# Space Design **URL:** https://forum.coworking.org/c/space-design/21.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.coworking.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.coworking.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.coworking.org/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Coworking Renovation cost per SQFT](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-renovation-cost-per-sqft/5772)
**Author:** [@JJ\_Englert](https://forum.coworking.org/u/JJ_Englert)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2016, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-renovation-cost-per-sqft/5772 "2016-03-31T18:11:28Z")
Hello, I am planning to launch a Coworking space and am trying to see what other Coworking companies spend on average for their renovations, broken down by SQFT. Knowing this will dramatically help me in my planning pro… --- ## [How many private offices can a coworking space support until it turns into an executive suite?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/how-many-private-offices-can-a-coworking-space-support-until-it-turns-into-an-executive-suite/5771)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Baute\_Creative](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Craig_Baute_Creative)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/how-many-private-offices-can-a-coworking-space-support-until-it-turns-into-an-executive-suite/5771 "2016-03-23T20:55:59Z")
From a business perspective private offices are great. They are easier to sell because people get what they are, they still command high rents, and it’s a more stable customer base then month-to-month coworking plans. I… --- ## [Hey Mr (and Ms) DJ!](https://forum.coworking.org/t/hey-mr-and-ms-dj/5669)
**Author:** [@M\_Goldman](https://forum.coworking.org/u/M_Goldman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/hey-mr-and-ms-dj/5669 "2015-11-23T16:08:30Z")
I wanted to put this question out to the brain trust. Anybody inspired to share your kickest-butt coworking playlists? There have been threads about what music services people use (Spotify, Rdio, etc.), but I haven’t se… --- ## [New Coworking Space - printer?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/new-coworking-space-printer/5675)
**Author:** [@Ehmandah\_R](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Ehmandah_R)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2015, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/new-coworking-space-printer/5675 "2015-11-19T09:51:19Z")
My friend and I are opening a coworking space. We are considering providing printing but it looks like most of the smaller spaces don’t offer this benefit. Is it common to offer printing? Does the average member need p… --- ## [Hey Mr (and Ms) DJ!](https://forum.coworking.org/t/hey-mr-and-ms-dj/5671)
**Author:** [@M\_Goldman](https://forum.coworking.org/u/M_Goldman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/hey-mr-and-ms-dj/5671 "2015-11-13T16:25:30Z")
I wanted to put this out to the brain trust. Anybody inspired to share your kickest-butt coworking playlists? There have been threads about what music services people use (Spotify, Rdio, etc.), but I haven’t seen anythi… --- ## [Optimal Desk Sizes / Dimensions](https://forum.coworking.org/t/optimal-desk-sizes-dimensions/5374)
**Author:** [@Farhan\_Abbasi](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Farhan_Abbasi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2015, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/optimal-desk-sizes-dimensions/5374 "2015-11-12T23:28:26Z")
Hi folks, I run a coworking space in Boston called Coalition and this community provided great info for me when launching. Thank you! I’m wondering if you folks have experience with an ideal desk dimension that optimiz… --- ## [I just fell in love with a printer](https://forum.coworking.org/t/i-just-fell-in-love-with-a-printer/5641)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Baute\_Creative](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Craig_Baute_Creative)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/i-just-fell-in-love-with-a-printer/5641 "2015-10-01T07:31:06Z")
Creative Density is like many of your spaces with about 70 members and 3500 sq ft. We don’t charge for printing and we just ask that members don’t print a book. If they do, just buy some ink every once in a while. Membe… --- ## [To Build out or not to build out?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/to-build-out-or-not-to-build-out/5630)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Kready](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Jennifer_Kready)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2015, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/to-build-out-or-not-to-build-out/5630 "2015-09-18T21:03:39Z")
I’m considering real estate (for lease) in Round Rock, north of Austin (basically just up the road) Most options are professional office suites styles and some come with a large open space, ideal for open desking, but n… --- ## [Benefits of starting small and outgrowing, moving or opening a second space?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/benefits-of-starting-small-and-outgrowing-moving-or-opening-a-second-space/5604)
**Author:** [@Jennifer\_Kready](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Jennifer_Kready)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2015, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/benefits-of-starting-small-and-outgrowing-moving-or-opening-a-second-space/5604 "2015-08-11T12:56:18Z")
As many of you probably experience, our real estate market is fast and furious, landlords are in the drivers seat but as a small community, many are local and friendly. However, the available locations seem to be less th… --- ## [Standing Desks](https://forum.coworking.org/t/standing-desks/5600)
