This paediatric emergency department interior design project for Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was delivered in collaboration with Studio KHid. The scheme transforms the Children’s Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit into an uplifting, child centred healthcare environment. It is designed to reduce anxiety, support wellbeing and improve the overall patient and family experience.
The immersive under the sea theme creates a calm, welcoming paediatric healthcare environment for children, families and clinical teams.
Our approach to paediatric healthcare interior design focused on creating a fully immersive patient journey from arrival through to treatment. The under the sea concept has been woven consistently throughout waiting areas, corridors, triage, treatment rooms and see + treat spaces. It supported intuitive wayfinding, distraction and emotional reassurance.
A key consideration was inclusive and neurodiverse friendly design. The scheme balances playful public areas with calmer, low stimulation clinical spaces, supporting a wide range of sensory needs.
The paediatric emergency waiting room was a central focus of the project. We developed the layout to maximise seating capacity while maintaining comfort, accessibility and clear visibility for staff and families.
We designed bespoke seating and tables specifically for the space, balancing durability with the demands of a high traffic NHS healthcare environment. Interactive wall equipment, bespoke coffee table tablets, custom fish inspired lighting and coral installations actively encourage distraction and engagement within the waiting area.
To support modern patient and family needs, we integrated device charging points throughout the space, allowing parents and patients to stay connected with family and loved ones during often stressful waiting periods.
We embedded wayfinding and signage directly into the interior design through bespoke wall graphics applied to Digiclad panels, improving navigation while reinforcing the overall narrative. These graphics combine playful illustration with clear visual cues, improving navigation and reducing anxiety within the children’s emergency department.
Across treatment rooms, triage areas and see + treat rooms, the interior design becomes intentionally calmer. Simplified under the sea graphics, a softer colour palette and reduced visual complexity help create a reassuring clinical environment suitable for assessment and treatment.
This approach is particularly supportive for neurodivergent patients and children who may find highly stimulating environments overwhelming. Interactive digital screens offer gentle distraction without compromising clinical clarity.
We used eight colours throughout the paediatric emergency department interior scheme. These colour variations help define individual rooms and zones, supporting intuitive wayfinding while adding warmth, character and identity to the clinical setting.
Forbo Marmoleum flooring was specified throughout the paediatric emergency department due to its strong sustainability credentials, durability and suitability for healthcare environments. This aligns with NHS sustainability goals and responsible interior design principles.
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The completed paediatric emergency department provides a calm, engaging and inclusive healthcare environment for children, families and NHS staff. Immersive storytelling, bespoke furniture, inclusive design principles and sustainable materials show how thoughtful interior design can transform the paediatric emergency care experience.
This project highlights Boaz Studio’s expertise in NHS interior design, paediatric healthcare environments, sustainable healthcare design and collaborative work in complex clinical settings.
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