Matthew Barley
Interior DesignerRLPS ArchitectsMatthew Barley, IIDA, is an interior designer at RLPS Architects, He received a master's in interior architecture from Rhode Island School of Design. Prior to becoming an interior designer, Matt had over ten years of experience as a design build contractor specializing in custom homes, bespoke furniture and artistic design installations. Over the past eight years, Matt has been the lead interior designer working closely with owners to craft interior spaces that speak directly to brand, quality of materials, design longevity and connections to nature. He recently earned a certificate through Future London Academy for completing "Branding Now II" coursework.
E28 – The Seven Deadly Sins of Senior Living Bar Design: What Not to Do (and How to Do It Better)
Pre-Test: Think you know what makes or breaks a great bar in senior living? Jot down what you think are the seven deadly sins of bar design. At the e
…Pre-Test: Think you know what makes or breaks a great bar in senior living? Jot down what you think are the seven deadly sins of bar design. At the end of our session, we’ll reveal the list, score your guesses, and raise a glass to the top guesser!
…Pre-Test: Think you know what makes or breaks a great bar in senior living? Jot down what you think are the seven deadly sins of bar design. At the end of our session, we’ll reveal the list, score your guesses, and raise a glass to the top guesser! This interactive session will be led by two seasoned interior designers with a combined 25+ years of experience designing bars and social spaces across the senior living and hospitality sectors. Draw
…Pre-Test: Think you know what makes or breaks a great bar in senior living? Jot down what you think are the seven deadly sins of bar design. At the end of our session, we’ll reveal the list, score your guesses, and raise a glass to the top guesser! This interactive session will be led by two seasoned interior designers with a combined 25+ years of experience designing bars and social spaces across the senior living and hospitality sectors. Drawing from dozens of projects and insights gathered from owners, food service consultants, residents, and staff, we’ll share real-world lessons and inside tips for creating vibrant, functional, and future-ready bar environments. We'll explore what works—and what definitely doesn't—when designing bars for senior living communities. Through case studies, design strategies, and our “sins” list, attendees will learn how to balance aesthetics, operations, and resident engagement. Whether you’re a operator, designer or food service partner, this session will leave you with tangible ideas—and cautionary tales—to elevate your next bar project. Cheers to better bars in senior living! Spoiler Alert: One of the sins is... "We didn't consider staffing from the start!"
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