In selecting the best art option for your space, consider pieces that will reflect your office brand. The piece should contribute to the profession, mission, and values of the practice. They should also reflect the mood and atmosphere you are trying to convey to your patients. Understanding color psychology is essential when deciding on an art piece. For example; choosing cool colors such as blue and green will bring a peaceful, serene, and tranquil setting. While art pieces containing red or orange bring more enthusiasm and intensity. Keep in mind that if the art is too far off of the brand colors or out of context, it may be distracting to your patients.

Consider abstract modern art, these pieces are an excellent option to add a unique, fun, and mature flare to your office. You can find these pieces in an array of colors, shapes, and use of lines to compliment the brand’s logo and color scheme. 

At the Orthodontic reception area, She chose to use a blue abstract piece that complimented the doctor’s branding and surrounding furniture pieces, such as the reception desk.

Location, location, location! After choosing the right art pieces for your practice, selecting the appropriate space is the next step. Look around your office for opportunities to utilize negative space. In these areas, bare walls or large spaces present the perfect option to create an accent wall or hang a large frame.

Survey the space and take note of the main focal points of the office, this is an excellent strategy when placing art. When walking into the office, visualize yourself as your patient. Ask yourself these questions, where do guests naturally look when they walk in? Or rather, where would you prefer your patients to look when they visit? By answering these simple questions, you are guaranteed to place art in a way that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.