HINTS & TIPS 1. Alter the perception of the space: Horizontal lines can help increase the
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subject matter and reduce contrast glare and counteract eye strain. This feature wall will help the eye to relax as pupils look up from a task. The teaching wall and chairs can be the same colour to further engage the pupil with the subject matter being taught. Keep all remaining walls a neutral colour to offer variety. 5. Creating an un-distracting scheme: If the door is located on the same wall as the smart board, paint it the same colour as the wall to create an unbroken (and therefore un-distracting) feature wall. Reveals, architraves and ironmongery should be a different colour to address the Equality Act. 6. Skirting boards can distract from an overall decoration , especially if they are painted white or a much lighter shade than the walls. Consider painting them the same colour as the teaching wall or a similar hue to the carpet or flooring 7. Reduce clutter: Apart from the display of the smart board, keep the teaching wall free of any visual noise to reduce distractions and ensure the teaching material can be viewed easily and reduce clutter around the classroom where possible. 8. Make the best use of light: When choosing colour it’s best to view it under the light in which it will be seen, as different light sources can have a massive effect of our perception of a particular colour:
North facing rooms are illuminated by early morning light which projects a cool grey cast on all surfaces. Colours with a red undertone should be used in the décor to compensate for the coolness of the light. This doesn’t necessarily mean sticking to reds, and oranges; some shades of blue can include red pigments. Primary blues or shades of greens will make the room appear colder. South facing rooms benefit from the warm glow of afternoon sunlight. The intense golden rays and distinct shadows of a sunny, late afternoon can have a profound effect on the colours in a room. Southern Light is warm and cool dark colours work well in a room with a southern exposure. 9. Artificial lighting varies in colour temperature and projects different colour casts: Florescent light gives a blue/green cast whilst incandescent light gives colours a yellow/red cast. Colour rendition appears warm under incandescent and halogen lights. Reds and yellows are enhanced and blues and greens appear dark and moody. Contrastingly, under the cool cast of fluorescent lights, blues and greens are enhanced, while reds and yellows are muted. 10. Avoid blocking out all natural light as lack of light causes the body to produce melatonin, the hormone which induces sleep. Control the light to suit the function and install dimmer switches ideally.
perceived width of the space whilst vertical lines add to the perceived height. However, be aware that lines can either induce stress or create quite a calming environment. Horizontal lines create alpha waves that mentally assist de-stressing.Vertical lines can have the effect of increasing the perceived height of a space but they create beta wavelengths which are thought to induce stress. 2. Cool, light colours will help make a space seem larger than it actually is whilst the opposite is true of warm, dark colours which will make a space seem smaller and more intimate. Some cool, dark colours can make a space seem larger whilst making it seem quite cosy. 3. Think about the required atmosphere: Cool colour schemes have a very efficient, calming effect and pupils can easily concentrate on the smart board. This is especially important when pupils are required to focus on listening, reading and understanding. Warm colour schemes have a welcoming effect.Warm colours lift the pupils’ spirits and lessen nervousness. This is especially important when pupils are required to focus on discussing, communicating and understanding. 4. Optimise the function of a space: Paint the teaching wall in a deeper mid toned shade than all other walls to focus attention on the
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