Brand new Aylesbury care home recognised for high-end design
Just weeks after opening its doors to residents, an Aylesbury care home has been named a finalist for a prestigious award which recognises interior design that supports wellbeing.
Aston Manor Care Home, part of Harrington Care Homes, which officially opened in October, has been shortlisted for the Best Interior Design award at the Healthcare Design Awards 2026. The home’s core design centres around a welcoming Central Hub, bringing together social, recreational and wellbeing spaces such as a piano lounge, family bistro and bar, cinema room, private dining room, salon and a dedicated wellness centre.
Part of the Harrington Homes group, Aston Manor was created in collaboration with Catalyst Interiors and RM Design Group. The home offers 88 bedrooms, including bariatric and residential suites, as well as a family suite. It provides residential, dementia and respite care, with additional services such as hydrotherapy and post-operative rehabilitation.
The awards celebrate care environments that feel warm, uplifting and easy to navigate, something the Aston Manor team says has been a priority from the very beginning. Thoughtful touches, including dementia-friendly signage, bespoke artwork and homely décor, help residents feel comfortable, confident and more at ease in their new surroundings.
Throughout the home, all areas are decorated with personality. Hand-drawn illustrations bring warmth to communal spaces and modern patterned furniture, sculptures and wall art also add character and texture.
The design also reflects Aston Manor's commitment to sustainability, featuring an EcoPure water system, paperless communication and the use of reusable materials throughout the building.
The winner of the award will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the London Hilton.
Speaking on the shortlisting, Harrington Care Home’s Director, Rishi Dhamecha, said: “We wanted Aston Manor to feel like a place where people can settle in quickly and still enjoy all the small things that make each day feel good. Being recognised for our design means a lot to us, because every detail, right down to the artwork on the walls, was chosen to help residents feel at home. We’re proud to be bringing something special to Aylesbury, and we’re excited to keep building those connections with our neighbours and local families.”
Despite only recently opening its doors, the home is already becoming part of the local community, hosting monthly events like ‘Blue Light Breakfasts’ and ‘Fish and Chip Friday’ that invite neighbours, families and community groups to pop in and get to know the team and the residents.