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2024 EFA Expo

The Environments for Aging Conference + Expo kicks off in April at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, giving attendees a look at new design trends, research, and strategies to meet the needs of the aging population.

New products and services catering to the design of senior living environments will be on display for three days. Exhibitors will showcase a variety of new products for senior living environments, including artwork, building products, flooring, furniture and casegoods, seating, and textiles.

Here’s a preview of some of the products and services that will be on display.

For more on the 2023 EFA Conference + Expo, to be held April 13-16, including the full exhibitor list, keynote and educational session lineup, and networking events, visit environmentsforaging.com.

 

Astoria + Gramercy + Warwick + Viceroy luxury chenille textile collection, Burch

The Astoria + Gramercy + Warwick + Viceroy luxury chenille textile collection from Burch includes dramatic damask, variegated stripe, demure diamond, and subtle leaf pattern styles. The collection has Crypton permanent stain protection and an integrated moisture barrier.
burchfabrics.com
Booth #329

 

Hayes Settee, Woodbridge Furniture

Hayes Settee from Woodbridge Furniture is designed to resemble a 20th century arts and crafts station bench. The settee includes an integrated brass coaster in the arm, solid wood frame, upholstered back and seat, and squared post legs.
woodbridgefurniture.com
Booth #503

 

Emanating Echoes carpet tile collection, Mohawk

Mohawk Group’s Emanating Echoes carpet tile collection features ColorPulse, the manufacturer’s patent-pending water-saving yarn, and EcoFlex One backing for durability and cleanability. The flooring comes in five patterns that include bold and geometric designs.
mohawkgroup.com
Booth #537

 

Contract Studio Crypton, Fabricut Contract

Contract Studio Crypton is a collection of upholstery textiles from Fabricut Contract that comes in three color stories: Spice, which includes red and burgundy hues; Tidepool, which features navy, teals, and greens; and Truffle, which has warm neutrals, taupes, and creams. The collection is pill and odor resistant and Greenguard Gold certified.
fabricutcontract.com
Booth #428

 

Fall Defense, Viconic Health

Viconic Health presents Fall Defense, a flooring underlayment that can help reduce the risk of serious fall-related injuries for residents and staff. Viconic comprises a rigid, textured top layer and a flexible, energy-absorbing cone layer and can be installed under any flexible floorcovering.
viconichealth.com
Booth #407

 

Rae Marble Dining Table by Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma Inc. B2B

Rae Marble Dining Table by Pottery Barn from Williams-Sonoma Inc. B2B takes its inspiration from Parisian cafés. The table includes a decorative metal base with turnbuckle hardware and a marble top. The furniture is designed to accommodate a wheelchair and is contract grade and ADA compliant.
potterybarn.com
Booth #135

 

Access All-Purpose Salon Chair, Collins

Access All-Purpose Salon Chair from Collins can function as a hair styling chair and also reclines for shampooing. The chair’s footrest splits into two halves that rotate to the sides for egress and ingress, while removable chair arms permit a person to enter the chair from the side when desired.
collins.co
Booth #229

 

Curt wall-mounted sconce, Alva Lighting

Curt wall-mounted sconce from Alva Lighting combines a light and identifying unit number for interior settings. The lighting comes in a myriad of designer finishes including brushed aluminum, satin brass, dark bronze, walnut, and bamboo, as well as different fonts and Braille types.
alvalight.com
Booth #231

 

Rapid Ready Program, KB Contract Textiles

KB Contract Textiles added two new collections to its Rapid Ready Program: Rapid Ready Essentials (indoor and outdoor performance fabrics) and Rapid Ready Outdoor Classics. Both collections are available in a variety of colors including warm reds and soft blues; different texture options such as pebbled-like and knit; and multiple patterns including herringbone and striped.
kbcontract.com
Booth #328

 

Empresa floor-level nursing bed, Accora

Empresa floor-level nursing bed from Accora is available in eight head and footboard designs and 15 wood finishes, including cherry, walnut, and oak. The bed height can be adjusted from floor level (3.9 inches) to full nursing height (31.5 inches).
us.accora.care
Booth #636

