Private office vs coworking: Which one fits your business?
Once I went to sign a lease on an apartment and met the realtor duo at a coworking office. They had a meeting room booked and the space looked professional and nicely designed. I felt well taken care of.
Would I have felt the same if I were signing to purchase a multi-million-dollar penthouse? Maybe not.
Some businesses need a space that reflects their brand and their offer, gives them full control over their environment, and fosters productivity. Other businesses value flexibility, networking, and cost savings.
A breakdown:
🏢 Private Office
✅ Pros:
• Custom branding and design that reflect your company culture
• Personalized layout to enhance productivity
• Full privacy and control over the space
• Long-term stability for growing teams
❌ Cons:
• Higher costs and longer lease commitments
• Fewer organic networking opportunities
☕ Coworking Space
✅ Pros:
• Can be more cost-effective
• Lease flexibility
• Great for networking and spontaneous collaborations
• Amenities and perks built in
❌ Cons:
• Less privacy and control over design, as well as potential for noise and distractions
• Inconsistent availability for desks and meeting rooms
• Less rooted, more transient atmosphere for your employees and guests
Both options have their perks, and the best choice depends on your business needs.
Have you ever been 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧 by someone’s office? How about pleasantly surprised? Why? I would love to hear about it.👇
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Color Exercise
I’m in Yael Steinberger’s interior design program (read about it here and here) and one of her introductory assignments was to add color to this black and white room. To me it looks like a seating area in the upstairs corner of a hotel or conference center, so I considered it as a commercial space. If I could edit some of the items, I’d replace the standing lamp with something grander or with sconces, switch out the artwork, add more variety in the types of seating, etc. But sticking with what was given, here’s how I colored it in in Photoshop:
I started with the flooring because I didn’t like the dark glossy floors and in general it’s helpful to work upwards. I’ve always loved these Barcelona cube tiles (especially in this apartment) and they felt appropriate for the Spanish–Italian-style seating. Normally I wouldn’t make every seat in a grouping a different color — and probably not turquoise — but the sameness and largeness of all three called for some differentiation. I added a velvet texture to tame the original pleathery look. I didn’t love the large panels by the curtains, so instead of accenting that feature with solid blocks of color, I made them wood to add warmth to the modern space. The cement adds a contrasting texture to the back wall. About three quarters of the way through, the turquoise couch was feeling a little lonely, so I added the blue-hued rug and leafy wallpaper to tie all the tones together.