Apartment Design for Senior Living at Morada Cedar Hill

The AHCA reports that about 1.2 million Americans live in senior communities, but not all living spaces are made equal.

Finding a well-appointed community is the first step to aging happily. However, designing a personalized and comfortable apartment space is an almost equally important second step.

Cedar Hill, TX, is well-known for its natural retreats and outdoor spaces. Still, seniors need a retreat in their beautiful apartments as well. Here, we'll talk about the principles of apartment design so you can enjoy every day in your senior living community's gorgeous amenities.

Why Is Apartment Design Important in Senior Housing?

Various studies show that people's physical surroundings have a huge impact on their mental health. Licensed therapist April Snow says that some factors that boost mental health at home may include:

• Decreasing clutter
• Using mood-boosting colors
• A cohesive color palette
• Warm, ample lighting
• Good temperature
• Organized belongings
• Familiar objects and elements

This is especially important in senior apartment design since older adults are at a higher risk of poor mental health. The World Health Organization cites age as a major risk factor for anxiety and depression, noting that:

• 14% of seniors over age 60 live with some form of mental illness
• Mental health disorders account for over 10% of seniors' health conditions
• One-sixth of people worldwide will be over age 60 in 2030

While well-designed senior housing doesn't address every senior mental health risk factor, it certainly can impact mental health. Great aging-in-place design at a well-appointed senior living community is the first step toward holistic wellness.

Senior Housing Features at Morada Cedar Hill

At Morada Cedar Hill, Texas, seniors and their families can choose between several different apartment floor plans. They include:

• Studio suites that include a bed, kitchenette, living area, and bathroom within one space
• One-bedroom apartments that have these amenities spread across multiple rooms
• Two-bedroom apartments where two residents have private bedrooms but share other apartment common areas

Regardless of your choice, residents can expect a wide range of built-in features like:

• In-room climate control
• Open, spacious designs
• Comfortable furniture
• Carpeted bedrooms
• Warm, inviting lighting
• Treated windows
• Pet-friendly amenities

These well-designed apartments are tailor-made for seniors looking to personalize their space. After all, they'll already have a fantastic layout to work with!

Our apartments are also built for accessibility. Residents can expect:

• Walk-in showers and closets
• Railings and grip bars
• Wheelchair ramps
• Grab bars to prevent falls
• No-slip mats
• Emergency call systems

This isn't just the case in our assisted living and memory care communities. Independent living apartments are built for senior accessibility,too.

Bring Familiar Items

On move-in day, residents can make their new apartment feel more like home by bringing familiar objects along. Some of these objects may include personal items like:

• Trinkets
• Books
• Throw pillows
• Blankets

Others may be in-room decor like:

• Wall art
• Photographs
• Statuettes and busts
• Light fixtures

While top-notch apartments already come with some furnishings, seniors may also want to bring some of their own furniture. A comfortable chair from home or a small coffee table may make the space feel more personal.

Create a Cohesive Design

The first step toward making your home cohesive is to develop a color scheme. Creating a quality color palette sets the tone for your space.

This is because colors are intricately connected with our mood,according to the scientific principles of color psychology. Blue is a calming hue that bolsters feelings of relaxation. Yellow is cheerful and invigorating, while green makes us feel more connected with nature.

Morada Cedar Hill's apartments come with white walls and other neutral furniture hues, so you can design with any other colors you want!

Once you decide on a favorite color that you want to include in your space, it's time to decide on an overarching color scheme. There are several options to consider, including:

• Monochromatic color schemes that feature multiple shades of one color alongside neutral hues
• Analagous color schemes that showcase three colors or shades adjacent to each other on the color wheel
• Complementary color schemes that add complexity with two colors/shades directly across from each other on the color wheel

You can make these decisions based on several factors, including:

• Whether you want the room to feel contemporary or rustic
• The warmth of the lighting that you plan to include in your space
• The colors in the existing wall art that you plan to bring from home
• Your personal color preferences that make you feel most comfortable

Once you decide on what colors you want to use and how you can create a beautiful palette with them, you'll have to set up your design.

Balance Your Apartment Layout for a Great Assisted Living and Memory Care Layout

Setting up your apartment with new and existing decor requires an understanding of balance. 

Balance means distributing visual "space" equally across your living space. It means creating harmony within your decor. You need to arrange furniture and objects in a way that neither side of the room feels heavier than the other.

Say you have a couch, a coffee table, and a TV stand. You might put them all in the center of the room with wall art and decorations in other areas. After all, you want to be able to use them all at once.

If you didn't - if you had a couch, a chair, and a dining table - you could distribute them evenly across the space.

If you have three paintings and a TV, put the TV on one side of the room and a painting on each of the other three walls.

This is more of an art than a science, so experiment with your space a bit. Have fun with it! In the end, you'll find something unique and personal that you love.

Make the Most of Accessible Apartments for Seniors

Now that you know the ins and outs of senior apartment design, it's time to look into gorgeous, high-quality apartments at Morada Cedar Hill. Our Texas community offers multiple living options, including independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care.

Regardless of the option you or your older loved one needs, residents have the freedom to customize and personalize their space as they see fit!

We're excited to show you what types of living spaces we offer. Contact us to schedule a tour and see our apartments and amenities for yourself.