Interior design
residents could go for quiet time. Often in care homes, the only places
people can go to have some quiet time and a break from company is their bedrooms. The whole project has been based on evaluating and re-evaluating how to maximise the 3,900 square-metre footprint to create useful respite areas, wherever possible.
Intergenerational experiences We aim to foster meaningful relationships with the local community. We are creating a ‘gallery wall’ and look forward to seeing local schools and art clubs presenting on a quarterly basis, bringing the local community into Heron Manor. We would like residents to go to events at schools, such as nativities, and for the schools to come to events at the home, such as arts and crafts or culinary events in the kitchen pantry based around a seasonally-themed calendar.
Jen Bernard - The interior design brief The brief from Ashish and Nisha was to create a special and unique interior for Heron Manor, taking into account their brand identity and ethos as a newly-formed operator. This brand language will continue on through future Principle Care Home projects, with Heron Manor becoming their flagship home. We worked closely with Ashish, Nisha and external consultants from the beginning to build the brand identity, allowing us to design a complementary scheme. It was also key to ensure that each care home is tailored to its individual context and rooted in the community. For Heron Manor, we took inspiration
Heron Manor lounge mood board
Heron Manor winter garden rendering
from the famous local carnival for the colour palette, and Fleet Pond, the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire, for fabrics and textures. Ashish and Nisha are challenging the status quo of the care industry, so it was imperative the interior scheme reflected this. A classic and traditional interior style
was not going to be appropriate here, so the design is contemporary with mid-century influences, punctuated with bright colours.
Design without compromise Our belief is that aesthetics do not need to be compromised in order to provide safe and durable environments. The majority of the interior design is completely bespoke – from the fluted coffee bar to the feature banquette seating and the bedroom furniture and storage. We have used our extensive knowledge of healthcare and contract fabrics to deliver an interior that is residential in feel, rather than clinical or institutional. Carefully considered details ensure that our bespoke designs are appropriate for the end-user. For example, the banquette seating in
the coffee bar has built-in, fixed bolster cushions with concealed supports, enabling ease of movement for those with limited mobility, while our bespoke joinery in the lounges features built-in ‘self-serve’ bars, cleverly concealed behind cupboard doors. The assisted bathrooms include vanity and changing areas to make them feel like more of a spa environment for residents. Design details such as these can be
Heron Manor entrance and coffee bar January 2022
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carried on into future Principle Care Homes projects to ensure a cohesive feel throughout the different homes, enhancing the brand language. The contemporary interiors will appeal to all generations, not just the residents who will be living there. This will encourage intergenerational
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