They say home is not a place, but a feeling—a feeling of comfort, contentment, and inspiration for a fabulous life. At St. Mark Village, we couldn’t agree more, which is why we offer these helpful tips for organizing and arranging senior independent living apartments. After all, this is your time to shine!
Modern senior independent living apartments: you are in charge
Moving to senior living gives you a rare opportunity to create a living space just the way you want, free of clutter or any heavy baggage that has been weighing you down. Now, as you plan your new residence, you can let your imagination be your guide: are there colors, textures, or design details you’ve always admired? Have you looked through home design magazines or online and found something that caught your eye?
Think comfortable, clutter-free and multi-functional. Think about what you really like. Senior independent living apartments give you a blank canvas to work with—you just fill in the right elements.
At St. Mark Village, we want all our residents to retire without worry. We offer an array of floor plans and you can customize details in your residence to your taste and your needs. Here are a few suggestions on how to organize your new apartment.
Best ways to organize an independent living apartment
- Look up. Even if your overall square footage decreases you still have lots of vertical space to play with. Walls are perfect for galleries of family photos, beautiful vacation spots, favorite movie or theater posters, original artwork and just about anything else you can imagine. Plus, you can easily change wall hangings as you choose to match the season or as you make new memories. Effectively using wall space helps give senior independent living apartments a clean, well-organized ambiance.
- Free the pathways. Lighter furniture that keeps walkways open and reduces clutter. Think of a loveseat rather than a large sofa. A reading chair that fits neatly in a corner instead of a bulky recliner. And consider furniture that has more than one function, such as an ottoman that doubles as storage.
Download our free guide: Senior Living Options – A Guide for Understanding Which Level of Care is the Best Fit.
- Turn on the lights. The right lighting can do so much more than just illuminate. Well-lit senior independent living apartments create the illusion of a bigger space. And it’s more than simply choosing a few nice lamps. LED lights are energy-efficient, long-lasting, and emit bright and clear light that closely mimics natural sunlight. Activities such as reading, knitting, and eating are easier when light is bright and focused. Don’t forget mirrors. Placed opposite windows or light sources, mirrors reflect and amplify light.
- Keep it colorful. Color has a function in senior independent living apartments as well. Soft, muted tones like blues, greens, and lavender can create a calming atmosphere, while warm colors such as yellows, oranges, and reds evoke feelings of energy and happiness. Give some thought to how you’d like your space to feel and look for bits of color on throw pillows or spreads.
- Bring in a touch of nature. It might seem odd to think of a plant’s function in senior independent living apartments, but it can have an important one. Not only does it help keep you connected to the great outdoors, but a plant can also reduce stress and give you a sense of purpose. A bit of green or some fresh flowers can lift your mood, clear the air, and help keep you healthy. A few good (and easy) choices are a ZZ plant, snake plant, or jade plant, for starters.
- Have a few favorite spots. Remember this is your haven, so be sure to include some elements whose sole function is to make you happy. It might be a comfortable chair in the corner for reading or needlepoint. A bench at the foot of the bed so you can comfortably kick off your shoes and relax. A special spot for your four-legged friend where you can cuddle up with them.
If you are ready to live the good life, we are ready for you
At St. Mark Village, each floor plan is loaded with amenities such as a private screened porch/balcony from which you can enjoy views of the green garden courtyard, pool and shade trees; walk-in closets; individually controlled heat and air; and emergency alert systems.
And you have the benefit of living in a thriving senior living community filled with activity, companionship, wellness, entertainment and a strong sense of family and belonging, not to mention seamless access to future care options. Talk to us today!
Living independently, living fully. Download our free guide: Senior Living Options – A Guide for Understanding Which Level of Care is the Best Fit. Or contact us. We’d love to hear from you.
