Great Waiting Room Design Tips - Apex Design Build

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Great Waiting Room Design
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APEX Design Build is an industry leader
in medical office construction and design. We
combine innovative new construction techniques
with years of design-build experience. With good
waiting room design comes great patient
experience. The first stop on a patients
journey, the waiting room is just as important as
any examination room. Your waiting room provides
a taste of the rest of the business and often
makes or breaks a patients decision. Not only
should your waiting room reflect your companys
philosophy, but it should also be a relaxing
environment for visitors. Today, we look at some
of the core features of that comprise great
waiting room design.
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Reception Desk Your reception desk is the focal
point of the waiting room. It should be placed in
clear view so that it is obvious to the patient
what and where it is. The reception desk should
catch the eye immediately and draw patients
toward it. As such, we recommend it be accessible
from the entrance, beckoning patients into a
clean, inviting environment. Furthermore, the
type and size of desk are important. The space
you have available should determine the shape of
the desk, not the other way around. It need not
be overly large and ostentatious but should be
functional and fit-for-purpose.
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Seating When thinking about seating, its
necessary to keep your measurements in mind.
Seating should be functional and easily
accessible, while not taking up too much space.
Style is important, adding to the image your
waiting room creates, but practicality is vital.
Where you situate your seating depends on the
size of the room and the type of seating you have
chosen. Avoid standard chairs as they do not look
attractive or inviting. Custom made furniture is
always a good option as you can select your style
and have it tailored to suit the size needs of
your office. Seating built into the walls is an
innovative and dynamic waiting room
design choice. Not only does it look great, but
it also saves space.
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Comfort, Arrangements, and Space to Move Having
chairs lined up in the middle of the floor gives
the impression of a school hall rather than a
medical office. It can also cause traffic jams,
which lead to inefficiency, and poor patient
satisfaction. We find that a U-shaped seating
plan always works well, providing plenty of space
to move, while also allowing guests to interact.
You may even wish to have some tables between
each chair. Finally, comfort is essential,
especially in medical offices. The waiting room
sets the stage for the rest of the practice. The
wrong impression from the beginning may keep a
patient from returning in future.
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Style Style of furniture is essential to get
right, as the wrong impression may drive
potential clients away. Ensure it matches the
décor while providing durability alongside style.
For reception desks, wood grain laminate desks
are hard wearing and look good as well. Added
touches such as plexiglass or steel work wonders
too. Make your desk stand out so that it
continues to attract and serve patients for years
to come. For seating, modern Danish furniture
provides a comfortable and efficient experience.
Not only that, but they add a touch of the
clinical too, suggesting your office is a place
of healing. The small details matter, adding up
to influence a patients impression and
experience of your practice.
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