A few months ago I was contacted by a Dentist in High Point who was buying an existing practice. With the purchase he inherited all the old and out-dated decor and furnishings too! The budget was tight and he wanted my help in making some changes to give the practice a new and more updated look. As you can see in the pictures below, paint and investing in a few key pieces really can go a long way.
Here is the main Lobby area before, looks like your typical Dentist office doesn't it? All the chairs lined up like ducks in a row! Why oh why does every dentist/doctors office do this? Drives me crazy! There are so many options out there now for Contract furnishings that give you a more homey feel, and create a more modern look. Everything in this room was removed, except the carpet. Since we were working on a budget and the carpet was in good condition, we kept it. The textured wallpaper was removed and walls were painted.
And the after! I chose a sleek contract grade Loveseat to replace all those chairs to give the lobby a more welcoming feel. Also, new decor items were added in artwork, lamps, and even pillows. Pillows are a great way to add interest and bring in that homely feeling. New sidechairs for additional seating were purchased and covered in contract grade fabric, much better than those old and dated chairs from before! All the tables and case pieces were purchased in a dark wood tone again to give the space a more modern feel.
In addition to the Lobby, the Exam Rooms and Main Hallway were given minor upgades that I think made a HUGE difference to the space.
Here is the Main Hallway leading to the Exam Rooms before.
Don't you love the peach and mint colored walls? And the fish Tapestry is to die for! Again walls were painted and new artwork was added to update this space. The biggest expense in this part of the office was the new wood-looking contract flooring that was laid to give a more modern and updated look.
And After! So much better! Also a new doorway was cut in the existing wall to allow for easy access to private office space. The new toned down space creates such a soothing and calm environment, much different than the outdated mess it was before.
The exam rooms before were all painted either peach or mint. Sort of reminded me of an Ice Cream Parlor! Which if you visit too often could land you at the dentist, right? Here is one of the exam rooms before.
Walls were painted and the same wood floor was laid in all the exam rooms. These small changes really made a huge difference. Here's the after.
Did I mention the fabulous views this office has? The building overlooks a small lake and each exam room has floor to ceiling windows to capture the view. The walls in the exam rooms were all painted a neutral grey so the beautiful lake view becomes the focus, not the dated colored walls!
I really enjoyed working on this project. It was outside the normal relm of projects I typically work on, so the challenge was fun. Just goes to show small changes can make the biggest impacts.
Do you need design help in your own home or office? Contact me today, I'd love to work with you!
