Brooke Stevens Interior Designer

Born and raised in Colorado, Brooke wanted to experience life on the east coast and started her higher education at University of New Hampshire, focused on Human Development and Family Studies. She went on to transfer to CSU and ultimately graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. After her university experience, Brooke discovered her true passion lies in Interior Design, and earned her master’s certificate from Heritage School of Interior Design in Denver. As a newcomer to the interior design scene, Brooke has loved learning something new every day, and gaining practical knowledge and experience.

As a world class rock climber, Brooke spends her free time focused on extreme mountaineering in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Just kidding... she’s outdoorsy in that she likes long walks on the beach with a margarita in hand. As a self-proclaimed “city girl” Brooke loves exploring the many eclectic neighborhoods and rooftop patios that Denver has to offer, but has been known to be persuaded to go white-water rafting and zip-lining through the woods as long as she can spend more time with friends and family.

Tricia Guy Business Development Specialist & Senior Designer

 

As the youngest of four girls, Tricia quickly became her father’s resident assistant on all home projects.  Inspired by the endless creative capabilities in each project, Tricia knew design and construction was where she wanted to dedicate her career.  After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from The Illinois Institute of Art, Tricia has gained experience from a wide range within the design field:  from high-end residential to commercial interiors.  Working within the Senior Living design market established an instant connection with Tricia and has since been her focus for the past 10 years. Tricia’s positive outlook, passion for architectural design, and dedication to collaboration has created lasting relationships with industry partners looking to design and experience a unique blend of hospitality driven design with an emphasis of resident comfort.

 

Since relocating to Denver in 2018 from Wisconsin, Tricia enjoys experiencing everything Colorado has to offer.  When she’s not in the mountains enjoying a hike with her significant other Eric and their fur-son Renzo, you can find her teaching her other passion, Pilates, to friends and family alike.

Paisley Director of Human Resources

 

As Director of Human Resources, Paisley’s number one priority is boosting team moral. Equipped with a feel-good attitude and playful spirit, Paisley’s lighthearted approach to the office environment brings a sense of joy and comfort to both co-workers and clients alike.

When not in the office, Paisley can be found exploring the many trails and streams Steamboat has to offer, along with her best Hiking Buddies- Aneka and Brian. Dubbed “The Furricane” by her mom Aneka, Paisley brings a little spark of sunshine to whatever room she bounces in to.

Senior Living Design Focus: Six types of Dining

28 Apr Senior Living Design Focus: Six types of Dining

Posted at 16:00h in Design Inspiration, Senior Living by
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Adding variety to senior living community dining through Six unique dining experiences

Sharing a meal has always been an integral part of human connection and community. Designing unique and stimulating dinning experiences is a vital part of senior living to create that sense of community. Many aging adults  moving into senior living  are looking for just as much variation as they had outside of community life. From casual coffee dates to formal dinners, below are six types of dining to incorporate into Senior Living Communities.

1. Bar and Bistro

This setting is perfect for the impromptu coffee date between community members. Bistros often host “grab and go” stations so residents can pick up something quick to eat. Or a short snack with friends. It’s also a great setting for members outside the community to  have a casual drink with residents.

2. Everyday Dining

Most communities have a large dining room that serves as the main location for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is the main backbone for the dining experience within a community, so it’s vital to have various types of seating. Incorporating booth seating, large community tables and standard four-person table tops offer residents a wide variety within the daily dining experience.

3. Fine Dining

Including a formal dining experience is great to create a setting for special occasions. With elevated finishes, linens and table settings, fine dining is perfect for residents to make reservations and celebrate birthdays and anniversaries in style.

4. Private Dining

This type of dining experience is great for residents if they want to host a private dinner. Members of the community can reserve this intimate setting for dinners and celebrations such as birthdays or book clubs. This way family and friends from outside the community can gather with residents in a more secluded dining environment.

5. Exhibition Dining

Like exhibition restaurants, exhibition dining is offering residents a view to the cooking process. This type of dining is great for cooking classes. It’s also fun for festive community pizza parties with a wood-burning pizza stove. It allows residents to feel  part of the action and enjoy watching professionals create a unique dining experience.

5. Outdoor Dining

While some communities have more seasonal dining, it’s always a great idea to provide areas for outdoor dining. Both covered dining and open air are great for residents to enjoy their meal in the fresh air weather permitting. Another exciting element is an outdoor grill, so communities can host summer barbeques and other social events.

If you want to learn more about our interior design services contact the team at Aneka Interiors, Inc!

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