Are you looking to create an elevated senior living community unlike any other out there? There are three things to remember: be strategic, be savvy and be smart!
1. BE STRATEGIC! Let’s Talk about Specs, Baby.
Whether your senior living community is a new-build, renovation or cap-ex play, strategic interior specifications can make or break your project.
Budget once, design once. Good design at ANY BUDGET does exist. Find a designer that knows how to make your money work for you.
A good designer knows how to spread your dollar so that all of the areas in your community look finished, curated and refined. Impactful design decisions can be made without breaking the bank. No matter your budget, a smart designer understands and executes your vision with specs appropriate for your project.
Focus on the big specs for maximum impact! Big impact materials to consider are flooring, lighting, ceiling design and furniture.
Quality Flooring comes in all different price ranges. Has your designer thought through sound levels in areas with hard surface flooring and balanced that out with other soft finishes? Is the flooring appropriate for senior living?
Paint is paint, no matter what you use. Choose a designer that picks colors that elevate your space and enjoy the same cost but a better design.
Furniture should look curated, deliberate and placed appropriately through the building for maximum visual impact. Furniture in senior living spaces should be specially chosen for durability, function and performance. Art should be purposeful, planned and bring an extra layer of sophistication to your community.
Lighting is a HUGE consideration. Many designers can spec pretty lighting but is the light level what the project needs? Is the color temperature right for seniors?
Whether your senior living community is a new-build, renovation or cap-ex play, strategic interior specifications can make or break your project.
Budget once, design once. Good design at ANY BUDGET does exist. Find a designer that knows how to make your money work for you.
A good designer knows how to spread your dollar so that all of the areas in your community look finished, curated and refined. Impactful design decisions can be made without breaking the bank. No matter your budget, a smart designer understands and executes your vision with specs appropriate for your project.
Focus on the big specs for maximum impact! Big impact materials to consider are flooring, lighting, ceiling design and furniture.
Quality Flooring comes in all different price ranges. Has your designer thought through sound levels in areas with hard surface flooring and balanced that out with other soft finishes? Is the flooring appropriate for senior living?
Paint is paint, no matter what you use. Choose a designer that picks colors that elevate your space and enjoy the same cost but a better design.
Furniture should look curated, deliberate and placed appropriately through the building for maximum visual impact. Furniture in senior living spaces should be specially chosen for durability, function and performance. Art should be purposeful, planned and bring an extra layer of sophistication to your community.
Lighting is a HUGE consideration. Many designers can spec pretty lighting but is the light level what the project needs? Is the color temperature right for seniors?
2. BE SAVVY!
A savvy design team, versed in the senior living market and current design trends, will guide you in what works and what doesn’t work for a senior living community.
Do you want to create a senior living community that stands apart from the competition? Your interior design team should:
*challenge what senior living can look like by creating a design story that taps into the uniqueness of your community,
*create memorable design moments to differentiate your senior living community from others in the market;
*know the operations of your building inside and out; and
*understand the needs of your residents and those who will interact within your community.
Good design is all about program and function. Sure, an Instagram-worthy aesthetic will get potential residents in the door but how does your design also SUPPORT the program and make life better for your residents, caretakers, guests and operators? Better care should be the highest priority in your senior living design.
We’re often asked, “What design trends are you seeing in senior living?” Our answer: “We can give you a list of what other designer are doing but if we followed those trends, our communities wouldn’t be as unique as they are!”
A savvy design team, versed in the senior living market and current design trends, will guide you in what works and what doesn’t work for a senior living community.
Do you want to create a senior living community that stands apart from the competition? Your interior design team should:
*challenge what senior living can look like by creating a design story that taps into the uniqueness of your community,
*create memorable design moments to differentiate your senior living community from others in the market;
*know the operations of your building inside and out; and
*understand the needs of your residents and those who will interact within your community.
Good design is all about program and function. Sure, an Instagram-worthy aesthetic will get potential residents in the door but how does your design also SUPPORT the program and make life better for your residents, caretakers, guests and operators? Better care should be the highest priority in your senior living design.
We’re often asked, “What design trends are you seeing in senior living?” Our answer: “We can give you a list of what other designer are doing but if we followed those trends, our communities wouldn’t be as unique as they are!”
3. BE SMART! Design It, Schedule It, Streamline It!
A seamless design experience is possible, from concept through FF&E procurement and installation. Make your project easier by streamlining the entire design process.
Want your project executed smoothly? It’s all about preparation!
*Design goals, budgets and a confirmed program should be approved in the beginning of a project.
*Your design team should spend time in concept, before schematic, to ensure the entire team is aligned with your vision.
*Bring in your interior designer as your architects are finishing up schematic design. The design team is able to weigh-in after the building shell has taken its initial shape. Amenity spaces begin to form and a program starts to unfold.
*The design team will then roll into construction administration. For a smooth rollout, it’s vital that your design team has great communication with your build team.
Another way to streamline your design process is to choose a design studio that provides in-house FF&E procurement. As a full-service interior design and FF&E procurement firm, we’re able to achieve great design at any price point by purchasing your FF&E package at a cost-savings.
Benefits of in-house FF&E procurement:
*Your design seamlessly shifts to FF&E purchasing and the design-agent relationship begins.
*Your designer and purchasing agent work together to specify, purchase, receive and warehouse your product, creating a very hands-on approach to FF&E procurement.
*You’re able to control costs by streamlining procurement, receiving, warehousing and install.
Communication is crucial and strong teams create strong projects. Be strategic, be savvy and be smart to create a successful design and finished product.
A seamless design experience is possible, from concept through FF&E procurement and installation. Make your project easier by streamlining the entire design process.
Want your project executed smoothly? It’s all about preparation!
*Design goals, budgets and a confirmed program should be approved in the beginning of a project.
*Your design team should spend time in concept, before schematic, to ensure the entire team is aligned with your vision.
*Bring in your interior designer as your architects are finishing up schematic design. The design team is able to weigh-in after the building shell has taken its initial shape. Amenity spaces begin to form and a program starts to unfold.
*The design team will then roll into construction administration. For a smooth rollout, it’s vital that your design team has great communication with your build team.
Another way to streamline your design process is to choose a design studio that provides in-house FF&E procurement. As a full-service interior design and FF&E procurement firm, we’re able to achieve great design at any price point by purchasing your FF&E package at a cost-savings.
Benefits of in-house FF&E procurement:
*Your design seamlessly shifts to FF&E purchasing and the design-agent relationship begins.
*Your designer and purchasing agent work together to specify, purchase, receive and warehouse your product, creating a very hands-on approach to FF&E procurement.
*You’re able to control costs by streamlining procurement, receiving, warehousing and install.
Communication is crucial and strong teams create strong projects. Be strategic, be savvy and be smart to create a successful design and finished product.