It is not rocket science. The best furniture features for senior living are the following: consistent good looks and durability, cleanable, and comfortable. These are the top three features the residents and their guests appreciate most. Furniture surfaces send messages to residents, patients, and guests about the cleanliness of the surroundings. In many environments, furniture is in contact with items and activities that leave it dinged and otherwise compromised.
Consistently maintains its durability and good looks
Seniors and their guests are looking for the same properties in furniture they always have – durability, cleanability and high style. The furniture of the early 21st century is reminiscent of the look made popular in the middle of the last century. Senior-friendly furniture is resistant to the scuffmarks, scratches and daily bumps of walkers and wheelchairs. Preferred, comfortable seating for seniors should be easy to clean, maintain, and look like new, year after year.
For senior living furniture, the cleaner the better
There is no dispute that clean surfaces are the most desired surfaces in any location, but how do surfaces function when faced with constant, and at times, harsh chemical cleanings? Wood surfaces are lovely but wood does not hold up well when cleaned day after day. It puckers and splits, creating crevices and breeding grounds for germs. Metal is susceptible to corrosion. If compromised, it rusts. Unlike these finishes, the non-porous nature of Kwalu’s innovative surfaces and finishes also means it stands up to harsh daily cleaning solutions, including bleach.
Destination seating in senior living is the comfortable furniture
Do you remember that chair in the living room that was dad’s ‘special chair’? Seniors love familiarity and do not want to be stressed about their seating options in senior living. They are particular about what the seating should look and feel like. They want the options to be the best selections possible. If furniture is comfortable, it becomes a destination. The properties of the seating in senior living are the same today as they were yesterday – durable, cleanable, and comfortable.