How to maximise a small working space 

For businesses with small workspaces, it is important to implement practices that make the most of the space they have

The pandemic has forced businesses to re-evaluate their office spaces as employees adopt hybrid working patterns. For businesses offering more flexible work schedules, larger office spaces have become less of a necessity, and with startups growing by 4m in the UK each year, more small teams are now in need of a dynamic workplace design that makes the most of small spaces – don’t worry, there are lots of ways businesses can make the most of small spaces!

Reduce reliance on paper

The demand for paper is getting less and less each year; alongside the sustainability benefits this brings, there is also a massive opportunity to reduce the amount of furniture used to store paper and open up room for office spaces. When you rely less on paper, you son’t need filing cabinets and other storage equipment and this, in turn, reduces costs relating to filing cabinets and shelving.

Get rid of mess

Sometimes it’s as simple as having a tidy-up. Clutter can take a toll on you mentally as well as physically, so remove anything that you don’t need from the office area. Getting rid of clutter will change the energy in your workplace; your space will feel lighter and you will be able to find what you need faster,saving time and improving productivity. In addition, there may be more demand for products that reduce clutter as storage or waste-removal products.

Choose lighting wisely 

Clever use of general lighting can brighten and shift the appearance of your small space. Use small LED desk lamps for overhead downlighting.

Run stand-up meetings 

Stand-up meetings are ideal for a small space since more people can occupy the space in a single meeting. These meetings tend to be shorter, save time and get everyone back to work quickly. You can have your meetings in a central location, such as a common area.

Strategic desk placement means you can choose the best desk placement layout to utilise the available space. In open office spaces, place attractive dividers between the desks in order to improve privacy.