From Cold & Sterile To Warm & Inviting
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When visiting the doctor, we would like it to feel clean, but not sterile... professional, but not institutional...
So, when I was asked to come in and help with Penn Radiology's new Woodbury, NJ location, the facility was brand new and ready to welcome patients....
but something was missing for sure. The "top layer," (what I call the very important decorative elements), was still needed.
There were empty looking rooms, and long, bowling-alley-type hallways that needed some warming up.
Time to roll up our sleeves and get down to work! This top layer, which can seem frivolous to some, really pulls everything together and makes a space feel completely different--as you will see here:
Using the colors that were already in place, I selected artwork that was soothing, and would give patients a new "view", especially in rooms that had no existing windows...
Bringing in table lamps provided additional sources of light that made the necessary florescent overheads less harsh...
The loooonnnnnng stretch of hallway that seemed endless before, now is broken up with beautiful water scenes and landscapes that beckon you forward and create a serene feeling with the lovely blue-green wall color...
Although you cannot see it in the pictures, live plants were added to the waiting areas to bring a little bit of life to the rooms--a very important touch.
The need for the "Top Layer" is just as important in our homes as in a doctor's office...if not more so! These elements show our personality, create a cozy, welcoming feeling in our rooms, and make our houses feel like home. What little touches could you add where you live??