Live in nanny bedrooms

Recently I completed a unique client project that I wanted to share with you all. A lovely woman by the name, Lynn, asked if I can help make her mother’s stay at a private long-term care facility less institutional and more homelike. Decorating for the aging population comes with its own set of challenges—bridging safety and functionality with style and design. Lynn asked that I work with her mother’s existing furniture and wall colour to create a comfortable environment filled with her…

Behavior like Norma's is quite common for older folks suffering from Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Walter, another man in the same assisted living facility, demanded breakfast from the staff every night around 7:30.Jean Makesh, CEO of Lantern assisted living facilities, says he meets folks with stories like these every day. It's their stories that inspired him to make some changes at Lantern.

(Image credit: Sunrise Senior Living)Here at Apartment Therapy, we talk a lot about small spaces, but we don’t often get a chance to look at design for a group of people who often find themselves living in smaller spaces— senior citizens. That’s why we’re so excited to share this Before and After with you. Designer