When you’re planning a new healthcare space, one of the first questions that comes up is: How many decisions will this take? From high‑level flow to the tiniest finish detail, you’re looking at roughly 1,500 individual choices. While that number can shift based on your project’s complexity, we’ve broken it down so you know exactly what to expect.
📺 Watch the video below for a quick overview of the decision roadmap—from concept to completion.
Your Decision Roadmap, Category by Category
✅ Concept Finalized? Great Start!
This assumes you’ve already secured your lease and nailed down your brand vision. Next up, you’ll decide:
Overall concept & mood
Floor plan & circulation (reception, operatories, lab, staff areas)
✅ Systems & Structure (Several Hundred Decisions)
With your layout set, it’s time to specify the “nuts & bolts”:
Clinical equipment & medical‑gas hookups
Plumbing fixtures & autoclaves
Electrical circuits, IT infrastructure & data security
Fire alarms, access control & ADA compliance
✅ Cabinetry, Hardware & Millwork
Your built‑in elements require detailed specs:
Casework layouts & storage solutions
Doors, locks, signage & trim profiles
Exterior signage, landscaping accents & curb appeal
✅ Finishes & Aesthetics (The “Pretty” Stuff)
Here’s where your brand really comes to life—choosing:
Flooring types & wall finishes
Paint colors, accent treatments & wallcoverings
Countertops, ceiling treatments & lighting design
Decorative features, artwork niches & upholstery
🧮 Total Decisions From Concept to Completion?
On average, 1,500. But breaking them into these four buckets lets you tackle one category at a time—so you’re never facing all 1,500 at once.
🔁 Planning a Clinic Refresh Instead?
Minor updates—like a new paint palette or lighting swap—might be a few dozen choices, often handled over a weekend. Larger retrofits will expand your decision count based on scope.
At Decca Design, we guide dental professionals through every single choice—streamlining the process so you can focus on what matters most: caring for your patients.
📞 Thinking about a new clinic or renovation?
Let’s talk through your vision, your decision roadmap, and how we can help you navigate—and simplify—all 1,500 choices.