RESEARCH

Color

Choosing the right color matters because it can affect people’s moods, concentration, learning, behavior, and more. Color, for example, plays a significant role when designing senior living communities. Seniors may struggle with glare and distinguishing colors between rooms. We recommend selecting paint that reduces glare and lies in the middle of the light reflective value spectrum (LRV). Paint colors with 40-60 LRV are usually a good range. Visual cues are also necessary to help reduce confusion when distinguishing rooms such as the bathroom and the bedroom.

Function

When choosing furniture for senior living facilities, there must be careful consideration and attention to the fabric selection, design and functionality of the furniture, and whether the material is compliant with health regulations.

Fabric and Material: it is often suggested to choose one that is easy to clean and low maintenance. We recommend selecting one that is stain resistant and has a high wear resistance for healthcare and hospital use.

Lighting

Lighting in Assisted Living Facilities requires very good lighting. The safety and well-being of elderly patients depends on a bright, well-lit environment that provides a sense of comfort and ease. Proper lighting also plays a vital role in health and healing processes.

Transitional lighting that is bright during the day, and dim at night, offers a balanced light source that mimics natural daylight. In facilities with limited exposure to natural daylight, this type of lighting design helps keep patients alert and in better moods during daytime, while allowing them to sleep soundly throughout the night.