Designing or refurbishing your care home is often an exciting time.
Choosing wallpaper designs, accessorising your space with beautiful soft furnishings, artwork, pictures, vases and trinkets, and fine-tuning your layout are at the top of your to-do list, along with matching your furniture to your chosen interior design schemes.
But have you thought about the type of furniture required for a commercial environment?
All healthcare environments require sturdy and durable furniture.
You may think that furniture bought from a high street retailer is suitable for your care home, they look the same, right? Well actually, this isn’t the case.
Furniture you buy for your own home doesn’t adhere to the sam
Electric beds or Adjustable beds or profiling beds, whatever you call them, all plug into an electrical socket and cost you money. But how much money do they cost a year to the average healthcare faci
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Designing a space for individuals with dementia requires careful consideration of color and design. Here are some dementia-friendly colors and designs to consider:
Use contrasting colors: High-
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Curtains are an essential part of any home décor. They not only add style and elegance to your interiors but also provide privacy and block out light. However, the right curtain heading can mak
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When designing a communal area for a care home, here are some important considerations to keep in mind relating to furniture:
Comfort: The furniture should be comfortable and supportive, partic
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The Care Quality Commission recently announced changes to its assessment framework. The new assessments will be more focused on residents and people.
Here are the key take-aways to help you prepare f
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Designing for Demenita - Dining Rooms
We explore why the design of dining rooms and the products used in them is crucial to supporting people living with dementia.
Over recent years we have explored
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Upholstered furniture within care home settings, such as sofas and armchairs, require regular cleaning to aid infection control and keep your furniture looking its best.
All our furniture is designed
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What makes a care home outstanding?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. They inspect and rate care homes on a scale of Outstanding, Go
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How rails for beds improve sleep for the elderly
As a care provider, you know that ensuring the safety and comfort of your elderly patient is essential. Bed rails are a helpful tool for improving sle
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