Sensory Rooms
Sensory rooms offer a carefully designed environment to stimulate the senses, encourage relaxation, and support engagement. These versatile spaces cater to various needs, from providing a calming retreat to enhancing learning and therapeutic experiences.
We specialise in creating bespoke sensory rooms that combine innovative technology with purposeful design. Every project is developed to deliver high-quality, impactful spaces that meet the needs of users across a range of settings and abilities.
How We Work
Design
We will work with you to design the perfect Sensory Environments to meet your needs and budget.
Installation
Our team of experienced engineers will install your system to the Highest Standards.
Training
We include full operational training on how to get the most from your new Sensory Space.
Support
Unrivalled Aftercare Support – Protecting your investment with our maintenance packages.
What Are Sensory Rooms?
Sensory rooms are custom-designed spaces filled with specialised equipment and features that engage the senses. These rooms are crafted to offer stimulation or relaxation depending on the user’s needs, making them valuable tools in settings like homes, schools, and therapeutic environments.
Sensory rooms typically include visual, auditory, and tactile elements. For example, soft lighting, soothing sounds, and interactive textures are combined to create an environment that promotes comfort and exploration. These features make sensory rooms incredibly versatile, whether they’re used for relaxation, focus, or skill development.
Uses & Key Features of Sensory Rooms
Multisensory Rooms
Multisensory rooms are dynamic environments designed to stimulate various senses simultaneously.
Key Features
These rooms typically include bubble tubes, fibre optic lights, sensory walls, and soothing sounds to engage sight, touch, and hearing.
Common Uses
Ideal for schools and therapy centres, multisensory rooms are perfect for fostering engagement and sensory exploration.
Calming Rooms
Calming rooms focus on reducing stress and providing a serene environment for relaxation.
Key Features
Soft lighting, comfortable seating, and gentle soundscapes create a peaceful atmosphere.
Common Uses
Frequently used in homes or care facilities to support individuals experiencing anxiety or sensory overload.
De-escalation Rooms
De-escalation rooms are designed to provide a safe and controlled space for individuals to regain composure during moments of heightened stress.
Key Features
Minimal stimuli, padded walls, and sensory tools like stress balls or weighted blankets.
Common Uses
Often found in schools, therapeutic settings, or special education facilities for managing emotional regulation.
Immersive Rooms
Immersive rooms use advanced technology to create fully engaging experiences that transport users to new environments.
Key Features
Virtual reality, 360-degree projections, and surround sound systems offer a completely immersive sensory journey.
Common Uses
Popular in therapy clinics and rehabilitation centres to simulate real-world scenarios for skill development or relaxation.
Interactive Rooms
Interactive rooms are designed to encourage active participation and exploration.
Key Features
Sensory panels, touch-activated lights, and games that respond to movement or sound.
Common Uses
Great for schools or therapy settings, these rooms help develop cognitive and motor skills through play.
Dark Rooms
Dark rooms provide a low-light environment to focus on specific sensory inputs like light or sound.
Key Features
Glow-in-the-dark objects, UV lighting, and tactile elements stand out in the dim surroundings.
Common Uses
Frequently used for individuals with visual impairments or sensory sensitivities, offering a focused and engaging sensory experience.
Who Can Benefit from a Sensory Room?
Sensory rooms are versatile spaces designed to support a wide range of individuals with varying needs. These rooms provide a calming or stimulating environment tailored to enhance well-being, learning, and emotional regulation. From children to adults, sensory rooms offer benefits that go beyond traditional support methods.
Private Residences
Home sensory rooms create a safe and personalised space for relaxation and exploration. They’re especially helpful for individuals with sensory sensitivities, offering a private environment to self-regulate and unwind. Families can also use these rooms to bond and engage in sensory play together.
Education including Mainstream and Special
Schools and educational centres use sensory rooms to enhance learning and provide a calming retreat for students. These spaces help improve focus, reduce anxiety, and encourage creativity, making them valuable for students of all abilities.
Private & NHS Hospitals
Healthcare settings, including recovery centres and specialist facilities, use sensory rooms to support emotional and physical well-being. They offer patients a therapeutic environment for relaxation, rehabilitation, or managing stress.
Community Spaces
Sensory rooms are an essential tool for supporting neurodiverse individuals. They cater to diverse needs, from enhancing sensory processing to offering a calming environment for those who experience sensory overload.
Businesses and community hubs are increasingly incorporating sensory rooms to support well-being. These spaces provide employees and visitors with a quiet place to decompress and recharge, promoting a more inclusive and mindful environment.
Health & Social Care
Sensory rooms in health and social care settings support emotional well-being and recovery. They provide calming environments for individuals in care homes or day centres, helping manage stress and improve mood. These spaces are especially beneficial for those with dementia, mental health challenges, or physical disabilities.
Charitable Organisations
Charitable organisations use sensory rooms to support individuals with disabilities, trauma, or mental health challenges. These spaces offer a safe environment for self-regulation and social inclusion, improving the quality of life for vulnerable communities.
Prisons & Secure Units
In prisons and secure units, sensory rooms help manage stress and reduce aggression. They provide a space for emotional regulation and mindfulness, supporting rehabilitation and improving well-being for individuals in high-pressure environments.
Designing Your Sensory Room
Initial Consultation and Planning
We start with a free consultation to understand your specific goals and needs. Whether you’re aiming for a calming space or an interactive learning area, we tailor every detail to your requirements.
Choosing the Right Equipment
Selecting the right equipment is critical to the room’s success, and the most popular features include:
- Lighting: LED light panels, fibre optic strands, and colour-changing lights.
- Sound: Speakers for nature sounds, white noise, or music therapy.
- Interactive Elements: Bubble tubes, sensory walls, and tactile panels.
- Seating: Bean bags, reclining chairs, or hammocks for comfort.
Room Layout and Installation
We consider the room’s size, shape, and purpose to create an optimised layout. Our professional installers ensure all equipment is safely fitted and ready for use.
The Sensory Technology Difference
Solutions
Whatever your space or budget, we will create an eye-catching sensory environment
Workmanship
Professionally installed sensory rooms backed by our unrivalled aftercare and support
Technology
From simple control through to computer-automated interactive learning experiences
Support
Maintenance friendly equipment for maximum reliability, making the most of your money
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Case Studies
Mayfield School is a special educational needs school in Birmingham for primary and secondary age children with ASC, SLD and PMLD. Although the school …
In 2023, we had the pleasure of working with Palatine Primary School to design, manufacture and install a brand-new sensory pool for the pupils at …
In December 2022, Sensory Technology was approached by East Ayrshire H&SCP to design and install a multisensory environment. This need for this new sensory project …
The Fen Rivers Academy provides specialist therapeutic education to pupils with SEMH. We were asked to turn a double space within the school into both a …