Redesigning a medical office waiting room

I recently had the opportunity to work with Julianna from Schneider Marketing Solutions.  Her company specializes in Plastic Surgical, Aesthetic, Cosmetic and Private medical practice marketing solutions.  She hired me to create a visual renewel to the waiting room at Reviance, an  aesthetic medicine practice.  

Reviance is a great company with a friendly staff.  They plan to relocate to a new office in approximately 6 months so it was important to figure a design plan that allows the integration of the same items into the new space.  Julianna's job is to help medical companies implement ways to grow.  Aside from the marketing strategies she focused on, she recognized the fact that the waiting room could use a dose of warmth and luxury.   She gave me a call and I was more than excited to have the opportunity.    

This is the view as you enter the front door.

This back corner is where they provided water, coffee and tea.

As you can see, the space is rather small.  The five chairs are comfortable and supply adequate seating for clients.

Reviance agreed that changes to the waiting area was important, but due to their temporary occupancy,  decided that they should only budget $500 at this time.

We accomplished a lot with this budget!  I chose to paint the pale blue walls Sherwin Williams Universal Khaki to add a neutral warmth.  I left some darker blue accent walls to bring out the blue from the company logo (seen above the reception desk).

It's difficult to see the color in the after photos, but this picture shows the difference in the shades of paint and how much warmer this color makes the room.

After the walls were painted, I set the chairs up in their original arrangement which is ideal for the room.  The only other item that remained in the room was the end table between the chairs.  Because the majority of the clients are female and because of the nature of this practice, I brought in metallic and shiny finishes to give a feeling of glamour.  The mirror above the white chairs is from HomeGoods and has a shiny silver finish.   The only lighting in the room are overhead florescent fixtures which doesn't make a room feel cozy.  Adding a lamp helps add warmth, direct light and reflects off of the newly painted walls.  There was no outlet available for the lamp so I added a silk tree in the corner to hide an extension cord that runs behind the chairs and up the wall into an outlet on the other side of the reception area.  Lack of electrical outlets can sure cause issues!

Here's a closeup of the gorgeous crystal lamp!

I purchased large silver frames from Ikea to hold before and after marketing posters.

The small side table is also from HomeGoods and is perfect for a beverage table.  Ikea shelves above provide a place to hold brochures.

Whatever the budget, small changes can make a great difference in the overall feel of a room.  I've been in many Dr.s waiting rooms that lacked warmth and comfort.  After all, their primary concern is patient care.  That's why I loved having the opportunity to make the visual appeal stronger in this incredible place of business!

Redesigning a Northwest style living room

When the weather's chilly outside, I like to imagine sitting inside of a log cabin, cuddled under a blanket in front of a big stone fireplace!  

That's a possibility for the clients of this beautiful Northwest home.  Inside, there are cedar-planked walls and vaulted ceilings and a views of tall fir trees as far as you can see through the windows.  

I came to this home to Redesign the living room.  This is a perfect example of a home with GREAT bones!  Using the existing furniture and accessories, I repositioned and renewed for a new look and feel.  

Take a look at the room before...

I love these big windows!  I wouldn't want to clean them but I'd like to sit and stare out of them for a few hours!

The stairs to the right go up into a loft, overlooking the room.

There's a perfect little alcove just beyond the entry for the Grandkids to play.

Here's a great view of the stone fireplace.  The built-in shelves to the left are an ideal place to display the client's collection of fossils and stones.

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I used the angles of the windows to arrange the sofa and loveseat.  A small table between the two provides a place to put a lamp to light that side of the room.

The armchair sits opposite the loveseat with a lamp next to it.  From there they have a straight on view of the fireplace.  I put several plants in front of the windows to take advantage of the natural light.  It's hard to view them in the picture with all of the green coming in from outdoors!

I sat an antique piano seat next to the chair for a place to rest a book or drink.

The play area is still located in the alcove.  Some of the toys were taken downstairs and I put a small rocking chair here for the little ones.

On the far left, I placed an antique sewing machine that was previously in the entry.

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No purchases were necessary to give this great room a new look!  What do you have sitting in another room that may look perfect someplace else?  Go shopping at home, it's free! 

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