A Sensory Room is a space where people are treated as sensory beings. Sensory Rooms feel good.
I understand you're thinking about creating a Sensory Room and you've come to the right place: you want a magical space and in TFH
a UK manufacturer that's been developing state-of-the-art sensory kit since the earliest days of Snoezelen Therapy you have found your trusty stead.
a UK manufacturer that's been developing state-of-the-art sensory kit since the earliest days of Snoezelen Therapy you have found your trusty stead.
We install.
To work our magic, there are three things we need — three golden things, that very few people can do:
The Gold every quest needs to know its Budget. We can work with copper coins and dragon hoards, but if you have magic beans you have misunderstood this absurd metaphor.
The Golden Dimensions (to the nearest inch) We deal with giants and pixies, so "bedroom size" is vague — arm yourself with a tape measure.
A Treasure map. We really need to know what we have to work around — doors, windows, radiators, pipes, the mysterious wardrobe that can't be moved.
Photos are helpful, but we need that sketch.
Bring us these golden things three and TFH will conjure you a budgeted and atmospheric design for your space that will inspire your crew.
We have teams in the USA, Canada, and Sweden — so wherever you are in the kingdom vi kan hjälpa till.
Where are you? (And what do you want)?
FAQ
What is Snoezelen therapy?
A gentle approach. The idea that people should have time to be, not to do. To take pleasure from their environment. Literally to doze and to sniff (in Dutch). Of course there is more to it but that is the core.
A gentle approach. The idea that people should have time to be, not to do. To take pleasure from their environment. Literally to doze and to sniff (in Dutch). Of course there is more to it but that is the core.
Can you afford an MSE and do you have the space?
You need about £8 – 30k and a space with some uncluttered zones
You need about £8 – 30k and a space with some uncluttered zones
Still there?
Great, do a sketch of the space and perhaps take some photos.
Photos are helpful, but we really need the sketch, show us your doors!
Then set your budget.
£8k Sensory room minimum?
Paying for us to come a long way from Kidderminster to Fit less than £8k of Kit just never materialises, the Kit to Fit ratio suggests £8k, try us.
Paying for us to come a long way from Kidderminster to Fit less than £8k of Kit just never materialises, the Kit to Fit ratio suggests £8k, try us.
I don’t have a clutter-free zone
That’s tricky and is likely to cost both in terms of fit and satisfaction, we don’t actually work magic, you need a corner with 90cm along each wall or its uphill all the way.
That’s tricky and is likely to cost both in terms of fit and satisfaction, we don’t actually work magic, you need a corner with 90cm along each wall or its uphill all the way.
My population is old, strong, destructive, comatose
Fine, we deal with giants, pixies and accountants. MSE is still largely “for” people with special needs, so (sigh) for the record that includes Autism, PMLD, dementia, sensory processing disorder.
Fine, we deal with giants, pixies and accountants. MSE is still largely “for” people with special needs, so (sigh) for the record that includes Autism, PMLD, dementia, sensory processing disorder.
I work in a hospital, residential centre, school, education, healthcare, public sector or at home.
So do we & You are literally doing my SEO, thanks.
So do we & You are literally doing my SEO, thanks.
Do you do different types of MSE : calming, energising, immersive etc (SEO joke)?
All sensory rooms look alike, like all dragons do, you know it’s an MSE but all are slightly different. The big fire-breathing difference is the presence of a swing. A swing adds some danger which is anathema to the first principle of MSE (this is a safe space) but that’s ok somehow.
All sensory rooms look alike, like all dragons do, you know it’s an MSE but all are slightly different. The big fire-breathing difference is the presence of a swing. A swing adds some danger which is anathema to the first principle of MSE (this is a safe space) but that’s ok somehow.
Is a multi-sensory environment the same as a sensory room?
Yes of course but MSE is easier to say than MSR, so Environment sticks around. Plus it sounds more impressive, which is itself important. We say MSE and Sensory Room and retain the importance. The key that everyone forgets is
Yes of course but MSE is easier to say than MSR, so Environment sticks around. Plus it sounds more impressive, which is itself important. We say MSE and Sensory Room and retain the importance. The key that everyone forgets is
What is a Sensory Room?
