When you renovate your dental office or build a new clinic from scratch, you have the opportunity to showcase your brand and personality. It’s important for the space to be bright, modern, inviting, appealing to patients, and functional at the same time. You’ll also want to implement your innovative design ideas while staying under a strict budget. With this in mind, Lions Den Construction has listed some design best practices to help you create the dental clinic you have envisioned.
Consider Your End Result
Understanding what your objectives are before starting your project will help make its execution a success. If you need to increase your usable space or perhaps overhaul your waiting area, it is a good idea to focus on these aspects above all else. Write down your goals, share them with your contractor, and then design your new dental space with these goals in mind. This will allow your finished look to appear seamless and the project to run smoothly.
Aesthetics & Function
It can be challenging to strike a balance between aesthetics and functionality. Everyone wants to showcase their own ideas and personality in their medical practice, but sometimes those ideas may not help the workflow in your office. Functional office spaces are essential, especially in the field of dentistry. Make sure to create a design that offers clinical function while incorporating a unique aesthetic. Your technology should also be supported by an ergonomic design to help make your workflow more efficient.
Functional Floor Plan
In any medical office design project, the most important aspect is the floor plan. An efficient design will give your clinic space to grow and ensure that you are not wasting precious real estate. Your patients will also need to feel comfortable when they visit, and your staff will need ample space to go about their daily tasks. Create a balance that gives everyone the room they need without massive amounts of wasted floor space. Foot traffic should have an easy, uncrowded flow between each room and the waiting area.
Incorporate Your Updated Equipment
Medical technology changes at the speed of light, especially in the field of dentistry. While most practices will maintain a set amount of dental tech for several years, it is a good idea to upgrade at least some of it bi-annually. This will allow you to serve your patients more effectively while also increasing your profits.
Of course, some new technology may take up more space than what you already have in your office. When upgrading or designing your new space, keep future upgrades in mind. Leave enough space for new technology while also incorporating your existing devices in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
Professionally Attractive
Your dental office design should capture your personality and your vision for your practice. In addition to appealing to your personal taste, it should also appeal to your clients. Create a unique design that is professional at the same time. The last thing you want is for your clients to feel out of place or put off by the design in your practice.
How We Can Help
Once you have decided to upgrade your practice, reach out to Lions Den Construction to bring your ideas to life. We will work with you to expand and redesign your space in a way that meets the needs of your customers and matches your artistic vision. For more information on our Toronto dental office renovation services, give us a call at (416) 893-8318.
