care home interior design
One of the specialist interior design areas in which we are pleased to have been most successful is care home interiors.
The complex task of designing a care environment is often underestimated. Our interior designers have mastered the art of creating places of care that are comforting, homely, therapeutic and calm, making a positive difference to the physical and mental health and well-being of residents, and those who care for them.
Of course, experienced care staff and first-class clinical care are fundamental criteria for a high standard care home, but there is increasing understanding and acknowledgement of how important the furnishings and décor of a care home can be for residents’ well-being and safety, particularly those with mobility problems and/or dementia.
On another level care homes need to present an attractive aesthetic, not just for the residents’ sake but also for those who work there and visit their loved ones. A bright, cheerful and stylish home will stand out from the rest as a place where people want to be.
Considerations for a care home interior
Designing an interior scheme for a care home involves a lot of considerations beyond what is usually required for a regular residential or commercial interior design project.
For example, a care home interior needs to be:
- Inviting, relaxing and snug rather than clinical – it’s a home not a hospital.
- Well-planned spatially to allow for wheelchairs and walkers.
- Fitted grab rails, navigation guidelines and other aids to prevent slips and falls.
- Acoustically set up to reduce noise.
- Dementia friendly, for example using contrasting colours.
- Good lighting for safety, and to benefit circadian rhythm.
- Seating arrangements that encourage social interaction.
There’s much more, but you can rest assured that we know just what it takes to create a care home that feels like the residents have come home, whether it is the refurbishment of an existing establishment or starting from scratch with the décor of a brand new one.
Complete care home interior design service
If you’re opening a new care home you can count on us to furnish and decorate it appropriately and attractively. We’ll carry out the commission on time and on budget. When it comes to refurbishing existing care homes we plan the process so as to cause as little disruption to the residents and staff as possible.
We are fortunate to have our own expert seamstresses available to produce soft furnishings, curtains and bespoke blinds. We can also provide a cost-effective bespoke upholstery service, and we work with some top custom furniture makers to supply any unique pieces you may need.
Together with the vast selection of fabrics, flooring, paint and wallpaper we can supply via our showroom in Wiltshire we have all the ingredients required to create the perfect rooms for any care home in the country.
All it takes to start the interior design process for your care home is to give us a call and arrange a consultation.
contact perfect rooms & interiors
If you would like to find out how we can help to create a tranquil, yet stylish interior for your residential care home, please get in touch. We will be happy to arrange a site visit to get to know you and explore an extensive range of exciting care home interior design and furnishing ideas.