How to Create a Productive and Inspiring Workspace in a Coworking Environment
In today’s hybrid work world, coworking spaces are more than just a desk and a chair, they are a dynamic workspace designed to spark creativity, fuel collaboration, and keep you focused. At Expansive, we know that your environment plays a big role in how you work. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, remote worker, or part of a growing team, creating a space that motivates and empowers you is key.
Here are our top tips for setting up a productive and inspiring workspace in a shared coworking environment:
1. Curate Your Workspace Setup
Make it your own. Your workspace isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a blank canvas. Whether you’re in a Private Office or Team Suite, at Expansive, you have the freedom to fully customize your space to reflect your brand, support your workflow, and create an environment where your team can thrive. From furniture and layout to décor and signage, you can shape a space that’s truly yours.
Keep it tidy. Clutter can lead to distraction. Keep your space streamlined with smart storage solutions, intentional design choices, and digital tools that help reduce clutter and boost efficiency.
Looking for extra space to house documents or equipment? Expansive offers extra storage solutions, so that you can keep your day-to-day workspace clean and organized.
2. Master Your Time
Build-in breaks. Step away from your desk. Grab a coffee in the lounge, chat with a fellow coworker, or take a walk. Taking a break can actually boost productivity, not hurt it.
Use meeting rooms wisely. For calls or focused collaboration, book a meeting room in advance to avoid distractions. At Expansive, our variety of meeting spaces makes it easy to find the right fit. Grab a huddle room for meeting with 1-4 attendees, or a Training Suite for teams of 10+.
3. Leverage the Energy Around You
Network naturally. Coworking spaces are filled with potential collaborators, clients, and friends. Say hello, attend a community event, or join a conversation in the kitchen—you never know where it might lead.
Stay connected. Join your community’s app or communication channels to stay in the loop on events, perks, and opportunities to engage. Expansive offers a client app that makes it simple for you to stay connected, instantly book meeting rooms and engage virtually with a community of like-minded individuals.
4. Take Advantage of Your Environment
Tap into amenities. Event spaces, phone booths, meeting space or huddle rooms — coworking spaces like Expansive are built for flexibility. Make sure you’re using everything available to support your work.
Switch it up. If your motivation is waning, change your scenery. Take your laptop to the coworking lounge, grab a call in a phone booth, or even spend the afternoon in an outdoor space, where available.
Traveling? As an Expansive client, you have access to all locations, nationwide. You can drop-in and stay focused in an environment that you’re familiar with from Seattle, WA to Miami, FL.
Thriving in a coworking space starts with aligning your environment to your goals—by designing a setup that supports focus, managing your schedule with purpose, and embracing the energy of the shared community around you.
At Expansive, we design our locations with your productivity and inspiration in mind, offering workspaces that flex with your needs.
Whether you’re here for the day or building your business long-term, we’re here to support your success. Ready to elevate your workday? Book a tour or find a location near you and discover how Expansive can help you find your place.
