Comments on: Rx for Hospital Room Decor

By: Samantha

Samantha — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:11:12 +0000

My teenage daughter is in adn out of the hospital every other month. She has cystic fibrosis, and we are always coming up with decor ideas for her rooms. Out stay is 10-14 days and the hospital is a very drabby place, so to make out saty more enjoyable we decorate by the seasons. She is now 17 and does not really care to go all out like we used to but now comming up with ideas for a teenager is not easy. So all ideas are welcomed.

By: Greg Verlander

Greg Verlander — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:43:29 +0000

The hospital is focused on efficiency and cleanliness. Not much you can do to their rooms…
What happens when you have to bring a loved one home and they need to be in an “at home” hospital bed. So ugly and institutional. We developed a way to make that environment look just like home!
All home medical companies address the medical needs of the patient, no one, until TenderCare beds, addressed the emotional side. No one wants to be in a hospital bed…we want home to fell like….home!

By: Tracie Wood

Tracie Wood — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:18:35 +0000

I know how all of you feel. Not only are hospital rooms scary for kids- the medical devices and equipment are too! I think people are beginning to realize this and hospitals Child Life Centers are too. Check out Shrinkins The Healing Art, ( http://www.shrinkins.com ) it’s one of the cool new products available to help decorate devices and medical equipment – even orthopedic casts, to help make healing more fun for kids!

Sincerely,
Tracie

By: Angela @ ImagineCozy

Angela @ ImagineCozy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:59:49 +0000

What some wonderful ideas. It would make your stay so much better. .-= Angela @ ImagineCozy´s last blog ..Cool and Refreshing Makeover =-.

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By: Julia @ Hooked on Houses

Julia @ Hooked on Houses — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:06:04 +0000

So glad your daughter is feeling better now, bless her heart.

Great post! I always have similar thoughts when I’m stuck in a hospital room. The decor can make the experience more depressing when you’re sitting in an all-white room for days on end.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Susan!
.-= Julia @ Hooked on Houses´s last blog ..Hooked on Red, White, & Blue =-.

By: Rainey

Rainey — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:47:54 +0000

That’s a great idea and people would heal quicker too! I’m happy your baby is fine now…Have a wonderful weekend!
~Really Rainey~

By: Janmary, N Ireland

Janmary, N Ireland — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:16:28 +0000

Great idea to make kids hospital rooms less drab and scary.

Bring on the colors, fun and happiness
.-= Janmary, N Ireland´s last blog ..Welcome to My World (again!) =-.

By: isa

isa — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:09:55 +0000

I would be SO happy to see hospitals really turn it around – environment matters so much, and especially in healing! I love the surfer dog photo!
xo Isa
.-= isa´s last blog ..Home is Where the Ranunculus is… or Was… =-.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:05:44 +0000

Thanks for everyone’s kind words! I really feel for families with chronically ill children who are regulars at the “Hospital Hotels” – I might see if a group of CT redesigners would like to take on a project like this.

Oh, and my little girl is bouncing off the walls aready! Love it!