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enhance wellbeing and improve physical health; increase trust and confidence; and improve staff focus and experience.
In my 2020 report entitled Colour as a Design Tool: The Design of the Effects of Light and Surface Colours in Relation to the Experience and Behaviour of People in the Built Space, there are some compelling statistics. Did you know that a positive atmosphere can improve the wellbeing of building occupants, visitors and staff by up to 100%?
Furthermore, a colour concept that takes into consideration daylight conditions, structural context, and usability criteria, improves workplace identification by more than 50% and reduces sick leave by around 30%; while the rating of the working environment among staff improved by 40%. Given the enormous challenges around recruitment and retention in the healthcare sector, the colour of the flooring has a far greater impact than many would initially think.
The balance of colours is crucial for maintaining a professional yet comforting atmosphere, without evoking a sense of coldness, and by using earth tone colours on flooring such as a grey-green, or grey-blue range, it projects seriousness and credibility which is particularly important for patient trust.
By selecting the right floor colours, and creating functional spaces with pleasant room colours and light temperature – which mimic daylight – it creates conditions that promote a more productive and focused environment.
TC:WHAT COLOURS ARE INCLUDED IN THE
COLLECTION AND WHY? DAB: The Bona Resilient Solution Colour Collection integrates tones and colours inspired by the natural world, meticulously selected and thoughtfully designed to cater to the diverse and unique needs of healthcare sector. There are five colour collections, and 15 earthbound colours; all of which bring nature indoors. The five colour collections include Soothing Earth,
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Comforting Clay, Calming Sand, Healing Mud and Grounding Stone; each with its own selection of colours to help foster a tranquil environment.
Importantly, they are thoughtfully designed in darker, muted, and subtle tones to allow balanced interplay with other colours in the space. All of these colours embody different qualities and strive towards forming a nurturing, balanced, and cosy atmosphere to create a sense of tranquillity and relaxation.
Additionally, colour chips can also be added to the surface, and again the colour chip collection has been formulated alongside, including Earthy Charm, Raw Umber, Desert Greige, Alabaster Beige, and Chalky Taupe.
TC:HOW DOES IT APPLY TO MY
HEALTHCARE ORGANISATION? DAB: The colour of flooring has a profound effect on staff, patients and visitors, and there is clear evidence to support this.
The colours of the flooring form the foundation of any colour concept. A calm and harmonious base atmosphere can be enhanced with accent colours on walls and furnishings as needed. It is essential that the flooring's colour allows for a wide range of combinations, as it typically cannot be changed in every room due to economic and maintenance considerations. Additionally, flooring is the most durable element of interior design. The Bona Colour Collection offers a soothing base palette that can be flexibly combined with all other room colours, maintaining its timeless appeal throughout its entire lifespan.
To get a better idea of how a new surface colour would look in a facility, make use of a floor visualiser tool. This free resource is quick and easy to use, and enables you to take a photograph of your space and automatically applies the colour of your choice to the flooring.
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