-What do you do?
-How do you work?
-What space can be shared? What space can be eliminated?
An architect can help you decide the layout for your new space. Most landlords provide professional space planning services at no cost to the tenant.
In general, most businesses need 250 square feet of office space per employee. However, the amount and configuration of space varies widely from office to office. Below are some common categories of space and their space requirements. Use these standards when estimating how much office space your business needs.
How Much Office Space Do I Need?
| Category | Dimensions | Total Sq Ft |
| Private Office, Very Large | 20x15 | 300 |
| Private Office, Large | 15x15 | 225 |
| Private Office, Medium | 15x10 | 150 |
| Private Office, Small | 12x10 | 120 |
| Workstation, Large | 9x9 | 81 |
| Workstation, Medium | 8x6 | 42 |
| Workstation, Small | 6x6 | 36 |
| Reception Area, Large | 25x15 | 375 |
| Reception Area, Small | 20x15 | 300 |
| Conference Room, Large (12-24 Seats) | 25x15 | 375 |
| Conference Room, Medium (8-14 Seats) | 20x15 | 300 |
| Conference Room, Small (4-6 Seats) | 10x10 | 100 |
| Kitchen, Large | 20x15 | 300 |
| Kitchen, Small | 10x8 | 80 |
| Copy Room | 15x10 | 150 |
| Telecom Room | 10x8 | 80 |
| Closet | 7x4 | 28 |
Troy Golden is President of Golden Group Real Estate. He received his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his MBA in Real Estate from the Wisconsin School of Business. Troy specializes in commercial office brokerage in Chicagoland. Please contact him at troy@goldengroupcre.com or (630) 805-2463.
