Dental, Medical & Veterinary interior design · Southern California
Practices designedto feel as good asthe care inside.
Two sisters, a heritage in dentistry and design, and a process that makes building your practice feel calm instead of overwhelming — for dental, medical, and veterinary practices.
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- Since 2014Designing practices
- Cities with completed projects
- 0Southern California cities
- Service area
- SoCalSFV · LA · Orange County
A family heritage in dentistry — and design.
Nickerson Design was founded in 2014 by sisters Natalie Hickman and Kimberly Reddick. They grew up around both dentistry and interior design — two worlds that rarely speak the same language, and the exact two worlds a practice owner has to bridge when they build.
That heritage is why our work feels different. We understand the clinical reality — flow, infection control, equipment, code — and we know how to make a space feel warm and human, not institutional. The result is a practice that works the way your team does and feels like somewhere people want to be.
What will your practice cost to build?
Most firms hide cost behind a PDF and a phone call. We don't. Tell us your practice type, square footage, and finish level, and our estimator gives you an instant, directional range — with a detailed breakdown if you want one.
Estimated project range
$520k – $870k
Dental practice · 2,800 sq ft · elevated finish
Estimate yoursSpaces that feel calm — and perform.
Dental, Medical & Vet.
Dental practice design is the heart of our work, with the same process behind medical offices and veterinary clinics — plus med spas, optometry, and the commercial spaces around them.
Dental Practice Design
Operatories, sterilization cores, imaging, and reception — designed for the way your hygiene and assisting teams move, for infection control, and for a calm patient experience, then made unmistakably yours. (Plus the medical, med spa, optometry, and veterinary practices around them.)
Explore the specialtyRemodel
A remodel updates an existing, operating space.
Learn more →Build-Out / New Construction
A build-out designs a brand-new practice from a bare lease space or ground-up shell.
Learn more →Commercial, Hospitality & Retail
Beyond healthcare, we design commercial, hospitality, and retail interiors.
Learn more →A clear path from feasibility to your first patient.
Every project follows the same calm, sequenced process — so you always know where you are and what's next.
- 011–2 weeks
Feasibility
Before you sign a lease or commit a dollar, we confirm the space can hold your practice — and guide you to the right people for every step of the process.
- 022–3 weeks
Concept
An inspirational Zoom call to align on your design theme and a clear direction — then an on-site design meeting to bring it to life.
- 033–5 weeks
Design Development
Finishes, millwork, and lighting are resolved together so nothing surprises you later.
- 04Varies by scope
Build
We coordinate with your general contractor and vendors through construction so the build matches the design.
- 051 week
Walkthrough & Open
A final walkthrough, a punch list, and a space that's ready for your first patient.
Hear it from a client.
The best measure of a design studio is what owners say once the doors are open. This one was filmed at Merit Dental in Cypress — a practice we designed from concept to completion.
Explore the finished space in our portfolio, then picture your own.
Client testimonial · filmed at Merit Dental, Cypress CA
Ready to start your space?
Book a design consult — a calm, focused conversation about your project, budget, and timeline. No pressure, no jargon.