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Category: Senior Living

Biophilic Design in Senior Living: What It Is and Why It Matters

A cozy living room with blue armchairs, a wooden coffee table, TV on a console, built-in shelves, floral curtains, and large windows letting in natural light.

Discover how biophilic design goes beyond houseplants to support resident wellness, from circadian-friendly light to nature-inspired materials. Learn what works, what to avoid, and how Aneka Interiors brings the natural environment into every senior living community it designs.

Memory Care Interior Design: What Works

A bright, modern dining room showcasing senior living design: furniture includes patterned chairs and tables set with black napkins and white mugs, large windows with curtains, hanging lights, and a kitchen area accented with art and flowers.

Memory Care Interior Design: What Actually Works Key Takeaways Memory care neighborhoods work best when they feel warm and lived-in. Spaces that are stripped down in the name of simplicity often feel less settled, not more. Accessory selection in memory care requires more thought than in other areas of a community. What looks fine in […]

The Role of FF&E in Senior Living Design

Modern living room with a green sofa, lamps on side tables, a fireplace with a TV above it, built-in shelves, light wood flooring, and neutral decor in soft, calming tones.

The Role of FF&E in Senior Living Design Key Takeaways FF&E covers every movable, non-structural element in a community. It is a design discipline, not a procurement checklist. Senior living requires performance specifications that go well beyond hospitality or multifamily. Durability, ergonomics, contrast ratios, and flame retardancy all shape every selection. FF&E installs after the […]

Runway Trends Inspiring Interiors

Three people review floor plans and design samples at a table in a well-lit modern kitchen, discussing materials like tiles and fabric swatches, highlighting the importance of feeling a space vs. seeing it.

Runway Trends Inspiring Interiors With New York, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks just wrapped, we’re once again looking to the runway for inspiration. Fashion often serves as an early indicator of where design is headed, and interior design typically follows these signals by about 12–24 months. The runway introduces emerging ideas in color, texture, and […]

Designing Together: How to Include Residents Without Losing Your Sanity

Four women in business attire are gathered around a table in a modern office. Two are seated, writing notes, while one points at architectural plans; the group discusses ways to enhance resident involvement in upcoming projects.

Designing Together- How to Include Residents in Design Without Losing Your Sanity When it comes to Senior Living design, one question always pops up: Should residents get a say in the renovation of their community? The short answer: yes— but with some thoughtful boundaries to keep the process productive. The Upside of Resident Input Involving […]

Before and After- Dale Commons

Part of the Dale Commons Renovation Project, this spacious, well-lit living room features neutral tones, a cream sofa, armchairs, a round coffee table, built-in shelves, decorative plants, and French doors that fill the space with natural light.

Dale Commons: A Serene Sanctuary Reimagined Nestled in California’s Central Valley, MBK Dale Commons is an assisted living and short-term senior living community owned and operated by MBK Senior Living. Recently, this community underwent a thoughtful transformation—evolving from an outdated Tuscan-inspired design into a peaceful, sophisticated “Serene Sanctuary.” While the building’s charming Craftsman-style exterior remained […]

Before and After- The Gardens at Harvard Square

A spacious, modern lounge area, part of the Harvard Square Renovation Project, features a wood-paneled vaulted ceiling, chandelier lighting, cozy seating by a fireplace, wall-mounted TV, bookshelves, and stylish tables and chairs on a patterned rug.

Before and After photos of The Gardens at Harvard Square renovations. The Gardens at Harvard Square is a Memory Care neighborhood within the larger Cogir community located in Denver, CO. This neighborhood refresh was inspired by the design concept “Serene Sanctuary” and looked to highlight the gorgeous existing architecture with natural wood-cladded shiplap with soft […]

Open Air Living: Creating Outdoor Retreats for Today’s Active Adults

Modern outdoor patio with covered seating area, dining tables and chairs, built-in barbecue grill, and landscaped garden, this inviting Outdoor Spaces concept sits adjacent to a building with large glass windows and balconies above.

As spring breathes new life into our surroundings, it’s the perfect time to reimagine and reinvigorate outdoor spaces—especially in Senior Living, Active Adult, and 55+ communities. These outdoor environments aren’t just beautiful extensions of the built environment—they’re essential to fostering wellness, connection, and a true sense of home. Thoughtfully designed outdoor areas can promote physical […]

Why Renovate?

Spacious, elegant lobby at MorningStar Applewood with a green reception desk, wooden herringbone floor, curved staircase with ornate railings, wall art, and modern lighting. Second-floor balcony overlooks the bright, inviting area.

Transforming Senior Living: The Success of MorningStar of Applewood’s Renovation Interior Design Firm: Aneka Interiors Inc General Contractor: Midwest Construction   Renovating a Senior Living community is a significant undertaking, but when executed thoughtfully, it can result in remarkable improvements in occupancy, resident engagement, and overall satisfaction for families, residents, and staff. The recent renovation […]

Our Passion for Designing Memory Care Spaces

A bright, modern dining room showcasing senior living design: furniture includes patterned chairs and tables set with black napkins and white mugs, large windows with curtains, hanging lights, and a kitchen area accented with art and flowers.

At Aneka Interiors, our passion for designing senior living communities, particularly Memory Care spaces, goes beyond aesthetics. We deeply understand the unique needs of Memory Care residents and strive to create environments that not only provide comfort and safety but also enrich their daily lives. Our approach focuses on key elements that enhance well-being, including […]