For many years, the look and feel of most healthcare settings was pretty standard. Everyone had similar artwork on the walls, the furniture was functional and monotoned, the same magazines were in the waiting rooms. But now, hospitals and clinics are shaking things up with their design palettes and concepts.
Themed designs are growing in popularity for healthcare spaces. As we’ve emphasized before, the look and feel of a doctor’s office or hospital is vitally important for a patient’s wellbeing, and themed designs are helping.
Some popular options include a more minimalistic theme, similar to the Scandinavi- an designs that are popular in residential living. A nature theme, with colors, artwork, plants, and even thematic light and sound can bring a Zen atmosphere to traditionally chaotic environments. It can even be as simple as implementing elements that tie into the region that will help people feel more comfortable while they wait for a doctor.
Instead of the same cookie-cutter artwork in every doctor’s office, we’ll begin to see these rooms take on lives of their own. Adding life to what can be a stark healthcare setting is the original patient distraction. Changing up color palettes, adding unique artwork, and even incorporating new lights and sound can completely change a patient’s experience.
