According to Yahoo Finance, the physician and clinical services market is projected to surpass a value of $1 trillion in 2025. As the demand for primary and specialty care grows in communities across the nation, we expect to see new offices opening at a higher rate.

We're here to provide thoughtful medical office design ideas so you can open your new care centers without a hitch.

Today, we're looking at family-focused healthcare facilities and how to design them with comfort in mind. Read on for our top medical office design ideas for all ages.

Provide Diverse Seating Options

Seating options can make a huge difference to the comfort and accessibility of your waiting room. Provide enough seating to accommodate the number of patients you'd expect to serve at any given time and additional family members that may accompany them.

When choosing the types of seating, aim for variation. For example, couches and bench-style seating are size-inclusive. You should also leave space for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

Create an Intuitive and Welcoming Reception Room

Upon arrival, patients will need to check in. Make sure there is clear signage that directs patients to check-in kiosks or your front desk.

Innovative design choices can help to speed up and streamline check-in, allowing your staff to focus on other tasks. If you provide digital check-in options, include options for additional assistance. For example, some patients may need a staff member to read on-screen text aloud or type information. 

Incorporate Child-Friendly Elements

Child-friendly waiting areas can make healthcare more approachable for families. Create a play area that will keep children relaxed and entertained, including:

• Picture books or children's magazines
• Toys and games
• Child-sized tables and chairs

Select toys that are easy to disinfect. A study published by the National Library of Medicine found that soft toys are a poor choice for waiting rooms. Plastic toys are not absorbent and are much easier to sanitize daily. 

Consider Patient Privacy

The typical waiting area is open concept and does not afford privacy. Consider creating bump-outs or installing privacy screens so patients have the option to step out of view.

Private zones can make your office more inclusive by creating space for:

• Nursing mothers
• Neurodiverse patients who get overstimulated
• Families with infants and toddlers in need of diaper changes

These zones can also reduce the use of bathrooms for these same activities, freeing them up for their intended use. 

Bring Medical Office Design Ideas to Life with Arminco

If you're preparing to open a new medical office in 2025, don't go into it without a plan. These medical office design ideas are just the beginning of what Arminco, Inc. can provide for you.

Arminco is the only nationwide construction company that can take on every step of the equation. Our team is specially trained in clinical practice construction, offering everything from drafting blueprints to selecting medical office decor. We've completed countless dental, medical, and veterinary offices since launching in 2005.

Ready to put your project in the hands of experts? Contact us today to get started.