All Photography: Tara Juno Rowse | Mural: Natasha Hulse Design
Colour has the power to transform not just spaces, but how we feel within them. That belief sits at the heart of a recent project at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) in Milton, where we joined a remarkable collaboration to reimagine the hospice’s family accommodation. This space is designed to offer warmth, calm, and comfort to parents and carers staying close to their children.
Led by Kelling Designs, the transformation fully renovated bedrooms, bathrooms, and a kitchen, turning once tired and clinical areas into peaceful, restorative sanctuaries. Every detail was considered, from the softness of the furnishings to the tone of the walls. The project was made possible by the generosity of the interior design community, who gave their time, expertise, and materials to support families during life’s most difficult moments.
At the heart of this transformation is a hand-painted mural by artist Natasha Hulse. Flowing gently along the corridor leading to the bedrooms, the mural celebrates the Cambridgeshire countryside through sweeping florals, leafy trees, and soft colour. It offers a natural moment of pause and a glimpse of the beauty outside.
“I wanted to take people somewhere else, to surround them with something peaceful and grounding,” Natasha explained. “It’s not just decorative. It’s about creating an emotional shift, something immersive, something soothing.”
Created entirely by hand over seven days, the mural was painted using a selection of Farrow & Ball colours, chosen for their softness and subtle variation. “The colours were unbelievably beautiful to work with,” Natasha said. “Powdery, durable, and gentle, they allowed me to build something timeless.”
For many families, this mural is the first thing they see. It guides them away from the noise of the care floor and into a space designed for reflection, sleep, and privacy. One member of the EACH team shared: “It brings the outside in. It changes how the space feels entirely.”
The mural forms part of a complete redesign, shaped not just by function but by feeling. It’s a space created with empathy, one that understands the emotional needs of those staying there. Each detail, from the furnishings to the colour palette, helps ensure families feel safe, seen, and supported.
We were honoured to supply the paints for this meaningful project and proud to stand alongside those using creativity and compassion to make a difference. It is a reminder that colour is more than aesthetic. It can be a source of strength, comfort, and care.
To learn more about the work EACH does, visit www.each.org.uk.
