Interior design


socialisation, which we know the older generation enjoy, while ensuring that visits to the home are a positive and happy experience for loved ones.


Design for dementia As a practice, we have specialist knowledge in designing for dementia and our motivation is that good interior design can enhance lives. All light-reflecting values, textures, colours and patterns are considered to ensure they are appropriate for those living with age-related issues, such as visual impairment and dementia. We also worked closely with a carpet manufacturer to develop a bespoke pattern for a carpet which will be used throughout the home, and a meticulous sampling process was undertaken to ensure the colours and contrasts were appropriate. All artwork has been carefully curated to ensure it has enough negative space to be easily deciphered.


The first floor will house the dementia accommodation and facilities, including the kitchen pantry and the winter garden. These areas are designed to give residents tactile experiences and will allow maintenance of everyday life skills.


In the kitchen pantry, there will be a fully functioning kitchen, encouraging residents to get involved with supervised tasks such as baking, washing up or even making a cup of tea. A large kitchen table has also been included to facilitate group activities held by a demonstrator.


In the winter garden, we have designed a bespoke table with an in-built trough, allowing residents to plant seeds or grow vegetables and flowers. The winter garden room is connected to an outdoor terrace


Jen Bernard


Jen Bernard is founder and managing director of Bernard Interiors, which she established in 2008. Over the past 14 years, her interior design practice has earned an enviable reputation for designing exceptional interiors, with a tailored approach, delivered on time and within budget. Jen works across the UK and abroad providing interior architectural design consultancy and procurement services for the high-end later living residential and commercial markets. Bernard Interiors is an affiliate of the Associated Retirement Community


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Heron Manor studio suite


which provides opportunities for residents to gather with the wider community. These intentional spaces, all carefully


designed to ensure they are appropriate for those living with dementia, will ensure residents can continue to enjoy normal everyday activities.


A shared vision


The design for Heron Manor is rooted in partnership and a shared vision. As experts in their field, Ashish and Nisha have been heavily involved in design details and decisions from the very beginning in order to plan how the care home will run operationally. Being able to work with a client from the inception of their brand and seeing the vision come to life has been extremely exciting and rewarding. The collaboration


has enabled us to design an aspirational living environment which will become a happy, comfortable and fulfilling part of residents’ life journeys.


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Ashish & Nisha Goyal


Operators (ARCO), registered practice with the British Institute of interior design (BIID) and a member of the Society of British International Interior Design (SBID).


Ashish & Nisha Goyal are co-founders of Principle Care Homes and rooted in the care sector, having have grown up with the Hallmark Care Homes brand owned by their father and wider family. Over the past six years, the siblings have immersed themselves in the operational side of the Hallmark business. Ashish has taken on the role of general manager and latterly regional manager for a number of Hallmark’s care homes, focusing on developing the teams and providing unique care for the residents. Nisha has led regional finance teams, moving into a hybrid operational/ HR role and spearheading operations. Principle Care Homes is their first independent business venture.


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