Ashton Meadows Nursing Home, Brighton, U.K.
Opened in July 2024, Ashton Meadows Nursing Home fills a need for advanced care for dementia, post-hospital rehabilitation, and palliative services in Brighton, U.K.
Designed by interior design firm DesignLSM (Brighton, U.K.) and architecture firm ADG Architects (Forest Row, East Sussex, U.K.), the 68-bed community blends contemporary elegance with a touch of classic charm, prioritizing comfort, functionality, and safety.
For example, the reception and bistro area is inspired by orangeries (a room or building where orange and other fruit trees are protected during the winter) and features natural light and green tones to evoke a sense of tranquility.
Contemporary, classic senior living design
The community includes nursing, dementia, and hospice residents. There are four floors including reception, three dining rooms, two quiet lounges, activity room, theater room and a hair salon. Resident bedrooms are located on the ground, first, and second floors.
Bespoke designs are included in all resident bedrooms, such as a headboard panel on the bedroom wall to anchor the bed within the space, as well as wardrobes and desk units. Sheer curtains provide residents with a level of privacy while still allowing them to enjoy natural light. Calming neutral wall colors including sky blue, sage green, and beige, coupled with paneled walls, give a premium feel to the space.
Wayfinding highlights local landmarks
Corridors on each of the three floors are themed, including local waterways, seasons, and history, to aid navigation and orientation.
Spaces such as the second-floor lounge echo local landmarks, such as Hampton Court Palace (the home of Henry VIII). A muted, plaster tone pays homage to Hampton Court Palace while a rich purple was inspired by Wimbledon.
The artwork similarly references the local area, providing a sense of place. In the second-floor dining area, a marble faux fireplace creates a focal point with brass and opal ceiling lights alongside wall and ceiling paneling that provides a timeless, refined feel.
Ashton Meadows Nursing Home project details
Location: Kingston Upon Thames, U.K.
Completion date: July 2024
Owner: Ashton Care Homes Ltd.
Total building area: Not disclosed
Total construction cost: Not disclosed
Cost/sq. ft.: Not disclosed
Architect: ADG Architects
Interior designer: DesignLSM
General contractor: BCP
Art consultant: InnGear
Art/pictures: InnGear
Furniture—seating/casegoods: Furncare
Lighting: Lights & Lamps / Pooky
Project details are provided by the design team and not vetted by Environments for Aging.
