Senior Living Interior Design Services
Senior By Design delivers comprehensive senior living interior design services for operators, developers, and owners building or refreshing communities nationwide. Our team specializes in assisted living interior design and independent living interior design—from initial programming and space planning through finish selection, FF&E procurement, and white-glove installation. Whether you need senior living commercial design for a new build or a phased renovation, we bring senior living architecture design coordination, durable specifications, and a boutique sourcing model that goes far beyond catalog furniture. Every engagement is tailored to your community type, budget, and timeline.
Interior Environments & Design
Our Interior Environments & Design service is the foundation of every successful senior living interior design project. Senior By Design provides commercial interior design experience spanning senior living communities, medical facilities, public spaces, and hospitality—translating operator goals into cohesive interior programs. We begin with surveying and space assessment, then develop interior programming, renovation and FF&E budgeting, and detailed space planning supported by full drawing documentation. Our designers lead material and finish selection, palette specification, casework design, furniture selection, interior detailing, signage design, branding integration, and equipment coordination. Construction supervision keeps design intent intact from concept through occupancy. For assisted living interior design and independent living interior design alike, we balance warmth and durability—specifying finishes and furnishings that perform under daily use while creating environments residents are proud to call home.
- Surveying & Space Assessment
- Interior Programming
- Renovation & FF&E Budgeting
- Construction Supervision
- Casework Design
- Material Finish Selection
- Palette Specification
- Space Planning
- Drawing Documentation
- Furniture Selection & Specification
- Interior Detailing
- Signage Design
- Branding Integration
- Equipment Coordination
Procurement & Installation
Procurement & Installation is where Senior By Design’s turnkey model delivers measurable value. We manage the full lifecycle of FF&E—from inventory survey and purchasing management through pre-installation warehousing at our 35,000-square-foot Dallas design center and on-site installation by our experienced teams. Our approach saves operators money by eliminating third-party receivers, ensures product arrives on schedule, and packages each delivery with staging photography for precise assembly in the field. We handle artwork selection, purchase, and installation alongside accessory curation that completes the design story in every common area and model unit. Because we warehouse product ourselves, we maintain quality control at every handoff and offer a worldwide assortment of furnishings at competitive pricing. The result is a seamless transition from design approval to move-in day—without the delays and coordination headaches that often plague large-scale senior living projects.
- Inventory Survey
- Purchasing Management
- Pre-Installation Warehousing
- Installation
- Art-work Selection, Purchase, and Installation
- Accessory Selection, Purchase, and Installation
Overall Design & Development
Overall Design & Development brings every discipline together under one accountable partner. Senior By Design’s design and dedicated procurement teams re-imagine environments to create a better way of living—and no two projects are alike. With 175+ senior living communities designed and over $100M in acquisitions procured, we provide project management, coordination with owners, architects, and contractors, contract and construction administration, scheduling, specifications, budgeting, and quality control from kickoff through final punch. We serve as the single point of contact for interior design decisions, FF&E milestones, and installation logistics—keeping complex builds on track and aligned with the operator’s vision. Whether you are developing a new independent living tower, refreshing an assisted living wing, or planning a memory care addition, our development-focused service model ensures design, procurement, and delivery move in lockstep toward a successful opening.
- Project Management
- Project Coordination with Owners, Architects, & Contractors
- Contract & Construction Administration
- Scheduling
- Specifications
- Budgeting
- Quality Control
FF&E Services
At Senior By Design, FF&E is far more than sourcing furniture—it is a highly curated, hands-on process rooted in performance, comfort, and design integrity. We source furniture, finishes, and equipment from around the world, focusing exclusively on commercial-grade products appropriate for senior living and multifamily environments. We rigorously vet not only our vendors but their products as well. It is not uncommon for us to review a catalog of hundreds of seating options, travel directly to the factory, and determine that only a small percentage truly meet our standards for durability, comfort, scale, and long-term use. Our senior living FF&E team prepares preliminary furniture layouts and budget figures for every area, then procures and delivers furniture, art, and accessories in preparation for installation. Every piece is evaluated from the perspective of senior residents—ensuring spaces are beautiful, comfortable, and built to last.
- Review of scope of the project with Owner's objectives and determine agreed FF&E budget criteria and furniture preferences.
- Prepare preliminary furniture layouts for all areas.
- Prepare preliminary budget figures for all areas based on the preliminary furniture layout
- Upon approval of preliminary furniture layouts and budget, procure and deliver furniture, art, and accessories in preparation for installation.
