A Social Distancing Approach to Office Rentals

For the first time, many of us are navigating how to work from home full time. We’re setting up makeshift offices at our dining room tables, in our basements, or even in our bedrooms – and some of us are struggling to make it work. Since the go-to coffee shop is likely closed for indoor dining (which in turn means closed for indoor working), getting away from your home to focus has been more challenging. Luckily, there’s an alternative. Coworking spaces like HeadRoom offer a safe, clean office space where you can take care of your business without the distractions of home. This is especially attractive if, as in the case at HeadRoom, you can use an individual office rather than a “hot desk”!

 

The Origins of Coworking

Coworking began in 2005 when the first space opened in San Francisco. Since then, these spaces have spread across the country, with more than 30,000 expected by 2022.

Today, most work can be done online, so people aren’t tied to one location—a trend that became even clearer during the pandemic. With a laptop and Wi-Fi, you can work from almost anywhere.

But working alone isn’t always the most productive or inspiring. Being around other professionals, even while working independently, helps spark creativity and focus. That sense of community is what coworking is all about.

Coworking can be defined by many things:

 

• It gives entrepreneurs the ability to share cost and infrastructure when it comes to having a physical office location through shared office space.
• It provides a business community centered around accessibility and sustainability.
• It offers both collaboration and independence as well as the flexibility to meet your specific business needs. 

Utilizing a coworking space doesn’t mean having to sit at a table with six other people with your headphones plugged in and your gaze firmly on your laptop screen. It can be as much of a collaborative experience as you want it to be. 

 

Coworking During COVID

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Businesses like HeadRoom understand that start-ups and entrepreneurs want flexible, affordable, and fully equipped offices—but without sharing close quarters. Instead of “hot desks” where people rotate through the same spot, HeadRoom offers “hot offices.” You can book your own office for as long as you need and invite whoever you want.

Unlike many coworking spaces that charge extra for privacy, HeadRoom focuses solely on private offices and conference rooms. That means you can make calls, meet clients, or hold team sessions in your own space. You choose the time and date, reserve your room, and it’s all yours. When you’re done, it’s ready for the next business—simple and efficient.

These offices include Wi-Fi, projection screens or TVs, refreshments, and often admin and phone support. Members usually have 24/7 access, while non-members can book during business hours. Memberships are flexible—start anytime and cancel with 30 days’ notice.

You still get the social perks of coworking—chatting by the coffee machine or meeting someone new—but only when you want to. HeadRoom gives you the privacy to focus and the freedom to connect.

In short, coworking at HeadRoom helps you find a productive, professional, and stress-free place to work—whether you’re growing your business or escaping the distractions of home.

. Learn more about our offerings and about our philosophy on coworking by contacting us today!