Sensory Room Color Ideas
A sensory room provides a safe, calm and peaceful environment for someone that has sensory processing disorders. The color scheme of the room can be tailored to what is calming for the individual(s). Whether it is ocean blues, forest greens or black/white, color sets the mood for the room.
Anyone can benefit from a sensory room; however, it can especially be therapeutic for children and adults with Asperger's syndrome, autism and other sensory processing disorders.
A sensory room is set up with equipment and activities for the individuals needs. The key is creating an organized, safe and tranquil place. The room colors play a large role in setting the mood for the space. When creating a color scheme for the sensory room, consider the individual(s) involved and what colors are calming to them.
Possible color schemes:
- Ocean Blues: Many individuals find blues calming and give a sense of being at the beach. Start by painting the room ocean blue colors, then fill the room with blue and "sand" colored furniture. A beach mural and other ocean decor, such as shells and beach animals, can add to the ocean feel.
- Forest Greens: Others find a forest feeling more tranquil. A forest feel can be achieved by painting the room with a mural of trees and blue sky. The furniture should be shades of brown, green and blue.
- White/black: An all white or all black room can make the room feel more spacious and be comforting for someone that doesn't like to feel confined in a small space. It can also give a sense of safety and comfort since it will not over stimulate their senses.
- Colored Lights: Besides actual room colors, colored lights can also add to the serene feel and set the mood. As with room colors, one color may be more calming to one person and a different one for another. In general, you could use lighting that will compliment the rest of the room.