7 Medical Office Design Ideas

Medical offices by nature have to be clean and sterile environments for the health and safety of their patients, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be welcoming or feature unique medical office design elements. Incorporating color, bold sculptures, natural elements, and interesting configurations can create a medical office design that strays from the norm and brings character and comfort to the space. Other elements, such as lighted railing systems and extra tall glass barriers can add safety where it’s needed most without compromising the overall design goals.

These seven medical office design ideas can inspire your next project and bring a sense of individuality to the space. From integrating frosted glass to bringing in plants and other natural elements, you can create a space that strays from sterile and falls firmly into stunning.

1. Frosted Glass Risers

Modern doctors office designs are able to incorporate modern materials, such as metal and glass, in a way that makes the space feel lively and up-to-date. In this design at the TSU Round Rock Health Center, the SHOETM Glass Railing System was customized to feature frosted glass risers secured with metal fasteners, giving the stairway a feeling of serenity and sense of flow.

2. Lighted Railing

Modern doctor's offices serve a wide range of people, each with their own mobility needs, so installing a railing system that is not only safe but also increases visibility can serve a wide range of patients and caregivers. The iRailTM LED Linear Illuminated Railings provide full-length coverage for maximum visibility.

3. Pair Bold Railings and Sculptures

Whether you’re working with a large or small medical office design, incorporating art can add character and make the environment seem more individualized and unique. In this design at the Benefis Hospital in Helena, Montana, a large sculpture overhangs the open area beneath the waiting area. Paired with the bold design of the STRUCTM Metal Panel Railing System, it gives patients a medical office design idea to admire while they wait.

4. Increase Safety without Obstructing the View

This large atrium at the Parkland Hospital features extra tall glass to create a security wall around the perimeter of the upper levels. This design was achieved with VIVA’s SOLOTM Glass Railing System customized to reach the necessary height to create additional safety. The handrail remains at the appropriate height and meets commercial handrail requirements. Because the railing system is glass, it allowed for increased safety in this interior design for a medical office without obstructing the view.

5. Create Curves

Because the needs of each medical office are unique, doctor’s office design ideas can vary widely. While some spaces benefit from clean, straight lines, others use rounded edges to soften the design. The Lentz Public Health Center creates a sense of softness in their design with the circular light fixtures and a gently curving handrail that allows the upper walkway to curve along with the building.

6. Add Wood for Warmth

Hospitals and doctor office designs need to be easy to clean in order to keep the space safe for patients and providers. Metal and glass are common modern medical office design materials that make cleaning easy, but that doesn’t mean that other materials can’t be used. At the Shawnee Mission Birth Center, the FINTM Glass Railing System features a decorative wood railing that adds a warm touch to the space and its curved configuration creates a sense of ease and calm.

7. Integrate Natural Elements

Modern materials such as glass and metal can create beautiful, clean designs, but bringing in natural elements can create space that is approachable and welcoming. Natural stone and plants at the Rosecrance Health Network building bring a nice contrast to the metal and glass featured in the SHOETM Glass Railing System. Combined with the large windows that allow natural light to flood the space, the space feels warm and personal.

Let VIVA Railings to Help Bring Your Medical Office Design Ideas to Life

At VIVA Railings, we offer a wide range of prefabricated metal and glass railing systems. We also offer many opportunities for customizations including incorporating wood railings, opting for colored, frosted, or tinted glass, creating one-of-a-kind configurations, and balancing bold designs with a welcoming space.

You can work with our team of designers, engineers, fabricators, and installers to design and execute the ideal medical office handrail system that not only brings the desired level of safety and security but also complements and enhances the overall interior design.

Contact the experts at VIVA Railings today to see how we can make your medical office interior design goals come to life.