We’ve revamped our Sensory Room into a dark, cosy and calming space where children can feel safe, comfortable and fully supported. Although the room was recently fitted by Rhino Sensory, we reflected on how it was being used and realised it no longer met the needs of our children. The space had become a room of two halves — one dark and one light and it just wasn’t working.
So, we stripped it back and tied it all together. We’ve kept the stunning Matt Sewell bird mural from pre-sensory room days and wrapped the whole space floor to ceiling in a rich, sumptuous navy that ties in with the padded bubble‑tube area giving night sky vibes. Soft drapes create a gentle canopy overhead, with cosy reading baskets to encourage calm, quiet moments.
We’ve added a spinning sensory chair and balance board, a cocoon bean bag for deep‑pressure comfort and introduced new planet mats to bring movement, curiosity and a sense of wonder. We’ve embraced a “less is more” approach — the room now offers comfort without overwhelm.
Next steps: black out the window and install a ceiling projector with interactive, moving floor images.
We can’t wait to relaunch this space and make it accessible to even more children.
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