12 Apr 2007
- Colours – Each colour has a psychological effect that should be considered as part of the overall colour scheme.
- Examples:
- Orange – Social space
- Blue – Calming
- At Walkergate the wayfinding strategy is enhanced by the use of colour to differentiate departments and uses within the building.
- Colours are chosen for each department that complement the type of healing taking place or the patient needs in each area.
- Colour helped to differentiate the departments’ identities that had come together in the building
- The colour of a department is expressed on the signage via a coloured disk.
- Colour can be expressed in paint – or through a coloured material e.g. wallpaper
- All finishes within Walkergate are co-ordinated e.g. floors; walls; seating; duvet covers; curtains and IPS units. Do not let one colour dominate a colour scheme in a room.
- Bright colours, e.g. behind reception, attract eyes and demand attention.
- In bedrooms, strong colours are positioned behind the bed so they do not demand attention all the time.
- On long corridors, WC areas are expressed with colour to help with identification.
- When choosing colour tones, consideration should be given to orientation of rooms. In north facing rooms colours will appear darker.
- Client brief important e.g. Nuffield Hospital wanted boutique Hotel look.
- Look at precedents and fashions on the high street for inspiration – what do Mr and Mrs Jones want?
- Colour wheel – opposites on colour wheel are complimentary.
- Accent colour – choose one accent colour in each room.
- Dulux diamond matt – hard wearing and water based and is therefore a useful product.
Posted by Phil Bentley in └ Design Reviews
Hope you don’t mind me adding the photo, seemed a bit contradictory having a review of colour on a grey page!