How to Make A Care Home Room Feel Like a Cosy Retreat
Many people assume a care home bedroom will be clinical or impersonal. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, most care homes allow residents to decorate their rooms, transforming them into a warm, inviting space that feels just like home. It also makes the transition to a care home much smoother.
With a few thoughtful touches, you can make the space cosy, relaxing and suited to your loved one’s taste. This article will provide some simple but effective ways to make any care home room more comfortable and personal.
How Can You Make a Care Home Room More Comfortable?
Cosiness is key for a care home room. Start by adding soft furnishings like thick blankets, throw pillows and a warm rug. Personalise the space with your loved one’s favourite photos, meaningful decor and familiar items they’ve collected over the years.
Gentle, warm lighting will give a relaxing glow and add a small, comfy chair for a personal seating area. Why not bring in a touch of greenery or a soft scent, like lavender, to make the room feel even more relaxing and inviting? Don’t underestimate the power of these simple touches for transforming a car home room into a cosy retreat your relative will love.
After choosing the best care home for your family member, it’s time to make a plan for their personal room. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Add Warm Textiles and Soft Furnishings
Transform your loved one’s care home room with warm textiles and functional touches. Add a comfy chair with a soft throw and a side table for relaxing or enjoying a cup of tea. Enhance the space further with a throw blanket on the bed, plush cushions, and a soft rug. Choosing colours and patterns they love makes the room feel truly personal and inviting.
Personalise with Favourite Items and Photos
Putting up family photos that make your loved one feel good is a great way to make a care home room feel welcoming. Display beautiful pictures of their family and friends to bring a real sense of home to the space. Sparking happy memories makes their new home feel well and truly theirs.
Create a Feel-Good Ambience with Lighting
Swap harsh, cool overhead lights for soft, warm lighting to create a cosy feel where they can fully relax. A table lamp, floor lamp or even some string fairy lights is enough to achieve a lovely relaxing glow.
A Touch of Nature
Buying a bit of greenery gives a fresh and lively feel. A small plant that’s easy to maintain like a succulent or peace lily adds colour and a refreshing quality to the space. If your loved one is unable to care for plants, high-quality artificial plants can still provide that touch of nature and calm.
Use Scents for Comfort
Consider adding a gentle non-toxic room spray, scented sachets or an essential oil diffuser with soothing, pleasant scents like lavender, rose or vanilla. Subtle fragrances are one of the best additions to create a familiar yet relaxing atmosphere.
A Well Organised Space
Arrange furniture and personal belongings so everything is easy to reach and there’s plenty of room to move around. Keep favourite items, like books, phones or a cosy blanket, within arm’s reach.
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Helping Your Loved One Settle In
Making your loved one’s bedroom in a care home feel extra comfortable doesn’t require too much time or money. Small changes have a big impact. By focusing on cosiness, familiarity and their favourite details, you’re helping make their new room a place where they can relax and call home.
