CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS BY IDS
DESIGNING THE PERFECT EYE EXAM ROOMS FOR KIDS
Creating a welcoming space where children feel safe and excited is at the heart of every eye exam room we create. Imagine an eye exam room where imagination meets expertise, ensuring pupils feel at ease and patients enjoy their visit. At IDS, our designs captivate children with playful themes while working with essential equipment and glasses displays, ensuring comfort for patients and the optician.
We create welcoming places where young patients feel relaxed and supported, eliminating any discomfort for parents who might be nervous about their visit. Our proven tips and tailored solutions transform your space into a vibrant world, making every eye exam a delightful experience. Trust IDS to make vision care fun and stress-free for everyone.
FRIENDLY DECOR FOR FAMILIES
The IDS team specializes in creating themed designs for both the interior and exterior of your clinic, from your reception area to your eye exam rooms, incorporating murals, 3D characters, and entertaining games. Regardless of the size of your clinic space we work with you to develop an environment that kids and families will love.
HOW OPTOMETRISTS CAN CREATE A FUN EXPERIENCE
FROM HAPPY TO NERVOUS
FUN EYE CHARTS
Incorporate eye charts with colorful characters or shapes that are familiar to kids. This can make the process enjoyable and less intimidating.
PLAYFUL DECOR
Decorate rooms with themes like space, animals, or underwater scenes. This helps in taking a child’s mind off the exam and into a world of creativity and imagination.
REWARDS POST-VISIT
Offer small tokens or stickers as rewards for bravery or cooperation. It acts as a positive reinforcement, making future visits more relaxed.
TRANSFORM YOUR SPACE
BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION
Book a free consultation with IDS today and learn how to add welcoming decor to your family-friendly optometry clinic.
EXPLORE FUN AND FUNCTIONAL EXAMPLES OF
OPTOMETRY OFFICE CONCEPTS FOR KIDS
WHATEVER YOUR STYLE,
WE HAVE YOU COVERED
No matter if your space caters to families with young children or requires a more subdued style suitable for a diverse range of ages, we have the perfect solution for you. Start a conversation with an IDS Creative Consultant to discover the limitless possibilities our imagination can bring to life.
WHAT MAKES AN EYE EXAM ROOM SHINE?
MUST-HAVE FEATURES
EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT & FUNCTIONALITY
Strategically placing equipment like eye charts and vision devices ensures ease and comfort for children in the exam room. Proper placement enhances focus, helping patients, doctors, and opticians interact smoothly. This thoughtful layout supports a calm, efficient space for testing and treatment. Focus on optimizing equipment placement, ensuring a seamless, child-friendly workflow for every exam.
THEMES & DECORATIONS
Choosing a fun theme, like animals or space, engages kids and makes the eye exam room more comfortable. Colorful murals and interactive artwork enhance the space while also educating young patients. This adds ease and comfort during visits, helping children focus on the exam. IDS integrates customized themes that reflect your practice’s personality, creating a unique, patient-centered space.
ENGAGING & CALMING INTERIOR DESIGN
An effective optometry office design balances calming colors with playful accents, easing patients and caregivers. The right light, equipment, and decor help kids focus during eye exams and inspire confidence in doctors and opticians. Our design expertise ensures your space strikes the perfect balance between fun and functionality, enhancing the patient experience.
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REQUEST A FREE PORTFOLIO BOOK
See more of our magical theming and get inspired! This look book will get you thinking about all of the possibilities for your future themed office. The latest volume features photos from our most recent office installs and great success stories from our clients.
SEE THE DIFFERENCE THEMING CAN MAKE
A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT DELIVERS BIG BENEFITS FOR OPTOMETRISTS
REDUCE CHILDREN’S ANXIETY
With a fun environment, appointment anxiety is reduced and children and their parents enjoy a more fun and memorable experience while using your services.
IMPROVE MARKETING EFFORTS
Make your marketing investments more effective by tying in your theming to outgoing marketing materials. Themed spaces are highly shareable and lead to increased social media mentions.
ATTRACT AND RETAIN STAFF
Attracting the right staff is just as important as attracting new clients. Themed businesses show that they are fun and caring facilities, therefore have an easier time recruiting skilled and dedicated staff.
OPTOMETRY DECOR FAQ
A themed environment is a carefully designed space that incorporates creative elements, such as nature or space themes, to transform eye exam rooms into engaging and welcoming areas for children.
These environments use vibrant murals, interactive features, light elements and large props to create an immersive experience that captures children’s imaginations. By blending functionality with fun, themed environments help reduce anxiety, make medical visits less intimidating, and allow young patients to focus on the experience with ease and enjoyment.
A well-designed children’s eye exam room strikes the perfect balance between functionality and inviting decor, creating a comfortable environment for both doctors and patients. Opt for soft, soothing color palettes instead of overly bright or overwhelming tones to maintain a calm atmosphere. Thoughtful equipment placement, combined with adequate space for parents or guardians, ensures the room feels welcoming and uncluttered while accommodating everyone’s needs.
Incorporating soft lighting and calming colors can help ease anxiety, creating a comforting environment for children during their eye exam appointments. Adding fun yet subtle distractions like murals or smiling animal faces ensures open, uncluttered spaces where patients and doctors can interact comfortably. Strategically positioning equipment out of immediate view upon entering the room further reduces feelings of intimidation and helps children feel more at ease.
