Designing for care is so much more than aesthetics, it’s about providing a space centred around the users. The residents daily experience is a key focus in designing a home that is comfortable, engaging and as fulfilling as possible while providing healthcare professionals an environment to deliver outstanding care.
Specialising in retirement, elderly, and dementia care, we provide interiors that are uncompromising on style and aesthetics while creating a safe and durable environment.
Spatial awareness is key to any interior environment, understanding the flow of movement, and how resident and staff utilise the space has a profound impact on the overall success of any project. If this is embedded right from the start you have the building blocks that will not only enhance the residents experience but simplify routine challenges and tasks.
Lighting plays a crucial role, creating balance between natural and artificial light is key to how a resident perceives their environment. For example, using white lighting for tasks such as eating, hobbies and crafts is great for sight while warm lighting is better suited to bedrooms which helps residents relax.
Colour plays a fundamental part in interior design and can instantly impact on mood, behaviour and atmosphere. The correct use of colour between critical surfaces helps residents navigate through the home giving independence. Colour theory should be applied to any interior and carefully selected for different areas, blues and neutrals are calming therefore ideal for bedrooms while turquoise stimulates appetite and is more suited to the dining experience.
Wayfinding helps residents navigate through the environment while acting as orientational cues. The use of signage and wayfinding aids helps reduce stress and confusions whilst giving residents a clear understanding of the purpose. Landmarks are a great way for triggering orientational choice, with clear visual cues making the directional decisions associate with it much easier and more memorable.
Pattern & Texture are elements that require particular attention, not only for visual purposes but also for that sensual touch. The feel of texture on the hands stimulates the senses while adding atmosphere, comfort and warmth to the environment. Careful consideration should be given when selecting interior finishes, especially for those living with dementia.