Coworking has numerous advantages. These include everything from reduced costs to a more enjoyable working environment. However, there are always a few simple things that you can do to make sure that your coworking space is as pleasant as possible. Here are just a handful of ideas of things that you can do to stop your coworking environment from just becoming another regular office space.

A sense of play

You know the phrase ‘all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.’ Well this can definitely apply to just about any coworking space. As such, it can be a good idea to make sure that the environment has enough opportunities for those coworkers to let off steam. This could be something as simple as a space to share a few cups of coffee, or it could even be somewhere where people get to play games.

Many coworking spaces will now feature anything from table tennis tables to table football games. Plus there has even been a noticeable trend for darts and even retro pinball machines in many shared office spaces. All of which can work wonders in boosting office morale and brightening up even the dullest work days.

The importance of light and colour

Don’t let your coworking space wither away in a predictable blend of beiges and whites. Why not brighten things up by adding a good dose of colour? Anything from a bright sofa to an accent wall can add a real sense of fun to the office environment. Obviously, you won’t want to go too crazy as people will actually have to work here. But think about how a colour can work to either liven up a dull space, or work the opposite way to calm those stressful meetings.

Paying attention to how light is used in your coworking environment is essential. After all, spending eight hours under a fluorescent strip light is hardly likely to do anyone any good. There have been many studies about how sunlight can help mood. So try and do all you can to take advantage of any natural light that comes into your coworking space.

Knowing how to use sound

We all know how music has the power to add a sense of purpose to a coworking environment. But it also has the power to be pretty divisive. While someone’s Spotify playlist might be entertaining the first time around, it could get grating by the hundredth play. 

This is why it’s a good idea to try and use any music in a way that’s as unobtrusive as possible. After all, it might be hard to concentrate if there are any overly lyrical tracks on repeat. So try some calming ambient tracks to stop things getting too sterile instead.

Keep it hygienic

Finally we should note how important it is to keep your coworking space spotlessly clean. Making sure that everyone takes care of the washing up is just the starters. Everything from those coffee stain circles on the desks to the actual state of the toilet is going to be hugely important to how the coworking environment functions. 

Nobody is going to want to work in an office space that stinks, so consider using some office air fresheners that work wonders in making the environment much more welcoming. All of which shows that there are plenty of ways in which you can make your coworking space more enjoyable.