It has been our experience that good design does not cost any more than bad design. While most people are Aware that homes set a deliberate mood through the interior design, few seem to realize that the same elements and principals of design used to create that desired atmosphere should be used in every built space, whether private or public. 

It is in your hospital cafeteria that these two worlds meet – and we will give you real suggestions for how to successfully marry these two environments by using inspired finish materials, color, textures and lighting.

A.      Subtle color scheme

B.      Psychology of color

a.       Red-stimulates appetite

b.      White -implies purity, sterile

c.       Blue-70-80% will say blue is their favorite color because it instill feeling of clam and peacefulness. Promotes productivity, however, it inspires a loss of appetite

d.      Green-symbolized nature-Easiest color of eye, calming effects, relates to natures, variations of green works so pick your variation (hence alluserv logo)

e.      Yellow-attracts attention, use less intense tones to lessen the effect

f.        Purple-royalty

g.       Brown-earth, warm comforting and security

h.      Orange-prolonged effect causing intense irritability

C.      Color can be personal and evoke different moods.

 

·         Remember know your audience-age, cultural, types of works

·         Choose colors that enhance mood

·         Choose color that  can stimulate appetite

·         Create the atmosphere you need for you customers

a.       Consider flooring: Finishing of materials must be appropriate for this busy environment.

b.      Wall coverings-easily scrubbed, to keep clean. A fresh coat of paint goes a long way.

c.       Furnishings-layout, table shape, size, booths vs. tables

d.      Trash, and recycle container and tray conveyors areas should consider how to include with your interior design. Enhance that area.

 

REMEMBER:

                Forms-Visually break up space with different materials and free form panels.

                Signage-spaced appropriately and clear can make a difference, do you have your venue's name 

                clearly visible.

                Lighting-Proper illumination, types of fixtures

 

 

 

Your customers expect the difference.

What mood do you want to reflect? What does your retail venues say about your hospital brand?

 

For more information click here for Nancy E. Inman's webinar on Step up Your Retail Healthcare Foodservice with Interior Design.  

 

 

Written by Alluserv

 

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