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Residential

Have you ever been in someone’s home, or in a particular place and felt like you suddenly had to leave and weren’t sure why?  You felt uncomfortable? Overwhelmed?  Agitated? You may have sensory sensitivities and not even realize it! Even if you don’t, personalized sensory design can still improve the feel and function of your home.

Perhaps you love the aesthetic of your home but find you’re anxious or can’t seem to decompress as you would like?  Conversely, maybe you find you can’t concentrate, focus or be as productive as you intended?

You might think it’s your fault, or that you’re just too stressed or busy. In most circumstances, it’s not you at all. It’s your environment.  /Even though you may love the design of your space, it may not be serving your needs. People rarely realize, when designing the décor of a home, that sensory elements can have a significant impact on feel and functionality. Effective sensory design is paramount in making a home and the function of each space work for us. It can actually buoy us into the mental and emotional state desired in any given room.

It is almost always the color, lighting, scent, spatial organization and general acoustics that make the ultimate difference in how comfortable and productive we are in our surroundings.

Special Needs / Sensory Sensitivities (ASD/SPD/ADHD/Other)

Do you identify with any of these?

• Do you or any individual in your household have trouble getting your child to go to sleep or remain in their own bed?
• Do you or any individual in your household avoid spending time in their bedroom?
• Are you or any individual in your household unusually energetic, perhaps aggressive?
• Does your child have frequent tantrums and outbursts?
• Do you or any individual in your household have difficulty self-regulating?
• Does your child squint, squeeze their eyes shut or cover their ears frequently?
• Do you or any individual in your household have difficulty staying focused and productive in your home office?
• Does your home office also serve as your child’s playroom?
• Do you have a child with special need and a sibling sharing a bedroom?

LHSD focuses on the unique needs of each person and their particular challenges as well as the ultimate goals for parents and the family as a whole. We address the intended function of the space, and how we can improve the design to support the needs of every individual utilizing the space, allowing them to thrive!

Elder Care Communities / Facilities

When looking to create surroundings that can have a genuine impact on our senior community, working with sensory elements in a space, large or small, is the first step in making a conducive and genuinely supportive environment. This is particularly important when assisting with difficult cognitive conditions such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Those with other mentally degenerative issues and more general ailments such as depression, anxiety, sudden bouts of aggression and loneliness, can be profoundly affected by environmental stimuli as well.

While the overall appeal of an attractive aesthetic is of course important and helpful, starting with the optimal sensory support is critical. It will truly aid that aesthetic, taking a more active role in easing the mental challenges, discomfort, fears, and frustrations of our seniors.

Commercial (Corporate)

What if I told you that changing your employees’ sensory surroundings could increase your profitability? And at the same time, improve your employees’ morale, productivity and job satisfaction? The design of a workspace is integral to the efficiency of the business, and sensory design can make a huge impact.

In corporate environments, we make design recommendations that are best suited to the function of each space. Careful selection of color, lighting and other sensory elements, can help increase energy, improve mental focus, and optimize the overall productivity in a workspace.

We work directly with business owners to optimize the functionality of their office space. We also consult with interior designers, adding our expertise to theirs. We collaborate with them in order to select the ideal colors, lighting, spatial organization, sound masking and other sensory elements.

These same techniques can be utilized in educational facilities, medical facilities, hospitality and more. Each has their own unique goals. We either review and advise on conceptual designs as they’re being created, or work with architects and/or interior designers throughout the process.

Consulting for Interior Designers

Sensory design goes beyond aesthetics – it’s about creating spaces that feel as good as they look. For interior designers, integrating sensory design expertise into their projects can elevate their work to a whole new level by addressing the emotional, functional, and sensory needs of their clients. Whether designing for families, schools, businesses, or corporate offices, sensory design ensures that every environment promotes comfort, focus, and well-being.

In corporate office design, sensory design expertise can help create workspaces that reduce stress, enhance productivity and profitability, and foster collaboration. From optimizing lighting to reducing eye strain to selecting textures and colors that boost creativity and focus, sensory design can transform a typical office into a thriving, people-centric environment.

By collaborating with a sensory design expert, designers gain access to specialized insights into color psychology, textures, lighting, and layouts that can significantly impact mood and behavior. This approach is particularly valuable when designing for children, individuals with autism, or spaces that demand calm and engagement, like classrooms, healthcare facilities, or dynamic work environments.

Partnering with a sensory design specialist allows interior designers to offer clients a truly holistic design experience, creating spaces that are not only beautiful but also deeply nurturing, functional, and tailored to diverse needs.