Should your care home furniture match?

The decision of whether to have matching furniture in a care home is personal to your establishment. There are both sides to consider, and the best option will vary depending on the individual home and its residents. You might be coming to this conundrum with an existing base of furniture items or starting from fresh, either way, we’ll answer your questions here.

Arguments in favour of matching furniture

It can create a more cohesive and visually appealing space.

When all the furniture in a room matches, it can create a sense of calm and order. This can be especially important in a care home setting, where residents may be dealing with a variety of challenges. Plus, when you’re showing prospective clients during a visit it can create a unity and encourage residents to choose your establishment over a competitor.

It can make it easier to keep the space clean and tidy.

When all the furniture in your care home is the same colour palette and style, it is easier to keep the space looking neat and tidy. This can be a major advantage for care homes, as they often have limited staff resources.

It can help to create a sense of community.

Seeing that all the residents in a care home have similar furniture, it can help to create a sense of community. This can be especially important for residents who may be feeling isolated or lonely.

Arguments for non-matching furniture

You can personalise.

This is great for residents who may want to have furniture that reflects their own personal style. Residents will bring their personal items to a care home which can negate a complete matching set.

Cost.

Matching furniture can often be more expensive than mismatched furniture. While you can bulk order a lot of furniture together, some items may be more or less expensive in the same design. Mix and matching will allow you to find the best deals and beautifully furnish your business.

You’ll have to be flexible.

If you’re upgrading your care home furniture, it’s likely that older items have been discontinued and therefore you’re unable to find matching sets. In this case, you’ll need to be flexible and include mixed sets. With this in mind, it would be easier to mix and match from the start. If you’re looking to redecorate, it would be easier to improve one or two items than an entire room.

Ultimately, the decision of whether to have matching furniture in a care home is personal to the business. There are both pros and cons to consider, and the best option will vary depending on factors including needs of your residents, the size of your rooms as well as the existing décor.

How Renray Healthcare Can Help

At Renray Healthcare, we have over 50 years' experience in designing and supplying care home furniture. So, with our bespoke and customisable range of furniture products, we can help you to build the ideal rooms for care residents that provide comfort all year round. You can even see this for yourself by checking out our brochures today!