Flooring
Sheet vinyl with welded joints is often the practical baseline for clinical zones, while engineered timber-look options can extend into resident lounges where slip and stain performance allows. Consistent transitions reduce trip hazards.
Walls and joinery
Impact-resistant linings in corridors, rounded joinery edges and recessed handles all reduce injury risk. Warm timber veneers and soft fabrics in lounges balance the more clinical surfaces elsewhere.
Colour and contrast
Strong tonal contrast between floor, wall and door frames supports residents with low vision. Patterning is used carefully - bold geometric prints on the floor can read as a step or obstacle to residents living with dementia.
