Posts Tagged: Healthcare DI
The Effect of Colour in Dementia Care Homes
In the past, Dementia Care Homes only catered to the functionality and in some instances, were felt to be uninspiring in specific design to fulfil its livable potential. Fortunately, environmental psychologists have proved that a space that is warm, positive and well-designed can improve patients mental-wellbeing and healthcare. [Find Bespoke by Evans on the BCFA… Read More >
Franklite’s Dedicated Healthcare Range
Introducing Franklite’s dedicated lighting range for the Health Care industry. The decorative shades of the Woburn range can be designed using antimicrobial fabric making them perfect for Care Homes and Health Care facilities. [Find Franklite on the BCFA Product Finder] The significance of using antimicrobial fabric is the protection it offers against bacteria, fungi, viruses… Read More >
Transforming Mulberry Court to a Boutique Country Style Care Home
Mulberry Court is an all-inclusive 24-bedroom Residential Care home in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. The home was in need of refurbishment and the owners, The Freemantle Trust, wanted to create the look and feel of a Boutique Country Style Care Home. Diana Celella of The Drawing Room Interiors was appointed as the Interior Designer. Specialising… Read More >
Whittle Court Retirement Home Refurbishment
Whittle Court is a Stonewater Retirement Living scheme consisting of 40 ground, first and second floor apartments. The project was in need of a refurbishment which was undertaken by Stonewater property team, led by Glenn Loftus, with Interior Design by Diana Celella of Drawing Room Interiors. The residents were very much involved in the refurbishment,… Read More >
Will Nightingale Hospitals Prompt Health Estates to Consider the Benefits of Busbar?
Paul Allen from CMD, the specialist in underfloor power distribution systems, discusses the use of busbar powertrack in a Nightingale Field Hospital and what can be learned for future hospital development and emergency response. [Find CMD on the BCFA Product Finder] With two vaccines now being rolled out to the UK population, there is hope… Read More >
The Rise of the Vinyls
The lifespan of vinyl’s are incomparable to other fabrics. The longevity of their makeup Is remarkable making it a really cost effective and sustainable choice for contract settings. With 165 vinyl upholstery fabrics to choose from, ILIV’s collections have been intelligently designed to cater to every aspect of the contract market from faux-leather to herringbone… Read More >
Dulux Trade – Designing for Dementia
Dulux Trade is furthering its commitment to provide colour and design support to enable the step-change necessary in the provision of environments for an ageing UK population and supporting people living with dementia. The Dulux Trade Occupant Centred Colour and Design (OCCD) hub showcases industry leading initiatives, piloted alongside industry partners, furthering ideas around the… Read More >