Medical Interior Design – Choosing Color for Wellness

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I N T E R I O R D E S I G N
C H O O S I N G
C O L O R F O R
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Have you ever considered
choosing a particular color for
wellness? Imagine you’re attending
an appointment in a hospital or
clinic, for example a chemotherapy
suite.
You’re feeling unwell and you know
that as your treatment proceeds, you
will likely feel worse before you feel
any better.
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Now imagine the walls of the
chemotherapy suite are painted a vibrant
shade of pink. How do you think this will
impact on how you feel?
Will it have a calming, fresh, anti-nausea
effect? Or will it potentially make you
feel sicker?
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Now think back to how you remember
hospitals and doctors’ ofﬁces from
your childhood. You will likely remember
most clearly not just the uncomfortable,
ugly space, and perhaps that universal
“hospital” disinfectant smell that you
never forget, but I suspect you also have
an image of walls painted “hospital
green.” How does remembering this
color shade make you feel? Anxious?
Nervous? Panicky? Unwell?
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H O W D O E S C O L O R I M PA C T
T H E H E A LT H O F PAT I E N T S ?
Color has an enormous impact on how we feel,
our moods and also our physical response to a
space. For this reason, when we consider medical
interior design, we need to truly consider the
psychology involved behind colors.
Color is a powerful force in our lives. It can change
emotions, moods, and cause physiological and
psychological reactions. Certain colors have been
proven to increase metabolism, blood pressure,
and cause eyestrain. Other colors stimulate
appetite; some can depress the nervous system;
others can create a sense of calm and wellbeing.
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H O W D O E S C O L O R I M PA C T
T H E H E A LT H O F PAT I E N T S ?
The individual experience of color is very subjective,
and while one person may love a color, another may
not respond so well to it. Personal experiences of
color have an enormous impact. There are, however,
some generalizations that stand:
✓ Red, orange, yellow, reddish-purple, and
cream are warm colors – these stimulate and
evoke feelings ranging from comfort and warmth
to passion and anger.
✓ Blue, green, indigo, violet and stark white are
cool colors – they evoke feelings ranging from
balance and calmness to indifference and even
sadness.
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C O L O R S H AV E B E E N U S E D T O H E A L
F O R M I L L E N N I A , I N C L U D I N G B Y
T H E A N C I E N T C H I N E S E A N D T H E
A N C I E N T E G Y P T I A N S .
✓ Red was used to increase circulation and
to stimulate the mind and body. It is
today seen by some as a powerful agent
for healing blood and circulation issues
and even conquering cancer.
✓ Yellow was traditionally used for
purification and to stimulate the nerves.
✓ Orange was valued as a lung healer and
energy promoter, with a warm yet gentle
effect.
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C O L O R S H AV E B E E N U S E D T O
H E A L F O R M I L L E N N I A , I N C L U D I N G
B Y T H E A N C I E N T C H I N E S E A N D
T H E A N C I E N T E G Y P T I A N S .
✓ Blue is perceived as soothing and calming.
✓ Green is believed to be a very effective
healer, balancing emotions – it’s all about
choosing the right shade.
✓ White is clean, fresh, wholesome, and bright.
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W H AT C O L O R S F O R W E L L N E S S A R E
I D E A L I N M E D I C A L I N T E R I O R S ?
The use of color in medical interior design should
aim to curb stress, strengthen feelings of calm and
wellbeing, and encourage relaxation. Natural light
is an important part of this; however, there are some
paint and décor hues that can help achieve these
aims. The right color palette can transform a
healthcare facility and the experience of those who
use it.
✓ Choose balance between harmoniously chosen
colors, natural light, and controlled lighting.
✓ Avoid bright and vibrant color in patient rooms
– instead choose muted cool tones.
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W H AT C O L O R S F O R
W E L L N E S S A R E I D E A L I N
M E D I C A L I N T E R I O R S ?
✓ Neutral tones can be very tranquil.
✓ Highly saturated reds and yellows can
evoke anxiety.
✓ Medical interiors like doctors’ offices and
clinics benefit greatly from using tones from
nature.
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C H O O S E C O L O R F O R
W E L L N E S S I N Y O U R
M E D I C A L I N T E R I O R S
The professional team at Medical Interior Design
have many years of experience in all aspects of
innovative healthcare design, and a profound
understanding and application of the psychology
involved behinds colors.
Here at Medical Interior Design, we provide our
premium, top class services to medical practices,
clinics, and hospitals all over the United States
from New York City all the way to Los Angeles.
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C H O O S E C O L O R F O R W E L L N E S S
I N Y O U R M E D I C A L I N T E R I O R S
To learn more about how we can help
customize your interior decor for
wellness, please call us today at
800-258-0702, or visit our website at
www.medicalinteriordesign.com.
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