The demographic of Baby Boomers who are heading into retirement living have money to spend and are demanding a higher-quality aesthetic from the villages they choose to live in.
This has translated into more sophisticated schemes, not just for retirement villages, but also within aged care, with companies creating luxurious, residential feeling environments.
Residents wish to relax into their retirement years and want the same 5-star quality furnishings and interior design they would expect to see in fine hotels around the world, which makes looking at hotel interior trends a great jumping off point to create that feeling of luxury living in your village or facility.
Colour Counts
One of the easiest ways to elevate a retirement or aged care space and give it that luxury hotel feel is through colour choice - say goodbye to the days of sterile, dull interiors that echo hospital wards.
Chrissy Dropich from James Dunlop Textiles noted that as the world has found itself confined to and reliant upon home spaces, colour that promotes wellness, restoration, and positivity are pertinent.
Green, particularly Jade, is associated with nourishment immunity and sustainability, and bringing colours from nature indoors fosters a grounding sense of wellbeing.
This gorgeous high-back fabric dining chair featuring rubber wood legs is a luxurious teal-green hue. Its subtle curved back allows for comfortable seating and its simple sleek design means it will elevate any are effortlessly.
The Louisiana Light Green Velvet Curtain is soft, smooth and absolutely oozes luxury, while creating a feeling of restoration through its nature-inspired hue. The curtain has an 80 percent blackout rate and can be custom-made to fit any window.
Gentle pastels and soft pales can have a calming, balanced and comforting effect. These tones paired with white also help suggest cleanliness. Lilac is a hue that combines the restorative aspect of nature (like lavender) with with this soft, calming effect.
The Whistler Lounge Chair and Ottoman by ifurniture has an ergonomic fit that means residents can kick their feet and lean into deep relaxation with ease. It can also elevate and freshen a room with its classic design.
The Ryno Range is state of the art in its specialist one piece design and construction. Developed specifically for extra challenging environments including Mental Health and Public Spaces. The Ryno Range has been tested to simulate 100 years of use, showing its true quality and will brighten up any space, particularly in this funky purple colour.
However you choose to do it, colour is a great way to revitalise a well-used space while bring a sense of hotel luxury to retirement and aged care interiors.
