INCLUSIVE COLOUR (CONT) . DEMENTIA
Flooring should be matt and non slip. Glossy floors can appear wet and be seen as something to be avoided. They can also be slippery and a hard surface to fall on. Glossy floors are highly reflective and distort spatial boundaries.
The flooring remains similar in the two different areas.
A change in floor colour can be mistaken for a change in floor level. Rugs can be trip hazards and can be seen as an obstacle for people that experience spatial perception difficulties.
Flooring should be kept a uniform colour and tone where possible to avoid confusion. A change in floor colour can bemistaken for a change in floor level. Use similar colours even when floor covering types are different, a non slip wet resistant floor covering in a kitchen can be the same colour or tone as a carpet. The floor should have a 30 point LRV difference against the walls. Many commercial floor companies will provide a LRV for their floor coverings and offer specific solutions for Dementia Care settings.
The flooring on stairs can be in a different colour and tone to highlight a change in floor level. Highlight the edges of the stair tred through contrast and texture. The top and bottom stair tread can be a different colour, yellow is often used (it has a high luminance value and is noticed easily) to reduce the risk of falls.
PortlandWool Twist 904 Image courtesy: Danfloor UK Ltd
The pattern of the rug in combination with the shadows create the effect of movement.
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