On one of our first post lock down visits to a care home, I was interested to hear from my client on how she felt her care home environment would… read more →
Happy memories can be triggered by many things; music, smells and tactile materials as well as imagery. Of course everyone is different so when it comes to incorporating reminiscence pieces… read more →
Locality Relevant and engaging art makes an enormous difference to communal areas in care homes. Whilst colour contrast, good lighting and furniture layout are key to supportive design for older… read more →
Styling a care home or retirement living project is really important but not all projects assign the budget to do it, or if they do, the budget can shrink as… read more →
The built environment plays a key role in the health and well-being of residents, affecting both their physical and mental health. Good design can make the world of difference to… read more →
I am an interior designer. I am also an interior designer with a visual impairment. In November 2012 I permanently lost the sight in my left eye due to an attack of… read more →
The idea that colour has a role to play in health and wellbeing is not new, though I would say that it’s not necessarily something that everyone agrees with. On… read more →
As the town of Haywards Heath works towards its dementia friendly status, I am excited to be taking over as Chair. Set up in January 2016, Haywards Heath Dementia Action… read more →
SBID Awards 2018 Finalist – Fairfield Residential Care Home is an independent care home for the active elderly located in North Oxford. In July 2018 they moved into a brand new home… read more →
The need for care homes to look and feel homely is widely acknowledged. And it is the finishing touches that make it a home. Skimping on those is a false… read more →