Isolation doesn't mean not being social!
Residents at Menora Gardens retirement village took to the street for an afternoon drink on Friday after their main hall was closed due to distancing guidelines.
Keeping each other safe is top of the agenda, and number one way is with good hand hygiene and not touching your face.
We found these face covers by local manufacturer Torrance and McKenna to be a great help while out buying essentials.
Since we are all spending a lot more time in the bathroom these days, it only made sense to inspire ourselves and each other with these gorgeous spaces.
Practicing hand hygiene has never been more stylish!
Our team have put our heads together (not touching of course and keeping our distance) and worked out a way that we can still provide our unique services without compromising our clients or residents.Read the ways we have innovated and adapted to these unusual times.
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Often a decision is made to refurbish or to improve one part of an aged care facility at a time – such as a house or a wing. This can involve structural works to remove walls, add walls, reconfigure bathrooms or kitchens or it can simply be replacement of furnishings such as flooring and chairs.
Our considerable combined years of expertise in this area ensures we have good tips to share before you embark on your project!
Brene Brown and Tobias Hägg are inspiring us this month to DIG deep and change our perspectives! Tobias is an aerial Artist and photographer based in Sweden and his images inspire us to always keep finding new perspectives.
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Maintaining connections with others is so important in aged care facilities; with isolation being one of the biggest challenges facing the industry today.
French designer Eva Rielland has come up with a unique way to help people stay up to date with new technologies and in contact with loved ones, which has really got us intrigued!
Designed to relieve the anxiety around learning a new system, Objects of Another Age incorporate minimalism and function.
We are Hiring!
de Fiddes is looking for a Mid-Senior Interior Designer/Architect with flair and creativity to join our West Perth Team!.
Join us for a Perth based Interior Design Job with an award winning company!
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We’re thrilled to be unveiling our refreshed brand identity.
Going from ‘de Fiddes Design’ to de Fiddes heralds a turning point for us as we offer a range of services that go far beyond interior design.
Our rebrand will be rolling out over the next month, so keep your eyes peeled for the magic as it happens.
It’s been often debated whether to install carpet or vinyl flooring in residential aged care facilities. Some people are drawn to the domestic appearance and softness of carpet whereas others consider vinyl to be an easier product for maintenance. Let’s get down to it and look at the difference between the two and maybe the solution to the conundrum is simpler than you think!
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Excess sounds in the environment can have a negative impact on a person living with dementia. It may be confusing, overwhelming and frustrating when sounds are loud, undecipherable or constant.
So when we found these gorgeous sound absorbing room dividers called Soundsticks by designer Andrea Ruggiero. We were so excited!
Recyclable, 100% no waste design, soft to touch and a sustainable product!
Music to our ears!
We are all guilty of mindlessly spring cleaning. Whether its chucking out clothes, food or even furniture. Its no surprise that through this wastefulness our landfills are overfull.
But how can you combat unnecessary waste and reduce your environmental footprint when undertaking a full refurbishment?
To answer this question was the goal of de Fiddes Design in collaboration with RAAFA Meadow Springs, during the refurbishment at Middleton Hall.
2020 the year of mindfully working together to make positive changes.
Starting with engagements, baby’s, re-branding and a gorgeous new opening on the horizon! We are excited for the future and thrilled to be featured in Home Journal.
The bushfires across Australia are having a devastating impact on our native animals. Help out those in need by putting your crafting and sewing skills to good use. Not-for-profit group the Animal Rescue Collective Craft Guild has sewing projects for every skill level.
We are proud to be currently working with local manufacturer Torrance and McKenna to produce much needed Joey pouches.
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While giving back to the community is important all year round, Christmas is the season of giving, and so it is important to make an extra effort to help those in need.
Whether it’s through donations, supporting someone that will be alone, or putting in some volunteer work. Giving some of your time or money during the holidays can make an incredible difference in someone else’s life. We asked our amazing team at de Fiddes Design Perth how they give back during the festive season, and were excited to see that they are gorgeous individuals so full of love and inspiration!
New years resolutions – you either love them or hate them! When we asked our team here at de Fiddes design Perth, Australia what theirs were, the majority said they don’t make any!However there were some glimmers of inspiration and gems of wisdom that they shared. - As you’d expect from such talented aged care interior designers!
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December brings with it festive feelings. Whether its catching up with family, carols, picnics in the park or fish and chips at the beach, everyone does the silly season differently – none more so than our amazing team!We asked everyone for their Christmas Traditions and weren’t disappointed with their fun and jolly answers!
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Emotional Support is critical for all of us. One of our most basic needs as human beings is connection with other people and we know that when you enter residential aged care quite often that connection is limited.
Recently we were sent some information on a wonderful sensory device called HUG by LAUGH® We all know how important it is to receive a hug and how that makes you feel.
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With the growing numbers of people living with dementia, it is anticipated we will see increased Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia or BPSD.
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Can you believe it is November!? It has been an incredible year for us all here at de Fiddes Design and whilst it is not over just yet we have certainly packed a lot into 2019. The team have been busy working away on several new projects which we are very excited to unveil in the new year.
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