St Andrews Byron Lodge: Creating Warm, Welcoming Spaces That Feel Like Home
St Andrews Byron Lodge in Byron Bay engaged FHG to refresh key resident spaces throughout the facility, with a focus on improving comfort, functionality and visual appeal.
The project encompassed resident bedrooms, lounge areas, dining spaces, memory support environments, and café areas.
The objective was to provide furniture that better supported residents’ everyday needs while creating spaces that felt warm, inviting and contemporary. Every selection needed to balance aesthetics with the practical requirements of an aged care environment.
St Andrews Byron Lodge: Creating Warm, Welcoming Spaces That Feel Like Home
St Andrews Byron Lodge in Byron Bay engaged FHG to refresh key resident spaces throughout the facility, with a focus on improving comfort, functionality and visual appeal.
The project encompassed resident bedrooms, lounge areas, dining spaces, memory support environments, and café areas.
The objective was to provide furniture that better supported residents’ everyday needs while creating spaces that felt warm, inviting and contemporary. Every selection needed to balance aesthetics with the practical requirements of an aged care environment.
Project at a Glance
Project Consultant: Krystle Hargreaves
Client: St Andrews Byron Lodge, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Completed: 2026
Sector: Residential Aged Care Facility
Source: Designed & Manufactured in Australia by FHG
Custom: 2 Custom Furniture Solutions
Furniture: 94 Pieces Supplied
Scope: Bedrooms, Dining, Lounge & Memory Support Spaces
The Moodboard
A refined coastal-inspired moodboard drawing on the work of Australian designers Patricia Braune and Grace Garrett, blending layered textiles, natural timber tones and thoughtfully patterned upholstery. The palette balances sandy neutrals, muted coastal blues and organic greens, reflecting the relaxed character of Byron Bay. Subtle botanical and coastal motifs sit alongside clean, contemporary finishes, creating a curated material story that feels warm, residential and grounded, while remaining practical and considered for an aged care environment.
A Collaborative Design Process
With stakeholders located across different regions and managing busy schedules, communication and collaboration were essential to the project’s success.
We facilitated a series of design workshops and video conference presentations to review furniture options, specifications and design concepts. These sessions ensured all stakeholders remained informed and involved throughout the decision-making process.
To support final selections, we conducted an on-site consultation with key stakeholders, bringing a range of furniture pieces for residents and staff to trial. This hands-on approach allowed the client to evaluate comfort, functionality and suitability firsthand. Residents were also involved in the review process, providing valuable feedback that helped shape the final selections.
During this workshop, fabric options were explored and refined to ensure they met the client’s requirements for durability, cleanability and comfort. The selected fabrics also complemented the facility’s existing flooring and interior finishes, creating a cohesive and considered aesthetic.
Inspired by the Byron Bay Lifestyle
A key design objective was to create interiors that reflected the unique character of Byron Bay.
The furniture scheme incorporated colours, textures and patterns inspired by the local environment, with motifs including fish and palm leaves that celebrate the coastal setting. Thoughtful detailing, such as contrast piping, was incorporated throughout selected pieces. These details not only enhanced the visual appeal of the furniture but also assisted residents with deteriorating eyesight by providing greater visual definition.
The result is a collection of spaces that feel connected to their surroundings while delivering the comfort and practicality required in an aged care setting.
Tailored Solutions for Residents
As an Australian manufacturer, we were able to customise furniture to meet the specific needs of the facility and its residents.
A custom version of the Urban Wing Chair was developed with an increased back height to provide additional neck and head support for residents in their bedrooms. This tailored solution demonstrates the flexibility and responsiveness that local manufacturing provides, ensuring furniture can be adapted to suit individual project requirements.
We also designed and manufactured a custom buffet unit for the café and kitchen area, specifically sized to accommodate the facility’s toaster and operational requirements. This bespoke solution ensured the furniture worked seamlessly within the space while maintaining a cohesive design aesthetic.
Products featured in this project
Explore the FHG Look Book: Australian-Made Furniture Designed for People
Whether you’re fitting out a boutique aged care wing or a high-traffic commercial hub, the right furniture does more than fill a room. It supports the people inside it.
For over 25 years, we’ve been handcrafting furniture right here in Brisbane, combining local quality with designs that actually work for your residents and staff.
- Real Inspiration: See how thoughtful design transforms clinical spaces into homes.
- Built to Last: Quality Australian craftsmanship that stands up to daily life.
- Local Support: An Australian partner who understands your standards and your timelines.
Download the FHG Look Book and explore 25 years of Brisbane-made design:
