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Thoughtful Design for Healing Spaces

In today’s healthcare landscape, environments must do more than support clinical outcomes, they must enhance the entire care experience. From patient rooms to lobbies and lounges, healthcare spaces demand thoughtful design that prioritizes comfort, safety, flexibility, and connection.

With a commitment to evidence-based design and human-centered innovation, our experts help healthcare providers outfit spaces that promote healing, improve workflows, and adapt to future challenges.

Care-Centered Design

Healthcare design is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by a focus on enhancing the experience for patients and providers. Facilities are embracing flexible, multi-functional spaces that can easily adapt to different care needs, improving efficiency and long-term usability.

At the same time, there’s a growing emphasis on resimercial environments that prioritize patient comfort. Research shows that residential-style furniture and soothing aesthetics can boost satisfaction while contributing to better outcomes. Biophilic design, the use of natural light, greenery, and organic materials, has also been shown to reduce stress and support faster healing.

Together, these trends are reshaping how we think about healing spaces.

Featured Projects & Insights

Our healthcare solutions are shaped by the needs of those who use them. Through research and partnerships with healthcare providers and designers, we create environments that support healing, streamline workflows, and adapt to changing demands.

Case Study Bellin Health Surgery & Specialty Center

With patient needs evolving, Bellin Health built a surgery and specialty center that blends comfort, efficiency, and teamwork. The environment supports streamlined care delivery and a better experience for patients and staff.

Blog Enhancing Patient Experience

What if healthcare environments could heal beyond medicine? Discover how healthcare spaces designed with comfort, choice, and flexibility at the forefront can transform patient, staff, and family experiences. Explore the impact of adaptable environments that support well-being and inclusion.

Case Study Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital

The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital provides long-term care for children with serious injuries and conditions. Its expanded facility was designed to feel more like home—creating pride and comfort for patients, families, and staff alike.

Spaces in Healthcare

Treatment Rooms

Modern treatment rooms require furniture that enhances hygiene, comfort, and care coordination. Durable, easy-to-clean designs support safety, reduce stress, and help healthcare teams deliver efficient, focused treatment.

Community Spaces

Shared spaces give patients and families areas to gather, rest, and recharge. Soft seating and durable, adaptable furniture provide a welcoming atmosphere that supports social interaction, stress relief, and emotional well-being throughout the care journey.

Consultation Rooms

Well-designed consultation rooms support trust and communication between patients, families, and providers. Welcoming aesthetics and acoustic privacy create safe, comfortable spaces for open and confidential care conversations.

Training Rooms

Learning spaces empower teams to build skills, collaborate effectively, and ultimately enhance patient care. Flexible layouts, ergonomic seating, and integrated technology transform clinic training rooms into dynamic spaces for lectures, workshops, and simulations.

Office with Likha Casegoods and Signia Task Chair.

Administrative Offices

Modern healthcare offices must support diverse roles, from scheduling to records management. Comfortable workstations, privacy-minded layouts, and integrated tools help administrative teams stay focused, communicate effectively, and support the delivery of quality care.

Open Office featuring Altus Mesh Task Chair, 700 Series Storage Pedestal, Unite Worksurface, Unite Overhead Storage, and Unite Panels.

Workstations

Efficient nurse stations help teams stay connected, alert, and organized. Supportive seating, flexible layouts, and sound-absorbing privacy features reduce fatigue and enable better communication throughout the day.

Caregiver Spaces

Healthcare workers need restorative spaces to rest and recharge during long shifts. Inviting furniture and calming layouts help staff decompress, connect with peers, and return to patients with renewed energy and focus.

Talk with a Healthcare Expert

Making the right furniture decisions impacts care, comfort, and efficiency. Connect with our knowledgeable team to get personalized guidance and support.