All coworking spaces in Australia  have a different look and feel, but usually consist of an open plan layout with desks dispersed throughout while some may provide private office space – particularly as the industry moves towards a “hybrid” model of open plan and private space. It can be slightly confusing to navigate the landscape of coworking and figure out exactly what type of workspace they offer and what is suitable for your business. Below we have outlined some of the types of workspaces you can expect to find within a coworking space. A dedicated desk is exactly what it sounds like – a workstation dedicated to you and only you! Set within the open plan area, you’ll share the common areas with the other members, but the desk and chair are exclusively yours, often including a lockable storage cabinet. The convenient thing about a dedicated desk is that you can leave your belongings for the duration of your membership, rather than packing everything up at the end of the day. This makes a dedicated desk a little pricier than a hot desk, but it’s the more popular option of the two as the majority of the coworking population prefers having a secure spot to work every day. A hot desk is similar to a dedicated desk in that you are paying for a desk in an open plan area. The main difference is that you won’t have an assigned workstation so this spot might vary from day to day. For this reason a hot desk is usually cheaper than a dedicated desk. Nevertheless, you will always have a seat and will enjoy access to the same onsite amenities such as meeting facilities, kitchen and breakout areas for downtime. A private office can range from a single person office, to a whole floor with multiple offices, meeting rooms and open plan areas within. The key thing is that the space, however big it is, is lockable and exclusively accessed by you. Private office space is great for confidentiality and security, plus you still get access to the communal facilities so you never feel isolated. At the moment this specific type of workspace is the most popular in the flexible office industry. Fun fact: In 2019, Office Hub recorded 80 percent of enquiries seeking private office space as opposed to open plan.