Transforming the healing environment - Dulux Trade

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Colour in patient roomsPatient rooms should be comfortable, calm, non-intimidating, safe andpersonalised. Lighting is often subdued, so this should influence colourchoice. Excessive use of bright colours can interfere with visualdiagnosis and lead to overstimulation.NeutralsBegin by choosing a neutral. This willbe the main broad wall colour thatflows through the scheme.ColoursWard areasIt is important to keep these areas light and fresh as colourswith too much saturation could effect visual diagnosis.To give interest, a softer palette can be used to highlightkey features such as behind the sink area, cupboard doorsor window walls. It is still important however to ensure theseareas give a modern and uplifting impression as patientsoften spend long amounts of time in them.TimelessPaediatric UnitsOchre WhiteChildren’s wards need to be interesting and vibrant.Using a simple combination of pure accents can createan impression of fun that is appealing and reassuringto children. Using a clear and unsophisticated palettecan help to reduce patient anxiety and confusion bydistracting their senses.Intensive care30GY 88/014These areas need to be calming and restful. A soft neutralcolour is recommended in these areas, however to avoida bland looking environment, muted and soothing accentscan be used in small areas.81YY 87/03122 |
COLOURFeature WallsDoors90YY 62/26445YY 72/230 10RR 13/08190GG 64/08850BB 54/079 90BG 17/090Feature WallsDoors64RR 12/43690YY 58/42481BG 09/24110BG 39/24410GG 49/30016BG 24/357Feature WallsDoors90YR 57/07050RB 48/05150RR 32/02910YR 55/03750GG 55/049Javelin| 23
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