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How to arrange a functional doctor's office?

2024-11-01 1min View: 30

In order to create a functional medical office, its arrangement and design should be carefully considered - only in this way will it serve all it functions and become a welcoming place for both doctor and patients. Key aspects include proper space planning, choosing the right equipment and ensuring privacy. Below you will find practical tips on how to furnish the ideal workspace that will promote both diagnosis and building relationships with patients.

Three proposals for furniture sets to suit different budgets

To help with designing your doctor’s office, we have prepared several furniture sets that will suit different budgets:

• economy version – simple solutions that combine functionality and affordability: Ogi T desk fitted with a pedestal from the Standard collection and the Evo office chair;
• standard version – a balanced combination of quality and aesthetics: Ogi Q MFC desk with additional managerial cabinet, Apex office chair;
• premium version – elegant and practical furniture that will enhance the prestige of your practice: Mito executive desk and the Iris office chair with adjustment of all elements.

Economy version
Price of the set: € 1 274,36 gross

What is the best furniture for doctor's office?

Choosing the right furniture for doctor's office is crucial to creating a functional and welcoming space that is tailored to the specifics of the practice. The right space plan and choice of furniture influences the comfort of both patients and the doctor, which is crucial in day-to-day work. In modern offices, it is particularly important that the furniture is safe to use, practical and easy to clean.

The basis of such an arrangement is a functional desk, comfortable seating and cabinets allowing for storing the most necessary items, as well as keeping the space tidy. It is worth looking for desks with a wide tabletop and the possibility to adjust the height, which makes it possible to adapt to different needs. Spacious cabinets and bookcases with configurable layout of shelves and drawers are also a good idea.

Standard version
Price of the set: € 2 213,04

As the base of a functional workstation, the desk for doctor's office, should be ergonomic and tailored to individual needs. It is a good idea to equip it with a pedestal or a managerial cabinet to create storage for the most necessary items and materials. Moreover, its tabletop should be spacious enough to provide comfortable space for the patient opposite the doctor. When choosing a desk for a medical office, it is worth paying attention to how it fits with the user's needs and the space. In terms of aesthetics, it should be coherent rest of the furniture; in a minimalist office, the Ogi family will work well, especially Ogi T or Ogi Q models - their tabletops made of MFC and metal bases are easy to clean, and their universal aesthetic will fit in with any interior. In more prestigious offices, executive models such as those from the Mito collection will work better. Their luxurious finish, veneer or Fenix laminate, and elegant forms will add elegance, while maintaining the full functionality of the workstation.

The office chair should support good posture and be comfortable for long hours of sitting. Therefore, a model with the possibility of adjusting its individual components to fit the user's needs is the best choice. Depending on your budget, you can choose one with adjustable seat height, backrest inclination, lumbar support or even armrests and headrest. For a doctor’s office, we particularly recommend the Evo, Apex and Iris chairs, which offer a wide range of adjustment options and are fully ergonomic and functional.

Premium version
Price of the set: € 3 974,09

In addition to the set of a chair and desk, cabinets and shelves are another important furniture for doctor’s office, making it easier to organise the workstation and keep the space tidy. They should be capacious and functional to allow access to the most necessary items, documents and tools. It is advisable to choose lockable models to ensure the safety of stored things, a feature usually offered by managerial cabinets, such as those in the Standard collection. Practical options also include cabinets integrated into the desk, such as with the Mito model, or additional pedestals, both of which make optimal use of the available space.

To furnish a functional doctor's office, the arrangement should ensure the comfort of the doctor, but also the well-being of the patients. It is essential to provide a comfortable seating area in the office, preferably on the opposite side of the tabletop, so that they promote conversation during the visit. In such case chairs with swivel bases and castors will work best, as they make it easier to stand up. While configuring a seat for the office, make sure that it’s upholstery is durable and easy to clean – or choose a plastic model.

It is also worth planning a space that will serve as a waiting area. Comfortable furniture, especially armchairs, will create a friendly atmosphere while being easy to keep clean. Coffee tables, on which to magazines can be placed to kill time while waiting for the visit, and plastic seats, which can be easily moved and cleaned, are a practical solution. Subtle decorative accents, such as potted plants, can further warm up the interior, while coat racks provide a place to hang up the patients’ outerwear.

A doctor’s office run at home can be a place to work and fulfil medical services, but also a space where patients feel comfortable and safe during their visit. With the right choice of furniture, the right lighting and careful arrangement, the arrangement of the doctor’s office can become an interior that meets all expectations - both yours and your patients'.