A place where the rules are different. It’s full of kit designed to free your senses, so it is about the people in it. It’s a sensory bridge between people and YOU are the most interactive, sensitive, rewarding, dynamic thing in there. A sensory room is where your senses take over
A place where the rules are different. It’s full of kit designed to free your senses, so it is about the people in it. It’s a sensory bridge between people and YOU are the most interactive, sensitive, rewarding, dynamic thing in there. A sensory room is where your senses take over
What’s the Sensory room design process? Why TFH?
If TFH build yours you will be paying for Kit and Fit. You will choose your sensory equipment from our range of Kit and ours is the best, and we will come and install it. Then we will measure the gaps and then we will Fit the padding in some or all of those gaps. If you don’t want us to Fit, then you can install it yourself, honestly.
If TFH build yours you will be paying for Kit and Fit. You will choose your sensory equipment from our range of Kit and ours is the best, and we will come and install it. Then we will measure the gaps and then we will Fit the padding in some or all of those gaps. If you don’t want us to Fit, then you can install it yourself, honestly.
We will work out a design that you like to fit your budget and you pay us when we are done, or upfront if you are a builder. Sorry thems the rules.
What can I expect from the space once it is installed?
A Multi Sensory Environment is transformative, in the moment, (the wow factor is a big), and also for the whole institution that they exist within. There is something magical about a building with an MSE in it, it becomes the heart of the building and we encourage minimal training so that everyone (even the accountants) have used it and everyone at all times carries a little bit of MSE magic with them wherever they are in that building.
A Multi Sensory Environment is transformative, in the moment, (the wow factor is a big), and also for the whole institution that they exist within. There is something magical about a building with an MSE in it, it becomes the heart of the building and we encourage minimal training so that everyone (even the accountants) have used it and everyone at all times carries a little bit of MSE magic with them wherever they are in that building.
How much training do I need?
Almost none, some people are naturals, others need to forget more than they need to learn. There is one simple principle This poster will be displayed outside the MSE and this one within it. Your training is complete. (further training is available).
Almost none, some people are naturals, others need to forget more than they need to learn. There is one simple principle This poster will be displayed outside the MSE and this one within it. Your training is complete. (further training is available).
Will it last?
If you look after it. Our Sensory Equipment comes with a one year warranty, and we offer a service package.
If you look after it. Our Sensory Equipment comes with a one year warranty, and we offer a service package.
Can I upgrade later?
Yeah, but if that’s on the cards let us know asap, your ultimate MSE can be planned for, in our initial design.
Yeah, but if that’s on the cards let us know asap, your ultimate MSE can be planned for, in our initial design.
Can I visit one first?
We have a showroom you can visit, or better? Browse around remotely, or right now! Watch me guide you round it in a video.
We have a showroom you can visit, or better? Browse around remotely, or right now! Watch me guide you round it in a video.
Is there funding help?
We can help gee up your backers with visuals, or a tour, but we are on the other side of that fence dear reader.
We can help gee up your backers with visuals, or a tour, but we are on the other side of that fence dear reader.
Can you work with our builder or architect?
Sure. Actually we would love to get to know your architect. If you are doing electrical work we want to give very specific information, but in general do not let them put a dado rail in!
Sure. Actually we would love to get to know your architect. If you are doing electrical work we want to give very specific information, but in general do not let them put a dado rail in!
Does MSE actually work?
They clearly work, the problem is proof
They clearly work, the problem is proof
We like our customers to say “well that worked” ritually after every good session, because proof that MSE’s work is hard to come by for many reasons .
What’s the lead time?
Oh! You asked – TFH International keep £4M worth of Kit in stock, bespoke (pads to Fit the gaps) takes 4 weeks, Fit requires diary synergy (holidays?) - pleasure doing business with you.
Oh! You asked – TFH International keep £4M worth of Kit in stock, bespoke (pads to Fit the gaps) takes 4 weeks, Fit requires diary synergy (holidays?) - pleasure doing business with you.