To give the old parents a comfortable house, there are many places to pay attention to in the decoration design. For example, the space should be large, the furniture should be placed against the wall, the fabric sofa should be selected, the anti-slip should be paid attention to, and the threshold should be reduced. In the end what kind of collocation is they will like, how to design their own comfortable room for parents, Xiaobian to advise!
The following points should be considered in the design:
First, ensure a good sleep
Bed is one of the most “cherished” furniture of the elderly, a comfortable bed will often make elderly friends to avoid many elderly diseases, is a basic guarantee of healthy life. So because everyone’s habits are different, some people like to sleep in soft beds, some people like to sleep in hard beds. Although the soft bed feels very comfortable and relaxed, it is easy to cause muscle tension and back pain because of insufficient support. The harder bed does not get any effective support for the waist when sleeping, and is always in a tense state of stress, and the long-term use of this mattress is, of course, not beneficial to the lumbar spine of the elderly. Choosing a comfortable bed is very important for the elderly.
Second, set up safety armrests and shower seats
For the elderly, no amount of security is too much. As they get older, many elderly people begin to have trouble moving, and getting up, sitting down, and bending down have become difficult movements. In addition to the appropriate support of the family, the auxiliary handrails set in the wall have become a good helper for them. The selection of waterproof handrail devices on the bathtub side, toilet and wash basin on both sides can make the mobility of the elderly more comfortable.
In addition, the toilet is equipped with automatic flushing equipment, which can avoid the trouble of the elderly to wipe back, and is very practical for the elderly.
Third, the lighting layout should be reasonable
Because most of the elderly have decreased vision, the indoor light source should be as bright as possible. For example, some lights should be arranged as far as possible in the corridor, bathroom and kitchen, stairs, bed, etc., to prevent the elderly from falling. In addition, the switch should be scientific and reasonable, there should be a switch at the door, otherwise it is easy to trip in the dark to turn on the light; The head of the bedroom should have a switch so that the elderly can control the light source at any time when they get up at night.
4. Add a touch of green
Most old people like a quiet and clean home atmosphere, so a comfortable living environment is very important for them. It is recommended to put more green plants in the living room with the elderly to keep the air fresh and visual relaxation. In addition, raising some flowers and plants at home is also a way for the elderly to cultivate themselves, which has a good effect on maintaining mental relaxation and pleasure.
Fifth, build a stable atmosphere suitable for summer, close to nature
The elderly room curtains can choose jacquard cloth, brocade cloth, etc., such curtains are thick, simple and elegant texture and pattern, as well as gorgeous weaving techniques, showing the elderly mature, stable wise style. In addition, the stable sleeping environment brought by the heavy curtain is of great benefit to the body of the elderly. In addition, the curtains for the elderly are best set to double layers, gauze curtains and brocade curtains, so that part of the pull can adjust the indoor brightness, while keeping the elderly from too strong sunlight stimulation.