**Author:** [@TatjanaRose](https://forum.coworking.org/u/TatjanaRose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/standing-desks/5600 "2015-08-05T08:17:47Z")
Hello, I manage The Guild based in Bath in the UK. I’ve recently been redeveloping one of our event rooms back into desk space, and I managed to pick up two really good quality second hand standing desks. Since we opene… --- ## [Phone Booths...Do You Have Them? Where Do You Get Them?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/phone-booths-do-you-have-them-where-do-you-get-them/5570)
**Author:** [@Severine\_Cushing](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Severine_Cushing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/phone-booths-do-you-have-them-where-do-you-get-them/5570 "2015-06-24T15:52:53Z")
Hi All! I’m new to this group writing to you all from Tech Ranch out in Austin, TX. Howdy! :slight\_smile: I’m looking into putting a phone booth or two in our space. To those of you who already have phone booths, have … --- ## [Member board/photos](https://forum.coworking.org/t/member-board-photos/5414)
**Author:** [@Gretchen\_Bilbro1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Gretchen_Bilbro1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 8:57am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/member-board-photos/5414 "2015-06-12T08:57:06Z")
Hi all, What have you used to create your member boards? I have a giant old metal sign that I want to use for the board itself and place photos with brief write ups on with magnets for our member board. For those that h… --- ## [Beer supply in hubs](https://forum.coworking.org/t/beer-supply-in-hubs/5541)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Lewis](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Tom_Lewis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/beer-supply-in-hubs/5541 "2015-06-01T14:55:16Z")
This is a question which has been bugging me ever since I got back from NYC a few months back. I noticed during a tour of hubs over there that some had beer taps on counter tops in kitchen areas (including NWC I think?)… --- ## [What do you recommend space size per person?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/what-do-you-recommend-space-size-per-person/5538)
**Author:** [@Yaron\_Tal](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Yaron_Tal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/what-do-you-recommend-space-size-per-person/5538 "2015-05-25T22:17:28Z")
Hi, I am looking for recomendation about the space size per person. how many people can work at the office? what are the office size for: 1 person? 2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person 7 person 8 perso… --- ## [Purchasing real estate for coworking space](https://forum.coworking.org/t/purchasing-real-estate-for-coworking-space/5540)
**Author:** [@Stephanie](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Stephanie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/purchasing-real-estate-for-coworking-space/5540 "2015-05-23T13:14:11Z")
Hello all. I’m new to the group, at the very beginning stages of opening a coworking space in Redding, CA. (pop. 90,000) I’m considering buying a commercial space for my coworking business, rather than leasing. Obviousl… --- ## [Suspended ceilings](https://forum.coworking.org/t/suspended-ceilings/5544)
**Author:** [@TatjanaRose](https://forum.coworking.org/u/TatjanaRose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/suspended-ceilings/5544 "2015-05-22T15:45:04Z")
One of the spaces my company is looking to redevelop has suspended ceilings, we have been advised by the Landlord that these can’t be removed due to damage and exposed cables, air con etc. They plan on installing new whi… --- ## [Glass studios- viability and cost in UK](https://forum.coworking.org/t/glass-studios-viability-and-cost-in-uk/5535)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Lewis](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Tom_Lewis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/glass-studios-viability-and-cost-in-uk/5535 "2015-05-12T11:34:22Z")
Greetings from the UK. I’m after some advice please from anyone who can give me any information/help on setting up a new space to include small glass fronted (or entirely glass) cubicles. I’ve done a ton of research on… --- ## [Conference Rooms](https://forum.coworking.org/t/conference-rooms/5531)
**Author:** [@Jensen\_Yancey](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Jensen_Yancey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/conference-rooms/5531 "2015-05-06T20:23:26Z")
So, my partners and I have been going back and forth over the conference room at our space for a while now, and I wanted to get some insight from everyone here on how you use yours. For some background, we’re a small-ish… --- ## [Kegerator](https://forum.coworking.org/t/kegerator/5506)
**Author:** [@Alycia\_Benjamin-Pee1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Alycia_Benjamin-Pee1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/kegerator/5506 "2015-04-08T17:17:28Z")
Does anyone have a great vendor that will set this bad boy up?! Ive been trying to get it right for three months and its extremely frustrating :-/ --- ## [Standard for sq ft required per person](https://forum.coworking.org/t/standard-for-sq-ft-required-per-person/5496)
**Author:** [@Piper\_Hood](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Piper_Hood)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2015, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/standard-for-sq-ft-required-per-person/5496 "2015-03-31T17:27:40Z")
I am in the process of leasing space for a new coworking business. Is there any industry standard for # SQ Ft needed per person? For example, I am thinking 40 square feet for each seat I can sell (averaged out for shared… --- ## [IdeaPaint versus Rustoleum white board paint versus physical white boards](https://forum.coworking.org/t/ideapaint-versus-rustoleum-white-board-paint-versus-physical-white-boards/3186)
