INSPIRATION senior living communities
Senior Living Communities
WINDOW TREATMENTS for the AGES BY GAIL GUTSCHE
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ave you ever visited a loved one in a nursing home? Those sometimes-dreary places that can look and feel like institutions? Once upon a time, our aging grandparents, parents, neighbors and friends had few choices when it was time to move to new housing and get more assistance with daily living.
Senior living communities, as they are known today, have come a long way in the past 30 years. Designed to look, feel and act like home, communities for aging and differently abled populations offer a smorgasbord of amenities and activities. They also feature practical, safe and well-appointed common areas that include lobbies, lounges, dining rooms, libraries, game rooms, theaters, exercise rooms and more. Not only are aging and disabled populations able to choose from more diverse and upscale living spaces, there are more companies than ever designing custom window treatments that enhance both the safety and beauty of these specialized communities. We spoke with two of them to learn about this business opportunity.
Tab-top stationary panels with tassel tiebacks made by Sunshine Drapery and Interior Design. The designer’s goal was to enhance the architectural design of the arch windows, accentuate their height and allow plenty of natural light to pass into the dining area. Each panel is one width of fabric with blackout lining to eliminate the sun from distorting the pattern of the face fabric. Draperies hang from black Designer Metal medallions by Kirsch. Each panel has a tassel tieback to create a more traditional design while allowing more natural light into the room. Drapery fabric: Trend Fabrics. Pattern: 03671-T. Color: Sky. Tassels: Norbar Fabrics. Pattern: TR108-1. Color: Champagne. Hardware: Kirsch. Pattern: Designer Metals collection. Color: Black.
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