Igloo Design

Entering any space where medical procedures, or healthcare in general, is practiced can be stressful.  Most hospitals and clinics feel highly impersonal, and this sense of austerity often furthers the sensation that one is entering a space where how one feels, and what one needs, are not particular important to anyone.  This is not the case, for the most part, but traditionally hospital and clinic design has done nothing to mitigate this reputation for clinical detachment.

With the right interior design, however, a medical space can feel warm, welcoming, soothing, and, most importantly, healthy.  Medical design can have a direct impact on the mental and emotional state of patients.  It is well documented that color choices, patterns, and the amount of natural light can drastically alter mood.  In a hospital or clinic, designing with these elements in mind, can truly change the energy of a space.  If utilized well in commercial interior design, color and light can help anyone who needs medical attention maintain a positive outlook, and recover more quickly.

Designers understand how colors can affect a person’s mood. Some clients want to be surrounded by a soothing palette while others prefer vibrant high-energy colors. And still others prefer to let the room dictate – bathrooms tend to call forth neutral, soothing tones while a dining room inspires brighter colors to encourage conversation.

But there are some places, where colors can make all the difference… to one’s health!

Hospitals team up with Medical Design firms because they want to help influence the healing process any way possible. And because colors can inspire different moods in a person, it is important that a hospital invoke a mood that bespeaks calm, safety and comfort.

An interior design firm that works within a medical setting appreciates and fully understands the function of this environment. A designer looks at all aspects of the area from the front desk, the waiting rooms to the patient rooms. It all must come together in one cohesive unit.

Color can truly help a person’s psychological and emotional health by eliminating stress and anxiety. And this doesn’t just apply to the patients, hospital staff and volunteer staff also benefit from an environment that is pleasing and calming. And it doesn’t just include colors. Water features are often added for their peaceful quality and greenery inspires tranquility.

Colors and other calming design features help to foster a sedated feeling, which has been proven to promote healing and this is exactly what a hospital or other medical facilities truly want for their patients.