The project brought together Furncare’s expertise in crafting furniture tailored for comfort, safety, and durability with Bright Bay Design’s innovative approach to interior aesthetics, which has resulted in an elegant, welcoming environment designed to enhance residents’ quality of life.

“Collaborating with Bright Bay Design on Elm Lodge has been a truly rewarding experience. Our furniture, designed specifically for care environments, aligns perfectly with Bright Bay Design’s vision for a space that feels both nurturing and beautiful. We’re proud to play a part in creating a home that supports residents’ wellbeing.”

Carl Southall, Managing Director at Furncare

Elm Lodge is a state-of-the-art, 60-bed luxury residential care home nestled in three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the picturesque Hampshire countryside. As part of the Forest Care group, it offers residents over 43 years of dedicated care experience and five-star hospitality, all guided by residents’ preferences. This brand-new, eco-friendly facility combines comfort, sustainability, and exceptional service to create a truly outstanding living environment – from the cosy lounge spaces to the functional yet stylish restaurant and café bar, every element reflects thoughtful design and meticulous attention to detail.

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Key Features of the Elm Lodge Project:

• Resident-Focused Furniture: All furniture supplied by Furncare prioritises safety and ease of use, without compromising on aesthetics. Comfortable & stylish seating, as well as bedroom and dining furniture have been crafted to meet the specific needs of care home residents.

• Custom Interiors: Bright Bay Design expertly balanced the high-quality design aesthetic with robust interiors which meet the complex demands of a care home, creating a stylish, comfortable and tranquil atmosphere conducive to both relaxation and community.

• Durability and Sustainability: Furncare’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in their use of responsibly sourced materials, ensuring Elm Lodge’s interiors are environmentally conscious, fit for purpose and long-lasting.

“Bright Bay Design’s involvement across the full project process, from initial building design through to final fit-out, enabled us to create a care home that stands out in so many ways, and we were delighted to include Furncare’s specialist furniture which, with their excellent service, helped us realise our and Forest Care’s vision for Elm Lodge.”

Alexandra Ledger, Director at Bright Bay Design

Elm Lodge is now welcoming residents and is set to provide a caring and uplifting environment for years to come.

For more information about Furncare and their bespoke furniture solutions, visit our Projects page or call 01603 664900 to request your copy of the Bespoke Furniture Collection brochure.

To learn more about Bright Bay Design, visit http://www.brightbaydesign.co.uk/

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“The care sector has been our life for two decades and we have such a close connection to the area, so this nursing home means so much to us. We’re delighted with the service and value that Furncare have provided and can’t wait to welcome our first residents.”

Kathy Ragunathan, Ashton Group Director

Kathy Ragunathan is a chartered accountant and Director of Ashton Group and controlled many of the financial and operational aspects of the new build. Along with her husband Gaj, both are experienced elderly care providers with a growing portfolio of premium care homes in West Sussex and Surrey.

The Ashton Group employs around 360 staff across their various sites, including the new Ashton Meadows Nursing Home. Gaj Ragunathan was born in neighbouring Kingston Hospital and attended Tiffin’s Grammar School just a few hundred metres from the new nursing home.

Award-winning, multi-disciplined studio, DesignLSM, were commissioned to design the interiors, boasting a glowing reputation of delivering inspiring concepts within the hospitality, leisure and senior living industries over the last 36 years.

“Blending our vast experience in hospitality and senior living design, Ashton Meadows is set to present residents and staff with a beautiful home to enjoy – showcasing a luxurious concept that embodies tranquility, freshness and refinement.”

Taryn Kallie, DesignLSM, Interior Designer

DesignLSM were already developing early concepts for the project when Bincy Mathew of the Ashton Group visited the Brighton Care Show in 2022. Having met Sheldon Southall on the Furncare stand, further meetings were arranged in London and Kingston over the next few months. A Furncare delivery vehicle loaded with sample furniture was taken to the site for first-hand assessment. Final specifications, bespoke upholstery designs, soft furnishings and budgets were then agreed. The final order was placed at the end of 2023, scheduled for spring and summer deliveries in time for an official opening event at the home in June this year.

“You can’t beat trying out the furniture itself. Taking actual samples to Kathy and Gaj took all the hassle out of the process for them. Our show van enables us to take furniture from our showroom to customers, no matter where they are in the UK.”

Sheldon Southall, Business Development Manager, Furncare

Everything from tables, lounge chairs, sofas and dining sets to bedside cabinets, curtains and soft furnishings were installed in scheduled phases. All the furniture, including cushions and bed linen, was delivered on schedule and placed ready-to-use in individual rooms – an aspect of the service which was especially appreciated by the nursing home team. Curtain poles were installed and curtains professionally hung by the Furncare ‘White Glove’ Moving Team. Even the patio sets were assembled and arranged in the gardens in time for the eagerly awaited summer sunshine and the VIP open day in June.

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Special Projects Team

In their most recent refurbishment project, ‘Chapel View’ in South Yorkshire has been refreshed and upgraded. The Furncare Special Projects Team oversaw the project, led by Arnie Goodenough and Jade Eaglen. Although not a dedicated dementia unit itself, Chapel View compliments nearby Group dementia care homes Riverside and Field View, with support and respite care services.

Having measured up and taken a comprehensive client brief during a site visit with owner and Director Andrew Wood and his father in February 2024, Furncare Project Design Manager Jade set about turning their ‘vision’ into a stylish, functional and homely care home.

With the help of Molly Tinker, one of over 20 staff based at the Furncare Head Office, floorplans, room layouts, mood boards and costings were then developed. Originally inspired by bold, distinctive wall coverings in another Wood Care Group home, the final designs help to create a suitably confident yet stylish environment.

Tactile & Organic

New customer lighting was factored in to ensure maximum benefit was achieved. For the seating, rather than opt for stock upholstery fabrics, bespoke faux leather was utilised extensively to provide a more tactile and organic feel. The Overton dining room cabinets featured Mountain Oak natural wood surfaces and a Mussel paint finish. Just days after the designs were submitted, they were reviewed and given an emphatic ‘thumbs up’ by Andrew Wood.

“You got our vision in one.”

Andrew Wood, Owner & Director, Wood Care Group

It’s all in the detail…

With only minor adjustments left to address, most of which were to accommodate new lighting plans, the order was signed off. Despite the bespoke requirements and tailor-made upholstery, Andrew and his sister Jenny greeted Jade and the Furncare ‘White Glove’ Team just a few weeks later when they delivered and installed the interiors – cabinet furniture, seating, curtains, blinds and soft furnishings. Delivery was scheduled by the Logistics Team and the Furncare National Distribution Centre to synchronise with the customers construction team so had to be flexible and ‘on-call’ to ensure the seamless completion of the project.

“The style and variety of our ranges provide interior designers with such a wonderful choice of quality furnishings to work with. Chapel View showcases our ability to tailor-make exceptional interiors for care homes.”

Jade Eaglen, Project Design Manager, Furncare

Still able to accommodate further last-minute adjustments on site, the team were able to deliver and install all the lounges, the ‘Pub’, cinema and dining room in full and on schedule.

“The entire installation was completed without needing to close any sections of the home whilst the work was done. It was highly professional and completely hassle-free.”

Andrew Wood, Owner & Director, Wood Care Group

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