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DESIGN & STYLING
COMMUNAL LIVING, NEW FOREST
Creating communal living accommodation that promoted well-being & community, this series of projects looked at creating a new era of 'elderly living' focusing on those core elements. The projects interiors are inspired by warm and country styles reflecting the location and lifestyle of the New Forest.
SOFTWARE USED Photoshop, AutoCAD, Indesign.
project created at focus design
Above is some images reflecting the mood & feel. We wanted to create a series of spaces which reflected the beautiful outdoors and lifestyle residents will be part of. Raw, natural materials to be contrasted with velvet giving the space a sense of luxury.
COMMUNAL LIVING, NEW FOREST inspiration board
COMMUNAL LIVING, NEW FOREST communal lounge
The communal living space promoted comfort with country details. The log fire creates a communal gathering point in the living space, which will encourage socialization. The paneling to the wall makes is simple and sophisticated and allows for artwork. All the furnishing to be natural linens, wool, faux leathers and velvets providing the users with comfort and the sense of home.
The kitchen is traditionally ‘country’ with a shaker style kitchen unit and oak worktop. Rustic oak shelves provide space for storage and gives a homely feel to the kitchen. The flagstone flooring gives the feeling of a traditional farmhouse all adding the overall country feel to the design.
COMMUNAL LIVING, NEW FOREST communal kitchen