With the holidays just around the corner, senior housing providers across the country are setting up temporary stay units for potential residents. In my last blog, I wrote about why our resident rooms are perfect for short-term stays this holiday season. So, I thought it...
Pantone’s Color of the Year 2020 is Classic Blue I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am with this year’s Pantone Color of the Year! After the past five years of disappointing selections (in my humble opinion), they finally nailed it! In fact, my...
With the holidays and cold weather upon us, opening your community doors to short-term guests is a great way to increase occupancy and ultimately revenue. You will want to provide your short-term guests with a beautiful apartment that helps them to experience what life is...
Our Process Here at Model55, we design model apartments all over the country. One thing we’ve learned is that a one-size fits all approach never works. That’s why our designers use demographics to create personas, which influence their selections. Check out how we create and use personas...
Every year in April and October the small town of High Point, North Carolina comes alive to host the High Point Market. For those of you who aren’t familiar with High Point Market, “Market” (as insiders refer to it) is the largest trade show for home...
So you think your property needs a new model apartment – but how do you convince your owners? At the end of the day, you’re running the property for the owners whether you work for a third-party management company or an owner-operator. If you’re unsure how...
Intro As a design firm, we are inspired by creating beautiful spaces that make the ultimate first impression of home. So, I thought it would be fun to ask our team to share what elements in their homes bring them joy. Read on to see our personal design styles. Enjoy, Sue Emily Dennison, General Manager...
The benefits of using color in senior living design are great. When we design models for senior living communities, our goal is always to bring a feeling of comfort into the space. Above all, we aim to create a sense of home for your prospective...
With the beautiful summer weather in full swing, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoor spaces in your communities! In fact, staged outdoor spaces in common areas and models are great ways to welcome your senior residents. A well-designed patio is a great finish to...
Intro Model55 recently completed two beautiful model apartments at a great independent living community in New Jersey. Our designer, Melanie Sullivan, created a stunning scheme of neutral tones accented with pops of blues and greens. Today I wanted to feature the one-bedroom model Transitional LookBook. I hope...