Absolutely! Collaboration is how we work best. Your architect and interior designer keep their roles; our themed decor is the layer that brings the space to life on top of the finishes, colors, and layout they have designed. Our job is to make sure what we produce complements and enhances those decisions.
We also maintain relationships with dental office suppliers such as Patterson Dental, Benco Dental, and Henry Schein.
A few things drive the cost of a theming project: the size of the space, how many rooms are themed, whether the decor is custom or selected from our pre-designed IDS Essentials™ Collection, and the complexity of the murals and three-dimensional elements. Custom, fully immersive themes sit at the higher end; pre-designed pieces are a budget-friendly way to get a strong effect for less.
Yes, all IDS Kids products have a Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
All electronics supplied by IDS have a manufacturer’s warranty.
Contact our Creative Consultants for more detailed information on our warranty.
Pediatric exam equipment includes smaller tools and engaging eye charts to aid doctors in focusing on young patients’ needs. An ophthalmoscope or retinoscope might come with colorful covers or have themed designs. This specialized equipment helps children comfortably sit for eye exams.
We specialize in transforming optometry waiting rooms into stress-free, welcoming environments that set a positive tone for every visit.
- Our wayfinding systems include clearly marked areas for check-in, seating, and exits, reducing confusion and stress for patients and families.
- We offer a mix of individual seats, family-friendly group seating, and accessible options to ensure comfort for everyone.
- Dedicated family spaces feature tailored seating and activities, including interactive play panels, video game units, and hands-on educational stations to keep children engaged and distracted.
- Our custom wall murals with soft color palettes and nature-inspired designs, along with stunning 3D decor, create an inviting atmosphere that helps reduce anxiety.
- Themed reception desks complete the experience, making a great first impression while maintaining functionality.
By combining these thoughtful elements, we design waiting rooms that are both calming and engaging, helping children feel at ease from the moment they arrive.
To make eye exams more welcoming, create a welcoming and engaging environment tailored to their needs. Use vibrant yet calming colors and interactive wall art to capture their interest and make the space feel less clinical. Incorporate child-friendly seating options that are both comfortable and fun. Add playful fixtures such as themed decor, 3D props, or sensory-friendly elements to spark curiosity.
Most pediatric dental office theming projects take six to nine months from start to finish — from concept drawings through to installation. The exact timeline depends on the complexity of the theme and the scope of decor involved.
It is much shorter if you select pre-designed items from our IDS Essentials™ Collection.
Imagination Design Studios (IDS Kids) works with pediatric and family practices across the United States and Canada, and we ship our themed decor worldwide (we have installed themed environments in dental offices across the Untied Kingdom, throughout Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and beyond).
Within North America we can send our own installation team; anywhere else, we create products designed for self-installation or coordinate with a local contractor — so we can bring a themed environment to your space wherever you are.
3 STEPS FROM
MUNDANE TO MAGICAL
IMAGINE
Explore the possibilities during a free design consultation.
TRANSFORM
Design your dream office collaboratively with our expert creative team.
AMAZE
Reveal your magical new office and build excitement in the community.
TRANSFORM YOUR OPTOMETRY OFFICE
WHY CHOOSE IDS?
20 YEARS OF TRUSTED EXCELLENCE
With almost 20 years of experience theming healthcare spaces in North America, we specialize in creating engaging eye exam rooms for children. Our designs are both durable and captivating, focusing on making the space inviting for young patients. From the fun murals to equipment choices, we ensure every detail enhances the patient experience.
WHERE FUNCTION AND BEAUTY UNITE
We design eye exam rooms that blend functionality with visual appeal, focusing on creating a space that works seamlessly for doctors and captivates young patients. Modern design trends are incorporated to enhance efficiency and stimulate imagination. This balance makes the exam room both inviting and easy to navigate for patients and opticians.
FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION
We manage every step of your eye exam room theme design, from concept drawings to installation. Our seamless process ensures the efficient creation of interactive elements, with a focus on patients, doctors, and eye equipment. Trust us to bring your vision to life with ease, creating a welcoming space that enhances the patient experience.
DON'T JUST TRUST US
TRUST OUR CLIENTS
DR. JOE YALE
Dentist, Owner of a Themed Office
I believe that our theme provides a visual manifestation of how committed we are to giving the best level of customer service and the best experience a child could have. It’s all about the people, the patients, and parents that we take care of.
DON'T JUST TRUST US
TRUST OUR CLIENTS
DR. ANNA DIONISIO
Optometrist, Owner of a Themed Offices
We had a contest in our town to name the 3D turtle they made for us and everyone came! It was amazing. ‘Seemore’ greets all our guests as they come to the clinic.
DON'T JUST TRUST US
TRUST OUR CLIENTS
DR. JENNI BURKITT
Dentist, Owner of a Themed Office
When we first moved in, I had a goal of achieving $1.2m in revenue and we met that. This year, we are on target to achieve $2m in revenue and I credit the theming with bringing in that additional $800,000.
TRANSFORM YOUR EYE EXAM ROOM
GET STARTED TODAY
At Imagination Design Studios, we specialize in creating eye exam rooms that combine functionality, comfort, and creativity. In addition to crafting spaces that engage young patients, we ensure that your design meets the specific needs of your practice. By focusing on early planning, we guarantee that your design aligns with both your space and budget, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all. From concept to completion, our team will guide you through every step, crafting a room that enhances patient care and reflects your unique practice. Get in touch today by phone, email, or to book a consultation, and let us bring your vision to life!
