Designing Your Dream Practice

The right blend of light, colour, scale and textures must be used with the personality of the practice and its users in mind.

Starting simply with the things a practice needs to work – things like ‘where should the reception be placed’ and ‘is the waiting area in the most relaxing possible place’ – visual elements should be used to create the right sensory experience.

By having a sense of the personality of the practice, matching this with your brand and making sure this ‘language’ is seen in the entire experience from colleague clothing to practice design you can create an inviting and reassuring experience.

Examining the movement in a practice (like how people and colleagues flow in the building) plus the equipment (looking at how newer equipment can bring quicker or easier work with benefits like better ergonomic performance for colleague health) will contribute to a more efficient practice.

A calm and supportive space should be considered an essential. Ask yourself where your practice sits within the balance between being visually professional and visually comforting for patients. Inspiration can be taken from luxury spaces like health spas and high-end hotels.