Senior living design is not what it used to be. Gone are the days of sterile, institutional, and impersonal spaces that offer little more than basic care and comfort. Today’s older adults are looking for more than just healthcare services. They want to live in environments that support their physical, mental, and social well-being, as well as their personal preferences and lifestyle choices.

That’s why senior living design is evolving to incorporate elements from three different sectors: healthcare, hospitality, and residential design. By balancing these elements, senior living design can create spaces that are safe, comfortable, engaging, and personalized for residents and guests.

In this blog post, we will explore how each of these elements influences senior living design, and how BMD Materials’ flooring products can help you achieve these design goals.

Healthcare Design: Safety, Comfort, and Hygiene

The first and foremost element of senior living design is healthcare design. Healthcare design focuses on creating a safe, comfortable, and hygienic environment for residents and staff. This is especially important for senior living spaces, as older adults are more prone to falls, injuries, infections, and chronic conditions.

To achieve healthcare design goals, senior living spaces need to use flooring materials that are durable, easy-to-clean, and slip-resistant. These materials should also have low VOC emissions, antimicrobial properties, and noise-reducing features.

BMD Materials offers a range of flooring products that meet these criteria, such as our heterogeneous sheet, luxury vinyl tile, and rubber products. These products are designed to withstand heavy traffic, frequent cleaning, and harsh chemicals. They also have a high coefficient of friction, which reduces the risk of slips and falls. Moreover, they have low VOC emissions, which improve indoor air quality, and antimicrobial properties, which inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. Additionally, they have noise-reducing features, which create a quieter and more peaceful environment.

Some examples of our flooring products that are suitable for healthcare design are:

• Heterogeneous Sheet: Our heterogeneous sheet products are multi-layered vinyl flooring that combine performance, design, and comfort. They have a wear layer that protects the flooring from scratches, stains, and scuffs, and a cushion layer that provides comfort and sound absorption. They also have a fiberglass layer that adds stability and dimensional stability, and a backing layer that enhances durability and moisture resistance. Our heterogeneous sheet products come in a variety of colors, patterns, and textures, such as wood, stone, and abstract designs, that can create different moods and atmospheres in senior living spaces.
• Luxury Vinyl Tile: Our luxury vinyl tile (LVT) products are vinyl flooring that mimic the look and feel of natural materials, such as wood, stone, and ceramic. They have a wear layer that protects the flooring from scratches, stains, and scuffs, and a vinyl layer that provides flexibility and resilience. They also have a core layer that adds stability and strength, and a backing layer that enhances durability and moisture resistance. Our LVT products come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and formats, such as planks, tiles, and sheets, that can create different layouts and patterns in senior living spaces.
• Rubber: Our rubber products are rubber flooring that offer superior performance, durability, and comfort. They have a wear layer that protects the flooring from abrasions, impacts, and chemicals, and a rubber layer that provides elasticity and resilience. They also have a backing layer that enhances durability and moisture resistance. Our rubber products come in a variety of colors, patterns, and textures, such as solid, speckled, and marbled designs, that can create different contrasts and accents in senior living spaces.

Hospitality Design: Welcoming, Engaging, and Personalized

The second element of senior living design is hospitality design. Hospitality design focuses on creating a welcoming, engaging, and personalized atmosphere for residents and guests. This is especially important for senior living spaces, as older adults are looking for more than just care and comfort. They want to live in environments that stimulate their senses, spark their curiosity, and reflect their individuality.

To achieve hospitality design goals, senior living spaces need to use flooring materials that are warm, inviting, and diverse. These materials should also have a high aesthetic value, a wide range of colors, patterns, and textures, and a high level of customization and flexibility.

BMD Materials offers a range of flooring products that meet these criteria, such as our carpet, woven, and modular products. These products are designed to provide warmth, softness, and coziness. They also have a high aesthetic value, as they can create different visual effects, such as depth, dimension, and movement. Moreover, they have a wide range of colors, patterns, and textures, such as floral, geometric, and organic designs, that can create different themes and styles in senior living spaces. Additionally, they have a high level of customization and flexibility, as they can be mixed and matched, cut and shaped, and installed and replaced easily.

