Kerry Southern-Reason transforms neglected care homes into beautiful spaces
- Kerry Southern-Reason became inspired to redesign care homes after her grandmother entered a poorly managed facility.
- She found the environment appalling, charging exorbitant fees while providing inadequate care.
- Her personal experience led her to focus on transforming care homes to prevent similar distress for other families.
In 2016, Kerry Southern-Reason's grandmother, Joan Stone, moved into a care home that left a lasting negative impression on her. Upon visiting the care facility, Kerry found it to be in a deplorable state, describing it as the most disgusting place she had ever seen, despite the high weekly cost of at least £1,400. This shocking experience spurred Kerry to leave her previous life, which included working with celebrities and advising on popular television makeover shows. Since that moment, she has dedicated her efforts to redesigning care homes through her company, Care Home Interiors, hoping to ensure that other families do not have to face the same distressing conditions. Kerry's initiative reflects a growing awareness of the need for quality environments in care facilities, which are crucial for the well-being of residents. Through her work, she aims to reshape how society views and experiences care homes, bringing a long-overdue change to an industry often criticized for neglect and disrepair. Her journey illustrates the power of personal experience in igniting a commitment to social change.