Trends in Senior Living Design for the New Year

The new year has been welcomed with all the energy and hope we can muster, despite daily reports of increased COVID cases worldwide. Senior living communities, armed with vaccinated and boosted residents and vaccine mandates for staff, are determined to change the narrative. They have already begun to utilize design elements and best practices that deliver safety, assurance, and comfort to residents and their families. The future is bright for senior living and Kwalu is Furnishing the Future®. Here are three furniture design trends for the new year in senior living.

Clean and cleanable design

It can not be stated enough, clean furniture in senior living is the foundation of a wellness environment. In dining and common areas, where seniors gather and socialize, the furniture must be easily and deeply cleaned. More attention is now being paid to maintaining pristine and clean senior living communities. The practice of cleaning and disinfecting furniture in communities where the residents are at increased risk for severe illness from viruses, cold and flu is at a higher level now. Kwalu’s product surfaces can be cleaned thoroughly with soap and water and disinfected with products that contain alcohol or bleach, which ensures safety, durability, and elegance.

Biophilic design

To help residents have and maintain a general sense of well-being, senior living communities are making a concerted effort to add biophilic elements into their environments. When residents see and experience nature through plants and art, see a water view, hear a waterfall, and are offered the opportunity to safely explore and discover, they thrive.

Timeless design

Fads are fleeting and in senior living timeless design is championed and revered. That does not mean ‘old fashioned’ design. Seniors deserve furniture that looks good, lasts long and is comfortable. Timeless furniture design has finishes that can stand up to abrasive cleaning products and provides enduring comfort and sophistication. The timeless design of the wingback style chair, like Kwalu’s Ferrara Lounge, offers the senior a seating oasis that is luxurious.

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