 

Rugged Phone, RCare

RCare’s Rugged Phone has a preloaded RCare mobile app that allows caregivers to receive alerts as well as detailed resident information and location no matter where they are in the community. The phone features voice and text functionality and a
“I Got It” button letting staff claim calls.
rcareinc.com
Booth #124

 

Forage carpet tile collection, Patcraft

 

Patcraft introduces Forage, an 18-by-36-inch carpet tile collection. The line is available in four abstract and textural patterns inspired by nature and woodland elements and comes in nine color options, including greens, blues, and reds. The durable flooring has limited lifetime warranties against stain, colorfastness to light, static, and abrasive wear for performance and appearance retention.
patcraft.com
Booth #520

 

Willow, Global Furniture Group

Willow from Global Furniture Group features a grip-assist arm option for egress and ingress and a cleanable polypropylene seat and back. Willow is available in a range of chair models including four-leg and sled-base chairs, stools (counter and bar height), and hip chairs. Four-leg chairs and stools with glides are rated up to 400 pounds and bariatric models to 600 pounds.
globalfurnituregroup.com
Booth #110

 

Beverly Activity Table, Fairfield Chair

Fairfield Chair’s Beverly Activity Table features a square design and can be used for games and puzzles. The table’s faux cream leather upholstery exceeds 1.5 million double rubs and the table legs and apron feature brushed-brass nail head accents.
fairfieldchair.com
Booth #315

Wandering Waves artwork by Doug Merkey, DAC Art Consulting

DAC Art Consulting presents Wandering Waves artwork by Doug Merkey, which features layered, movable wood pieces in a tranquil palette of blues and greens. Wandering Waves measures 36 by 24 by 2 inches and weighs 20 pounds.
dacartconsulting.com
Booth #401

9880 Series Tufgrain Aluminum Seating, Shelby Williams

Shelby Williams’ 9880 Series Tufgrain Aluminum Seating features a matching side chair and armchair. Ideal for dining areas and activity rooms, the lightweight aluminum frames are easier for residents to move. The seating withstands hospital-grade cleaners and is available in eight Tufgrain frame finishes that resemble real wood. shelbywilliams.com
Booth #612

 

Vantage Series, JES Lighting Inc.

 

The new bedside lighting solutions from JES Lighting Inc.’s Vantage Series feature an amber LED night light that blocks blue light to help reduce nighttime falls. The lighting units include a custom diffuser to reduce bulb glare, space-saver mounted bolt-down base, and a choice of washable, antimicrobial shades.
jeslightinginc.com
Booth #330

 

Anthology Collection, Shaw Contract

The Anthology collection by Shaw Contract comes in 18-by-36-inch broadloom and carpet tile options and features a color palette of gray, tan, and terracotta hues. The carpet tile is made with recycled nylon allocated from pre-consumer sources and is carbon neutral.
shawcontract.com
Booth #220

 

Custom 3D Shadowboxes, Creative A LLC

Creative A LLC’s Custom 3D Shadowboxes can be used to house a variety of objects, such as historic memorabilia, keepsakes, and musical instruments. The handcrafted units can be customized to any size and dimension.
creativea.com
Booth #423

 

Maze, Concertex

Maze (shown on side coverings of ottomans) by Concertex features Tekloom technology, which combines a woven textile with the high performance characteristics of a coated fabric. Maze is impermeable to liquids, bleach-cleanable, and inherently soil and stain-resistant.
concertex.com
Booth #321

 

Peperomia, Radiant

 

Peperomia by Radiant incorporates faux peperomia stems in a bronze metal bowl. The arrangement measures 10 by 11 inches and is ideal for memory care settings where using durable faux flowers and greenery is desired.
flowersbyradiant.com
Booth #422

 

RenovaHealth

RenovaHealth is a single-source, vertically integrated SaaS platform that analyzes living spaces to identify fall risk and mobility hazards. Its software application offers precise 3D augmented reality visualization, linking activities of daily living and desired outcomes with accessible design products for customized solutions.
renovahealth.com
Booth #634

 

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