spatial use and furnishings.

    Read More...


    Hawkeye Community College—Waterloo, IA

    Beep. Beep. Hawkeye Community College had a serious traffic problem. Too often, students bottlenecked while selecting food and a place to sit—causing unnecessary stress for everyone. Palmer Hamilton put an end to the congestion, once and for all.

    Read More...


    Highland Community College—Highland,KS

    Ho hum. Students today are easily bored. And the former dull dining environment at Highland Community College didn't help matters. The institutional eating areas boasted drab, white walls and generic tables and chairs. Everyone was hungry for something a little more exciting.

    Read More...

  • Memberships

    Palmer Hamilton is honored to be a member of these four distinguished associations in the higher education market.

    Association of College Unions International (ACUI)

    ACUI is a nonprofit educational organization that brings together college union and student activities professionals from hundreds of schools in seven countries. Its members work on urban and rural campuses, in two-year and four-year institutions, and at large and small schools.

    For more information, please visit www.acui.org

     

     


    National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS)

    NACAS is the largest auxiliary services support organization serving higher education. NACAS consistently provides The Connections That Count by offering extensive opportunities for members to share ideas, develop business solutions, enhance programs and revenues, and develop meaningful professional relationships.

    For more information, please visit www.nacas.org


    NACS
    National Association of College Stores (NACS)

    The National Association of College Stores is a not-for-profit trade association representing the $10 billion campus retailing industry.

    More than 3,000 stores serving colleges, universities, and K-12 schools in the United States, Canada, and around the world are members of NACS, along with more than 1,000 companies supplying goods and services to campus stores. NACS members also include higher education professionals, organizations, associations, and others interested in the industry’s vitality.


    National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS)

    For more than 50 years, the National Association of College & University Food Services has been supporting the college and university foodservice industry by providing members with the programs and resources they need to excel - from benchmarking and best practices to educational programming and professional networking.

    For more information, please visit www.nacufs.org