What a coworking space should have for remote work
Working remotely from a coworking space is different in some ways from doing it at home, in a café or in a traditional office. Some points are obvious, starting with cleanliness, lighting and the layout of the spaces.
At Llum we pay special attention to them – in fact, our name (which means “light” in Valencian) reflects the abundant natural light our coworking space is known for.
In the same way, work areas are clearly separated. We avoid long shared benches so that every user, whether regular or occasional, can work with full concentration.
This may seem trivial at first, but it isn’t. Many coworking spaces, chasing a look or trying to fit more people in, have desks that are far too cramped. Above all, we recommend you choose comfort.
The location of the coworking space also matters: ideally it should be somewhere in the city that brings a benefit – a strategic area, good transport links, close to business districts…
And finally, security while you work. Having everything you need for a peaceful stay, without worrying about your belongings, is too important to leave in second place.
Reasons why working away from home is a great option
Although at first this new way of working was seen as a kind of semi-holiday because you could do it from home, experts describe that idea as a terrible mistake.
Even though getting up early every morning to go to work, doing it under the eye of the boss or putting up with traffic have always been the big Monday-morning drawbacks, the truth is that going out to work has major benefits for our mental health.
That’s why working remotely from a coworking space is the perfect solution when you can’t work at the office, whether because someone else decided so or because of the type of job you do.
So what are those benefits? Let’s take a look!
Say goodbye to cave syndrome
A lot has been written about this bad legacy of Covid. The addictive comfort zone of working from home makes it harder and harder to leave it.
Making ourselves have a place outside the home, where we can build a healthy routine on working days, is vital for our personal development.
Meet other professionals
Working remotely from a coworking space can be a very enriching experience, as you’re surrounded by professionals from all kinds of fields.
Not only do you learn new things, it’s also the perfect setting to build social connections with other people or create business partnerships.
Find the focus you’re looking for
When we work at home, we face countless distractions: washing machines, meals, children, neighbours, TV… The list is endless.
So having a place where all that is kept at a distance is the perfect way to improve your concentration and, as a result, your performance at work.
Boost your creativity
Linked to the previous point, working in a space where ideas flow is the perfect breeding ground for creativity.
There’s nothing like hearing the points of view of people from other sectors – or from your own sector but with a different way of facing their professional challenges.
Don’t spend more than you need to
Another big reason to choose a coworking space is that you won’t need to redesign your home to be able to work. At Llum you have everything you need.
For example, we offer office furniture, a high-speed connection, meeting rooms, a projector for presentations and a coffee machine, among many other services.
Travel anywhere in the world
Finally, we’d like to point out that there are more and more spaces like this around the world. There are very few cities where you can’t find one.
If your job allows it, working remotely from a coworking space is a perfect opportunity to travel. If you’ve ever dreamed of living somewhere else for a while, now’s your chance.
We hope we’ve convinced you of the reasons to work from a coworking space. If you’re interested, get in touch with us, whether to book a desk or to ask about our virtual office for businesses.
