Ottomans are more than just stylish additions to care homes and senior living environments – they are versatile, functional pieces that offer numerous benefits for residents and staff.
Enhancing Comfort and Style: The Versatility of Ottomans in Care Homes
Benefits of Ottomans in Care Homes and Senior Living
Here are some of the benefits and uses for ottomans and footrests in care homes.
Footrest for comfort: Ottomans are traditionally used as footrests, providing residents with a comfortable place to rest their legs. This simple act can help improve circulation, reduce swelling, and offer overall relaxation. For residents who spend much of their time seated, an ottoman can be a small but significant addition to their comfort.
Creating social spaces: Ottomans are ideal for creating cosy social spaces within care homes. When arranged in communal areas, they encourage residents to gather, fostering a sense of community and interaction. This can be particularly beneficial in enhancing the social wellbeing of residents.
Make a statement: large statement ottoman, such a large Bourne-style ottoman, can greatly enhance a space, acting as a focal point, creating a sense of occasion, and adding a touch of glamour.
Additional seating: In care homes, where space can sometimes be limited, ottomans serve as a practical solution for additional seating. They are perfect for accommodating visitors or for use during group activities and social gatherings. A well-chosen ottoman can elevate the room’s design, making it more inviting and homely for residents.
Aesthetic appeal: Ottomans add a touch of elegance and warmth to any room, complementing existing furniture and enhancing the overall ambiance. Shackletons ottomans can be upholstered in any fabric, as specified by the customer, to complement existing furniture and add a touch of elegance to the space.
Flexibility: The portable nature of ottomans allows them to be easily moved and repurposed within different areas of the care home. This flexibility is invaluable in creating adaptable spaces that can cater to various needs and activities.
Shackletons Ottomans are Designed With Care in Mind
Whether you are looking for a statement ottoman or a smaller, compact ottoman to complement existing furniture. Shackletons has a wide range of ottomans which have all been designed with care in mind.
Our ottoman collection includes statement Bourne-style ottomans ranging from sleek and contemporary to traditional and elegant such as the Ashbourne, Thorpe or Rowe ottomans. We offer smaller and compact footstools such as the Das and Olia. As well as a wide range of existing ottomans to complement our upholstered furniture collections including the Loxley, Orto and Roehampton ranges.
