In buildings where the focus is on health and wellbeing, people need a soothing setting that feels in tune with nature. The Dulux Trade Lush palette can bring value to healthcare buildings by creating calm, restorative spaces where people can relax and recover.

Studies have shown that patients exposed to nature scenes have less anxiety, fewer pain medication requests and a quicker post-operative recovery. Even three to five minutes of time in nature or viewing nature-themed events can ease unpleasant emotions.

Lush colours, inspired by the tones of forests and woodlands, could help increase a sense of connection with nature. Subtle and soothing, they can make sterile and impersonal healthcare spaces feel more approachable, reducing stress for patients, visitors and staff.

These four colour schemes, using Dulux Trade Colour of the Year, Wild Wonder^TM, and the Lush palette can help bring value to healthcare buildings by creating a comfortable and restorative atmosphere.

From sterile to soothing

Inspired by nature, Lush colours can help to make a sterile and impersonal healthcare space feel familiar and soothing. Here, walls painted in soft greens, with windows highlighted in Wild Wonder, bring a softness and personality to a space that can often feel stark and clinical.

A comforting waiting area

The combination of shades in the Lush palette, together with Wild Wonder, can create a calm waiting area that helps both visitors and staff feel anchored and comfortable. Here, a split wall effect enhances the approachable feel of the space and adds visual interest.

A softer exterior that plays to nature

The linear feel of this contemporary exterior is softened by the colour scheme – a subtle green combined with Dulux Trade Colour of the Year, Wild Wonder. Inspired by nature, Lush colours also fit perfectly with the surrounding greenery, helping the building feel part of the landscape.

A tranquil outdoor space

Nature-inspired colours can help heighten the restorative benefits of a healthcare space. This exterior passageway, painted in a combination of Lush colours and Wild Wonder, blends perfectly with the surrounding landscape.