Thayer Interior Design

Interior design for long-term care, senior living, and healthcare — designed for living, with care in mind.

Working alongside architects, operators, and project teams to create interiors that support care and everyday living.

Design that works in practice, not just on paper.

Becky Thayer works across senior living, long-term care, and healthcare, with a focus on how spaces are used in real life.Her approach is grounded in the realities of care delivery, staffing, and operations — ensure interiors are not only well-designed, but practical, coordinated, and ready to perform once built.She works alongside architects, operators, and project teams from early planning through documentation, furniture and furnishings, and final staging — carrying the design through to the finished space.





Interior design support for senior living, long-term care, and healthcare projects.

Interior Design
A coordinated, detail-driven approach that supports both design intent and project delivery.
– Schematic design through contract documents
– Interior layouts in collaboration with project teams
– Finish and material selection, millwork design and detailing
– Involvement through tender and contract administration phases
Furniture and Furnishings (FFE)
Thoughtfully planned to ensure spaces feel complete, cohesive, and ready to use.
– Furniture planning, selection, and specifications
– Budget alignment and tracking
– Coordination with vendors, suppliers, and project teams
– Integration of furnishings, window coverings, and artwork

Wayfinding and Environmental Graphics
Visual systems supporting navigation, identity, and familiarity.
– Signage strategy and coordination
– Theming and narrative concepts for orientation
– Collaboration with specialist consultants
– Integration within the interior environment

Consulting and Project Support
Flexible involvement bringing clarity and continuity across projects.
– Early planning and design input
– Design review and coordination across disciplines
– Ongoing support through documentation, FFE, and implementation phases
– Alignment with operations, care delivery, and day-to-day use

Flexible involvement, from targeted consulting to full interior design scope across all project phases.

Experience across the continuum of aging, from independent living to complex care environments.

Becky Thayer has led and contributed to senior living, long-term care, and healthcare projects — including new builds, redevelopments, and renovations.

This includes:Long-term care homes
   designed around resident care, staff workflows, and the operational realities of daily care delivery

Retirement and assisted living communities
   shaped to support independence, lifestyle, and a high-quality residential experience

Healthcare environments
   balancing clinical care, patient experience, and community-based services

Integrated campus developments and multi-phase projects
   requiring coordination across programs, teams, and phases

Detailed project experience available upon request, including roles and scope.

Working as part of the project team — alongside architects, operators, and consultants.

Thayer Interior Design works as an integrated partner — collaborating with architects, operators, and consultants from early planning through to implementation.The focus is not just on design, but on coordination, alignment, and continuity — helping ensure interiors are carried through clearly, decisions are maintained, and the final environment performs as intended.Whether supporting architectural teams, advising operators, or working alongside specialist consultants, the goal is the same: to connect design intent with the realities of how spaces are built, delivered, and used.

Working on a project?

Based in Ontario, Thayer Interior Design works with architects, operators, and consulting teams on senior living, long-term care, and healthcare projects.If you're planning a project, navigating a complex phase, or looking for interior design support, I'd be glad to connect.Available for consulting, project-based work, and team collaboration.[email protected]

Thayer Interior Design — Interiors for aging.