interiors
The interior scheme is fresh and
contemporary using light-toned woods and soft colours against a neutral background. The natural theme features in the
bronze-coloured laser-cut metal fretwork panel at the front of the reception desk and the decal on the glass screen to the café. And all the bedroom suites are
named after trees. “Details are important to give an
overall feeling of comfort and luxury,” Mason said. “Light fittings in the café and
reception area are oversized hoops and contemporary artworks hang in the reception, bedrooms and corridors in bespoke box frames. “Back-painted glass is used for
Helen McArdle Wing opens at Willow Burn Hospice
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nterior design is key to the success of the recently-opened Helen McArdle Wing at Willow Burn Hospice in
County Durham. Funded by a donation of £1.5m from
entrepreneur and philanthropist, Helen McArdle; the facility provides symptom management, respite care, short breaks, and end-of-life care to people with a life-limiting illness. Bernard Interiors was commissioned
to design and fit out the interior of the building to create an inviting and comforting contemporary environment through the reception area, community café, a six-room inpatient unit, spa bathroom, and family lounge. Each inpatient room also has its own
bathroom and private balcony. Commenting on the interior design
approach, Kathryn Mason, senior designer at Bernard Interiors, told hdm: “Helen envisioned a warm Scandinavian design which connected with the stunning views of the landscape surroundings. “We took a piece of artwork at
Willow Burn as inspiration. It was created a couple of years ago by patients, staff and volunteers during a project with Dry Water Arts, funded by a Big Lottery Awards for All grant. “It is a tree with each leaf handmade
from felt in vibrant colours, and it is now displayed as the focal point of the reception area. There are pops of the same colours throughout the building.”
splashbacks in the bathrooms and kitchen and all the project signage has been designed using a champagne- coloured metal lined with white for a clean and crisp finish.” For the inpatient suites hoist
manufacturer, Innova, designed a bespoke housing that was both practical and attractive as a piece of furniture, including lighting and decorative back panels. The beds are also a bespoke design by
Bernard interiors and MMO Medical with vinyl-upholstered head and footboards. McArdle said: “The interior design
combines comfort and style with everything that patients and staff need for care, and it looks absolutely stunning.” Paul Jackson, chairman of Willow
Burn Hospice, added: “We strive to provide a homely, welcoming environment and the interior design of the new wing not only helps patients to feel more relaxed, but it helps our staff to provide high-quality care, maintaining each person’s dignity, privacy and comfort.” The architect for the project was
IDPartnership and the contractor was Walter Thompson.
www.innovacareconcepts.com
www.bernardinteriors.co.uk www.idpartnership.com
www.mmomedical.fr www.walterthompson.co.uk www.drywaterarts.uk www.willow-burn.co.uk
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Images courtesy of Kristen McCluskie
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