Blooming by Sarah Abbott at Alder Hey Children's Hospital

Alder Hey Blooming by Sarah Abbott, images by Rob Battersby

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Transforming Alder Hey with Sarah Abbott's Blooming Artwork

Project Date: May 2026

Vinyline was proud to collaborate with artist Sarah Abbott and the team at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to manufacture and install the stunning Blooming artwork across three of the hospital’s Critical Care Corridors.

Spanning 75 linear metres, the installation transformed previously plain corridors into bright, uplifting spaces filled with colourful floral artwork, helping to create a more welcoming and positive environment for patients, families, visitors and hospital staff.

Photography by Rob Battersby & Sarah Abbott. 

75 linear metres of vinyls in alder hey by vinyline

The Brief

Working closely with Sarah Abbott, our objective was to faithfully reproduce her Blooming artwork while ensuring the finished installation was durable, practical and suitable for a busy healthcare environment.

The project required a solution that would not only showcase the intricate artwork but also withstand the demands of a high-traffic hospital setting, where longevity and ease of maintenance are essential.

Creating Better Healthcare Environments Through Graphics

Environmental graphics play an important role in modern healthcare settings, helping to create calmer, more welcoming spaces for patients, visitors and healthcare professionals. From feature wall graphics and corridor artwork to wayfinding and bespoke signage, carefully designed graphics can improve the overall experience while bringing colour, creativity and personality into clinical environments. At Vinyline, we work with artists, designers, NHS trusts and healthcare providers to manufacture and install high-quality graphics that are durable, easy to maintain and designed specifically for busy hospital environments. Every project is tailored to the space, ensuring the finished installation is both visually impactful and practical for everyday use.

Hospital wall graphics creating calming healthcare environment

Our Solution

Using premium print-and-cut vinyl, our production team carefully manufactured hundreds of individual floral elements to bring Sarah’s artwork to life. Rather than producing the installation as large continuous panels, each flower was individually cut, allowing any damaged sections to be replaced quickly and easily without affecting the surrounding graphics.

This approach provides a cost-effective and practical long-term solution while maintaining the appearance of the installation for years to come.

Once production was complete, our experienced installation team meticulously applied each individual flower across the three corridors. With hundreds of separate elements to position accurately, careful planning and attention to detail were essential. Thanks to the expertise of our installers, the project was completed seamlessly, resulting in a beautifully finished installation that perfectly reflected the original artwork.

Blooming floral graphics installed at Alder Hey Children's Hospital By Vinyline

The Outcome

The completed Blooming installation has transformed the Critical Care Corridors into vibrant, engaging spaces that offer a welcome burst of colour within the hospital environment. The floral graphics help create a calmer, more inviting atmosphere, demonstrating how thoughtfully designed environmental graphics can have a positive impact on healthcare settings.

The project has received an incredibly positive response from both the hospital and its visitors, with the artwork proving so successful that Alder Hey is now considering expanding the concept into other areas of the hospital.

We’re incredibly proud to have played a part in bringing Sarah Abbott’s vision to life and delivering a project that combines creativity, craftsmanship and practical design to make a lasting difference.

Healthcare wall graphics by Vinyline for Sarah Abbott's Blooming artwork

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