Nowadays, many companies are foregoing the usual closed office design in favor of open office spaces. While this may be cheaper for the organization, it can be detrimental to productivity and workers’ health, that’s why some professionals still prefer to have a private office, not matter how small it is.

Here are the advantages of having a small office space that’s all yours.

It’s healthier for you

Having a tiny office that’s all your own is healthier for you, as there’s less chance of catching a cold or other airborne diseases from other people. To keep your space free of sickness-causing germs, do a quick wipe down of door handles, your table, and keyboard with anti-bacterial wipes.

It’s easier to organize

Having a larger space can tempt people into bringing books, artwork, gadgets, and other paraphernalia that you probably don’t need in the office. Having a small workspace means that you get to pare down your belongings to the absolute essentials, and you don’t waste time arranging your things.

There are fewer chances of being bothered by your co-workers

An open office plan encourages people to communicate. Unfortunately, some people take advantage of this easy access by gossiping, engaging you in chit-chat, or interrupting you when you’re working. A closed office space gives you the privacy you need to work in peace, and the more time you have to focus, the more productive you’ll be in the workplace.

It’s easier to decorate

To spice up a small workspace, one only needs a picture frame or two, a miniature table plant, a decorative calendar, and nothing else. Having a tiny space to work with means you get to really think about what you decorate it with, and it’s also more cost effective as you don’t have to spend too much to make your office look great.

You get to be more creative

When people share an open space, they are forced to look busy and creativity is forced as all eyes are on them. In a small private office, workers have the space to focus and think of new concepts without worrying about looking idle to the rest of the team.

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