Has veterinary architect Dan Chapel ever put too much storage in a clinic floor plan?

According to Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Conference speaker Dan Chapel, AIA, NCARB, having too much storage is, as they say, like being too rich or too beautiful-not likely. In this video he explains the importance of maximizing the space in your clinic and shares one way to do so. Bonus: It has a housekeeping plus.

Storage space: The final frontier

Dan Chapel says plan space for your staff and your stuff.

You only have so much space, so make the most of it.

And here are stellar ways to store stuff.

"Take (cabinetry) all the way to the ceiling and gain (the space) that, when it's not filled in with cabinets, just becomes a dust and hair catcher on top of the upper cabinets," he says.

Click the video to hear more.