Some examples of our flooring products that are suitable for hospitality design are:

• Carpet: Our carpet products are textile flooring that offer comfort, warmth, and softness. They have a pile layer that consists of tufts of yarn that create different textures, such as cut, loop, and cut-and-loop, and a backing layer that consists of woven or non-woven fabrics that provide stability and durability. Our carpet products come in a variety of colors, patterns, and textures, such as solid, striped, and floral designs, that can create different moods and atmospheres in senior living spaces.
• Woven: Our woven products are textile flooring that offer elegance, sophistication, and durability. They have a pile layer that consists of interlaced yarns that create different textures, such as flat, ribbed, and jacquard, and a backing layer that consists of woven or non-woven fabrics that provide stability and durability. Our woven products come in a variety of colors, patterns, and textures, such as solid, plaid, and paisley designs, that can create different themes and styles in senior living spaces.
• Modular: Our modular products are textile flooring that offer versatility, flexibility, and creativity. They have a pile layer that consists of tufts of yarn that create different textures, such as cut, loop, and cut-and-loop, and a backing layer that consists of vinyl or rubber that provide stability and durability. Our modular products come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and formats, such as squares, rectangles, and hexagons, that can create different layouts and patterns in senior living spaces.

Residential Design: Individuality, Lifestyle, and Preferences

The third element of senior living design is residential design. Residential design focuses on creating spaces that reflect the individuality, lifestyle, and preferences of residents. This is especially important for senior living spaces, as older adults are looking for more than just care and comfort. They want to live in environments that express their personality, support their activities, and accommodate their needs.

To achieve residential design goals, senior living spaces need to use flooring products that can create different zones, moods, and functions within a space. These products should also have a high level of adaptability, modularity, and personalization.

BMD Materials offers a range of flooring products that meet these criteria, such as our LVT, carpet tile, and heterogeneous sheet products. These products are designed to provide different zones, moods, and functions within a space, such as living, dining, sleeping, and working areas. They also have a high level of adaptability, modularity, and personalization, as they can be adjusted, rearranged, and customized according to the changing needs and preferences of residents.

Some examples of our flooring products that are suitable for residential design are:

• LVT: Our LVT products are vinyl flooring that mimic the look and feel of natural materials, such as wood, stone, and ceramic. They can create different zones, moods, and functions within a space, such as cozy, rustic, and modern areas. They also have a high level of adaptability, modularity, and personalization, as they can be installed over existing flooring, mixed and matched with other flooring products, and customized with different finishes and accessories.
• Carpet Tile: Our carpet tile products are textile flooring that offer comfort, warmth, and softness. They can create different zones, moods, and functions within a space, such as bright, playful, and relaxing areas. They also have a high level of adaptability, modularity, and personalization, as they can be installed over existing flooring, mixed and matched with other flooring products, and customized with different colors and patterns.
• Heterogeneous Sheet: Our heterogeneous sheet products are multi-layered vinyl flooring that combine performance, design, and comfort. They can create different zones, moods, and functions within a space, such as sleek, elegant, and comfortable areas. They also have a high level of adaptability, modularity, and personalization, as they can be installed over existing flooring, mixed and matched with other flooring products, and customized with different colors and patterns.

As you can see, senior living design is a complex and dynamic field that requires a balance of healthcare, hospitality, and residential elements. By balancing these elements, senior living design can create spaces that are safe, comfortable, engaging, and personalized for residents and guests.

BMD Materials is your trusted partner in achieving this balance. We offer a wide range of flooring products that can meet your design goals and exceed your expectations. Whether you need heterogeneous sheet, luxury vinyl tile, rubber, carpet, woven, or modular products, we have them all. We also offer expert product consulting, value engineering and procurement services to all clients free of change.