Your home is an extension of yourself. The decor and design is a chance to show off your own personal flare and pizzazz. So when you consider customizing your space at a senior living community, you can approach your new home as a blank canvas ready for you to paint your masterpiece. As you consider how you want to transform your residence, keep these design trends and tips in mind.
What Does Modern Senior Living Design Look Like?
Modern communities are light and bright, embracing a shift toward luxury and comfort. In many cases, they’re more reminiscent of high-end resorts than anything else.
This means upscale amenities such as gourmet kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, and private balconies. At the same time, these residences prioritize ease of use, blending style and accessibility to allow you to get the most of everything the space has to offer.
Take Advantage of Trending Design Elements
Customizing your living space doesn’t have to mean an extensive remodel. Incorporating modern design trends can provide a fresh look and feel to transform rooms and tie everything together. As you consider what you want to do with your space, here are some simple elements to consider.
- Contemporary color palettes. It’s amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do to change the look and feel of your residence. Many shades of blue are trending right now, ranging from soothing tones to bold hues that bring to mind the ocean. Along those same lines, natural shades of green and brown that almost feel like they’re bringing the outdoors inside are very popular. Best of all, colors can be swapped out quickly and easily as your tastes change.
- Lighting innovations. The right lighting can change the whole mood of a room, and is something that’s easily added to any floor plan. Whether you like vibrant, bright lighting or warm, natural colors, the addition of lamps or simple pendant lighting can achieve your desired aesthetic. There are also many modern technologies like smart plugs that also allow for customization of colors, brightness, and schedules with a few taps of your phone.
Adding Your Personality to Your Residence
Beyond colors and lighting, there are numerous ways to bring your personality into your residence. Here are a couple ideas to help achieve that cozy feel.
- Showcase collections and artwork. Featuring collections you’ve built over the years or artwork that takes you to a different time and place help infuse warmth and personality into your space. They not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your residence, but also make it feel more inviting and truly yours.
- Create dedicated spaces. Are you working on writing the book you’ve always dreamed of? Or maybe you’ve picked up a new hobby like painting or drawing? With many different residence floor plans available, you can create cozy nooks dedicated to your interests and hobbies. This helps diversify the space and give you a special place where you can tune everything else out and focus in on your passions.
Explore a New Side of Yourself
For many, the maintenance-free lifestyle of senior living communities means an opportunity to downsize and try something new. Instead of having sprawling spaces that feel like a burden to maintain, you have the chance to be very intentional with every choice. Versatile furniture options help free up room while still being highly comfortable, and space-saving storage clears up clutter and offers a home for your most prized possessions.
Minimalist design principles are also very popular right now, bringing together the best of style and functionality. Some common themes include:
- Ensuring every item has a specific purpose
- Embracing open floor plans and limiting overcrowding
- Choosing timeless, well-crafted pieces that add long-term value
- Incorporating natural materials like wood and stone to balance simplicity and comfort
Create Your Space at Friendship Village of Bloomington
At Friendship Village of Bloomington, we invite you to create your own oasis that accommodates your lifestyle, reflects your personal preferences, and supports your journey. With a wide range of floor plans with upscale finishes to choose from, you never have to compromise anything on your wishlist. We invite you to come take a tour and see for yourself, or get in touch with our dedicated team to explore all of the available options.
