--- title: "Senior Living Interior Design Firm | Banko Design" url: https://bankodesign.com/senior-living-interior-design description: "Resident-first senior living interior design by Banko Design, shaped around the people who live there every day: their routines, comfort and sense of home." --- ![Double height lounge with white panelled walls, an iron balustered stair, green armchairs and a grey sofa around a marble cocktail table](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/senior-living-hero-amira-bloomington.Df43ycTB_1zAYfs.webp) # 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](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/senior-living-care-amira-bloomington.CX28E9dy_Z22Fnt.webp) 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. Book a free consultation ## Featured Projects [See more senior living](https://bankodesign.com/portfolio#senior-living) ![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](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/featured-varenita-of-west-cobb.B3Qj-ajo_ed3jF.webp) [Varenita of West Cobb, Acworth, GA](https://bankodesign.com/portfolio/varenita-of-west-cobb) ![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](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/blake-at-tyler-great-room-fireplace.DguuV_nu_Z2rGsAU.webp) [The Blake At Tyler, Tyler, TX](https://bankodesign.com/portfolio/blake-at-tyler) ![Senior living two storey dining room with white panelling and brass chandeliers, interior design by Banko Design at Cadence At Olney, Olney, Maryland](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/cadence-at-olney-two-story-dining-room.jJvKjusV_GL9fp.webp) [Cadence At Olney, Olney, MD](https://bankodesign.com/portfolio/cadence-at-olney) ## From the Journal [See moreJournal posts on senior living](https://bankodesign.com/blog/category/Senior+Living+Interior+Design) ![Senior living dining room under a vaulted ceiling with timber beams and brass ring chandeliers, a white brick fireplace between floral curtains, and cognac leather chairs at set tables](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/senior-living-dining-room-timber-beams-ring-chandeliers.BOiyu3mz_1GnAhp.webp) ## [The Future of Senior Living Isn’t More. It’s Smarter.](https://bankodesign.com/blog/the-future-of-senior-living-isnt-more-its-smarter) [Read more about The Future of Senior Living Isn’t More. It’s Smarter.](https://bankodesign.com/blog/the-future-of-senior-living-isnt-more-its-smarter) ![Overhead view of three designers' hands sorting rug swatches, striped fabric samples and wallpaper books spread across a table](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/designers-sorting-rug-and-fabric-samples.Bev4c7M7_Z26ABDk.webp) ## [What Are the Benefits of Hiring the Right Interior Designer for a Senior Living Project? A Word from our Founder](https://bankodesign.com/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-hiring-the-right-interior-designer-for-a-senior-living-project-a-word-from-our-founder) [Read more about What Are the Benefits of Hiring the Right Interior Designer for a Senior Living Project? A Word from our Founder](https://bankodesign.com/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-hiring-the-right-interior-designer-for-a-senior-living-project-a-word-from-our-founder) ![Lounge with an oversized fringed rattan pendant, two teal barrel chairs, teal built-in cabinetry and a white tufted sofa with green pillows](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/lounge-teal-chairs-rattan-pendant.B--kGpuQ_Z1qWmrj.webp) ## [The Science Behind Commercial Interior Design & Why the Most Impactful Interiors Are Built On Strategy, Not Just Aesthetics](https://bankodesign.com/blog/the-science-behind-commercial-interior-design-why-the-most-impactful-interiors-are-built-on-strategy-not-just-aesthetics) [Read more about The Science Behind Commercial Interior Design & Why the Most Impactful Interiors Are Built On Strategy, Not Just Aesthetics](https://bankodesign.com/blog/the-science-behind-commercial-interior-design-why-the-most-impactful-interiors-are-built-on-strategy-not-just-aesthetics) ## Work With Us ### 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 ### What is senior living interior design? 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. ### How is senior living interior design different from traditional commercial design? Senior living design must balance hospitality, healthcare considerations, resident experience, accessibility, and durability while creating environments that feel residential rather than institutional. ### What should developers consider when designing a senior living community? Successful projects begin with a clear understanding of resident demographics, operational requirements, care levels, dining programs, amenities, and market positioning. ### How does interior design impact the resident experience? Interior design influences comfort, social interaction, wayfinding, engagement, wellness, and how residents feel in their daily environment. ### What makes a senior living community feel more like home? 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. ### What should be considered when designing assisted living and memory care spaces? Safety, circulation, visibility, sensory stimulation, familiarity, social engagement, and dignity should all be considered when planning spaces for higher-acuity environments. ### How can interior design support resident wellness and socialization? Thoughtful design encourages movement, interaction, participation, and connection while supporting comfort and daily routines. ### What if I’m interested in CapEx Improvements or Renovation Services? Visit our sister studio, [Warner Design](https://www.warnerdesign.com/), a BD Studio. ## About Banko Design Banko Design is a boutique commercial interior design studio in Marietta, Georgia, specializing in senior living, private club and multifamily communities. Founded in 2014 by Melissa Banko, it designs projects nationwide, from concept programming through FF&E procurement and installation. Address: 470 N Sessions St NW, Suite 102, Marietta, GA 30060, United States. Phone: (678) 202-4812. Email: info@bankodesign.com. Website: https://bankodesign.com/. Contact: https://bankodesign.com/contact.