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Great design happens when form and function work together to create useful and pleasant space. But, it’s not always easy to know whether your space is as functional as it should be. Often, we put up with inconveniences for much longer than we should – it’s called “status quo bias.” But living with the status…

If you’re on the verge of beginning a dental office renovation, you’re probably wondering two things: How long will a dental office renovation take? and How long will I be unable to work in my office? How long your dental office renovation takes depends on a number of variables, the most important of which is…

Tired of looking at the peeling blue floral wallpaper that dates your dental office design back to 1995? Your patients are too! Don’t let your dental office depress your clientele before they even sit in the chair. The right design can transform your office into a bright, fun, and cheerful space that will keep your…

Updating your dental office design isn’t just for the comfort of your patients and staff. More and more, dental office design is being used as a vital marketing tool. Your dentist office is a visual representation of the quality of service – and the value of service – you deliver. Right now, what is your…

The quality of light you work under can have an enormous effect on your energy levels, your mood, and your quality of life. If you leave your dental practice feeling exhausted at the end of the day, the problem might be lighting. The good news is: With just a few dental office design fixes, you, your staff,…

You know that feeling when you’re looking for one thing, but end up finding something even better? Dr. Elizabeth Spence was looking for cabinets to fill her family and cosmetic dentistry office space, when a thoughtful Equipment Representative suggested she contact us. He explained that we do a lot more than just cabinets, which turned…

If you are considering a renovation or remodel of your dental practice, you have already started to think about how much it might cost and how the economics of your practice will support the project. It’s worthwhile also to consider the tax aspects of such a project because there are tax benefits available that can…

The operatory is the heart of your dental practice, and optimizing that space is the key to building a dental practice that meets your goals for patient satisfaction, quality of care and profitability. If you are moving or remodeling your office, you have an opportunity to choose a layout and design that enables your practice to work…

The recent economic downturn has made everyone weigh very carefully every dollar we spend. Even though there are signs of recovery, the value-oriented mindset prevails – and with good reason. If you are considering building, remodeling or expanding your dental office, you want to be sure that any money you spend works hard for you…

If you’re like many of our clients, you’ve been wanting to remodel or build out your dental office for years. Researching architects, designers, or design-build firms is the culmination of a lot of hard work, planning and dreaming. It’s our honor to put your plans and dreams into three-dimensional reality, and we take it very…