Q & A
How do I choose the right waiting room furniture?
Comfort, design, and durability are the primary points to consider when outfitting your waiting room or lobby. Not only the construction of the chair but also the fabric and cushion materials must last the test of time and use and represent the look and feel of your clinic. Depending on your practice, you can fill your waiting room space with chairs and sofas specific for your patients' conditions. By clicking on the images above, you will find specific descriptions of each chair and the weight capacity for most.
Does appearance matter?
Your waiting room is the first impression of your practice, it has the potential to put your patients at ease when they may be feeling the opposite. Aesthetics can help, but comfort is key. Looks may be a priority to some but it is not a crucial element to building your waiting room space.
How do I maximize my space and still make my patients comfortable?
There are ways to accommodate small waiting room spaces while still ensuring your patients are comfortable. For instance, if space is a concern for you, consider purchasing chairs without armrests or only putting chairs with armrests on the corners.
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Co-Founder & CEO