**Author:** [@J\_Scheine](https://forum.coworking.org/u/J_Scheine)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/ideapaint-versus-rustoleum-white-board-paint-versus-physical-white-boards/3186 "2015-03-19T03:15:59Z")
Attn. Coworkers: I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with IdeaPaint or Rustoleum White board paint. I have 2 isolated back offices which will be additional free space for coworkers when my facility The Bus… --- ## [Open vs Semi-closed space](https://forum.coworking.org/t/open-vs-semi-closed-space/5481)
**Author:** [@Marc-Alain\_Guilbert](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Marc-Alain_Guilbert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/open-vs-semi-closed-space/5481 "2015-03-18T20:00:31Z")
I currently trying to decide between a fully open coworking space where there is no separations between desk versus one that has some seperation. What’s your experience with this? Completely open space Why I hesitate… --- ## [Chrome box, no monitor](https://forum.coworking.org/t/chrome-box-no-monitor/5466)
**Author:** [@ajpearce](https://forum.coworking.org/u/ajpearce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/chrome-box-no-monitor/5466 "2015-03-02T22:50:21Z")
How common do you find monitors are not available in your coworking space? I've found that old 1024x vga LCD monitors are available used in many places for 20£ and the way I prefer to move is stay in one place for longe… --- ## [Coworking Space -- door signage inspiration](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-space-door-signage-inspiration/4867)
**Author:** [@Ky\_Ekinci](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Ky_Ekinci)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-space-door-signage-inspiration/4867 "2015-02-27T16:24:29Z")
In about two weeks we’re launching our second coworking space in Palm Coast, Florida; and I’d like for you to share some exterior-door design inspiration with me from your own spaces. Background and First Location: We … --- ## [New Space Opening...Any suggestions? (pictures attached)](https://forum.coworking.org/t/new-space-opening-any-suggestions-pictures-attached/5449)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Pitner](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Daniel_Pitner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2015, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/new-space-opening-any-suggestions-pictures-attached/5449 "2015-02-14T23:15:37Z")
I am looking on some input regarding additional amenities that I should provide in my coworking space. I also have a conference. I also have executive suites and will be adding about 10 hot desks in my bullpen … --- ## [Music or not?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/music-or-not/5365)
**Author:** [@Teresa\_Jackson1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Teresa_Jackson1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/music-or-not/5365 "2014-11-25T17:56:52Z")
I’m sure this question has been asked before but interested to know everyone’s views. Do you (or not) have music playing in your coworking space? if so what type of stuff do you play? There’s a definite difference of o… --- ## [Phone Calls / Noise Control](https://forum.coworking.org/t/phone-calls-noise-control/5350)
**Author:** [@Janelle\_Doll](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Janelle_Doll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/phone-calls-noise-control/5350 "2014-11-11T18:20:02Z")
Would love some advice… we are struggling with providing space for members to take phone calls. We have various areas where members can take calls, but the common complaint is that they get calls randomly and then have t… --- ## [Is there a design language in all co working spaces](https://forum.coworking.org/t/is-there-a-design-language-in-all-co-working-spaces/5335)
**Author:** [@jasmeet\_saluja](https://forum.coworking.org/u/jasmeet_saluja)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/is-there-a-design-language-in-all-co-working-spaces/5335 "2014-11-08T19:36:09Z")
my question to you guys is throughout out your experience in co working spaces is there a design language which can be related in all coworking spaces ? --- ## [Creative ways to add a wall](https://forum.coworking.org/t/creative-ways-to-add-a-wall/5345)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Baute\_Creative](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Craig_Baute_Creative)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2014, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/creative-ways-to-add-a-wall/5345 "2014-10-24T17:33:18Z")
We just expanded and I have a room that needs to be made into a meeting room with privacy. The room has a traditional office drop down ceiling that is about 8 ft tall and it’s about 14 ft long. I could build a standard … --- ## [Handling phone calls in an open coworking office](https://forum.coworking.org/t/handling-phone-calls-in-an-open-coworking-office/5332)
**Author:** [@Jensen\_Yancey](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Jensen_Yancey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2014, 11:04am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/handling-phone-calls-in-an-open-coworking-office/5332 "2014-10-23T11:04:53Z")
We’re a relatively new coworking office and have run in to a bit of an issue that I’m sure lots of you have had to deal with before. The whole office is open plan, just one big room, and the majority of the time there w… [Previous page](https://forum.coworking.org/c/space-design/21.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.coworking.org/c/space-design/21.md?page=4)