Transforming the healing environment - Dulux Trade

Colour in treatment and therapy roomsBoth a patient room and a working environment for medical staff,therapy and treatment rooms require very careful consideration.NeutralsBegin by choosing a neutral. This willbe the main broad wall colour thatflows through the scheme.ColoursConsultation roomsAlthough similar to patient rooms in terms of using a warmneutral for the main areas, interest can be achieved byusing a stronger combination of accent colours where visualdiagnosis does not take place, such as behind a desk.30YY 79/053Therapy roomsThe types of colours used in these areas depend uponthe type of therapy or treatment being given. More physicaltreatments, for instance would require a stimulating andenergising combination to encourage physical activity.61YY 85/050Operating Rooms71YY 87/078Most operating theatre walls are green or blue/greenin colour. This to counteract the effects on the eyeof prolonged staring at the deep red of an open wound.As green is the complimentary colour of red, it is ableto neutralize the after-image produced by the surgeon’sconcentration. A cooler muted palette is recommendedfor these areas.Jade White24 |