Dental Office Interior Design Ideas Your Patients Will Appreciate
When it comes to creating spaces that your patients will appreciate, investing in certain upgrades will leave a long lasting positive impression for years to come. At MTI, we help dental offices and medical businesses achieve patient focused, brand oriented designs, that are both functional and beloved by those who visit the office daily.
Today, we discuss with you 3 ideas that are sure to make a big impact on your dental practice, let's get started!
Updated Modern Lighting
Lighting is so important in any clinical or dental setting and can determine the first impression for your patients. Our team encourages lighting that mimics natural lighting that is not too harsh on the eyes.
Homogenous lighting is key to maintaining a consistent light flow throughout the office. We suggest using pot lights and then more modern or decorative fixtures in the reception area and/or consultation rooms. Using the same fluoresces and amount of light exposure throughout the whole office creates consistency, rather than having some areas brighter or darker than others which can be startling for some patients.
2. Open Floor Plans (let natural light enter more areas of the office)
The key when designing an office space, is to always remain patient focused and patient conscious. As we mentioned how important selecting the correct lighting is, utilizing the pre-existing windows and natural lighting available is essential. There are so many benefits to choosing an open floor plan for a dental office.
An open floor plan that utilizes pre-existing windows to amplify natural lighting, will help achieve an open and airy design. Natural light in patient rooms and reception areas are a great way to make a typically small room feel larger, this also helps to create a calm and comfortable setting for patients.
With an open floor plan opting for module furniture and less bulky cabinetry, is an excellent way to save space and create modern design. Also consider the placement of your equipment, patient rooms should not feel over-helming and pieces should be strictly for function. Maintaining a clean and organized office, reassures patients of the professionals that are assisting them.
3. Office Theme that is Patient Focused
Our last tip is to always create an office theme that is patient focused. Our version of a patient focused theme includes welcoming color palettes and designs that feature comfortable seating.
Starting with paint colors, we always recommend sticking with your brand theme. The color for all major walls should be neutral to easily feature any bold colors you may want to display. Room colors are predominantly beige, white, blue and light shades of brown or taupe create a calming feeling for patients and visitors while still allowing the space to express your artistic freedom with bold accents.
Seating areas are also very important to consider. Ensuring tables or surfaces are close by for patients and guests personal belongings, make extended wait periods more comfortable. When choosing seating for your reception or waiting area, timeless, easy to clean and durable pieces are all factors to consider for a busy office and for the longevity of the pieces as well.
When designing your dental office, consider pieces that are patient focused that will be appreciated in the short and long term. Simple upgrades like modern lighting, opting for an open floor plan and selecting comforting details, are all factors that contribute to making your office space stand out.
The team at MTI is ready to help design your ideal dental office space for you and your clients. Let us put your practice in the best lighting, contact us today to get started!