Finding a New Office Space

Back in early 2020, your boss called a meeting for the entire office. With a bit of uncertainty, they told everyone that things were going to shut down for a few weeks, maybe even a month. At first, the idea of working remotely seemed like a relief. Pajamas? Nice. Tossing in a load of laundry during lunch? Productivity at its finest. But no one expected those few weeks to turn into months or even years of waiting and wondering when the world would return to normal.

The truth is, the world still isn't quite the way we once knew it. And while some things have shifted permanently, one thing we've all learned is that our dining room or spare bedroom just wasn't cutting it as an office. Sure, it was nice at first—wearing flannel pajamas to Zoom meetings, taking the dog for a midday walk—but now, as life finds its new rhythm, many of us realize that separating work from home is more important than ever.

It’s time to rethink your makeshift home office and find a space that offers stability and productivity. Let’s explore why it's so essential to return to a designated workspace and how you can get started!

Why Work Outside the Home?

Now that many offices have reopened, it's easier to understand why having a separate, designated workspace is so important. Below are some key reasons why stepping out of your home office and into a real workspace can be transformative.

1. Focus: One of the biggest advantages of working outside the home is the ability to focus without distractions. When working from home, distractions can be both internal and external. Internally, you're constantly reminded of chores or tasks around the house—like that pile of laundry or the dishes in the sink. Externally, it’s the delivery person knocking, your neighbor needing something, or your kids asking for help with schoolwork. These interruptions break your concentration in ways that just don’t happen in a dedicated office space.

2. Habits: Remote work during the pandemic blurred the lines between work and home life, making it harder to maintain productive habits. How many days did you spend the entire workday in your pajamas? While there’s nothing wrong with that occasionally, it’s not sustainable long-term. In an office setting, daily routines like commuting and dressing for work reinforce productive habits, keeping you sharp and energized. That structure is harder to maintain at home.

3. Separation of Work and Home: The pandemic taught us that mixing work and home life can lead to burnout. When your office is in the next room, it can feel like you never truly leave work. On the flip side, home life easily spills into work life when distractions happen just outside the door. This lack of separation can be mentally exhausting, and that’s why having a physical workspace can bring balance, ensuring that your home stays a place for rest, not work.

Space Sharing: A Modern Solution

Between the difficulty of focusing, maintaining good habits, and separating home from work life, it's clear that the makeshift home office is no longer the best solution. Enter space sharing.

There are countless offices in your city, tucked away in buildings you might not have considered before—everything from artsy brick buildings downtown to your local church down the street. That’s where we come in. We connect you to businesses and organizations with unused space, offering a range of affordable, creative office solutions.

Churches, gyms, studios, and other buildings often have offices or rooms that sit unused for most of the week. Churches, in particular, are a great resource for finding affordable office space. These shared spaces offer the flexibility to rent on a short-term basis, unlike traditional long-term office leases. Plus, you’ll get the chance to work in your community and interact with others—a nice change after spending so long on Zoom calls!

How to Get Started

Ready to find a workspace that suits your needs? It’s quick and simple to begin. Register on our site, explore our listings, or reach out to us directly with any questions you may have.

Let us help you find your next office space and say goodbye to your home office for good!