Double height lounge with white panelled walls, an iron balustered stair, green armchairs and a grey sofa around a marble cocktail table

Senior Living
Interior Design

Designed With Care

Grey armchair with a blue pillow beside a bronze horse head sculpture on a side table, in front of tall windows

We take a resident-first approach to senior living design. It's a perspective that prioritizes the people who will live in the space every day, how it supports their routines, their comfort, and their sense of home.

Our work is rooted in creating environments that are both highly functional and quietly refined, spaces that feel familiar, dignified, and enduring. While trends and outside perceptions may shift, we remain focused on what matters most: the lived experience of the resident.

The Banko Effect

We Are Passionate Stewards Of Your Budget.

Talking about money shouldn't — and won't be — awkward. We plan for it from the get-go, always accounting for how FF&E and materials play into the mix. Don't have a budget? We'll help you create one. And we'll stick to it.

Together, We Shape The Vision.

We're here to craft a story together. Your goals, visions and input combined with our expertise, savvy and creativity make for an interior design space unlike any other.

We Know Your Project's Demographic.

We rigorously research the neighborhood of your project to infuse local flavor into the design. It creates a stronger connection between the space and its future inhabitants. We know how to create spaces that never alienate the project's demographic.

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Featured Projects

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Senior living great room with a cream sofa beside a black grand piano, interior design by Banko Design at Varenita of West Cobb, Acworth, Georgia Varenita of West Cobb Acworth, GA View more Senior living dining room with a white brick fireplace and sage skirted chairs, interior design by Banko Design at The Blake At Tyler, Tyler, Texas The Blake At Tyler Tyler, TX View more Senior living two storey dining room with white panelling and brass chandeliers, interior design by Banko Design at Cadence At Olney, Olney, Maryland Cadence At Olney Olney, MD View more

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Where Strong Senior Living Projects Begin

Every project starts with a conversation. Tell us about yours below, and we'll follow up to schedule your free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Senior living interior design focuses on creating environments that support resident comfort, dignity, wellness, and operational efficiency across independent living, assisted living, memory care, and active adult communities.

  • Senior living design must balance hospitality, healthcare considerations, resident experience, accessibility, and durability while creating environments that feel residential rather than institutional.

  • Successful projects begin with a clear understanding of resident demographics, operational requirements, care levels, dining programs, amenities, and market positioning.

  • Interior design influences comfort, social interaction, wayfinding, engagement, wellness, and how residents feel in their daily environment.

  • Residential-scale furnishings, warm lighting, layered materials, custom art, thoughtful space planning, and a strong sense of place help create environments that feel welcoming and familiar.

  • Safety, circulation, visibility, sensory stimulation, familiarity, social engagement, and dignity should all be considered when planning spaces for higher-acuity environments.

  • Thoughtful design encourages movement, interaction, participation, and connection while supporting comfort and daily routines.

  • Visit our sister studio, Warner Design, a BD Studio.