Why Professionals Need a Space That Bridges the Gap Between Home and Headquarters

By Yaron Rosenblum, Co-Founder of Canvas Offices

The way we work has undergone a huge transformation in recent years, driven by the popularity of hybrid and remote working models. While this shift has provided greater flexibility to professionals, it has also highlighted the limitations of rigid corporate office spaces and working entirely from home.

Increasingly, professionals want more from both their at-home and office environments. This poses the option of a ‘third space’: The modern, flexible office – an ideal location that strikes the perfect balance between home and headquarters.

The Growth of Flexible Office Spaces:

One of the most significant drivers behind the rise of flexible office spaces is the expansion of hybrid working following the Coronavirus pandemic. Research from a 2025 report commissioned by the Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD) indicates that around 75% of companies in the UK now offer some form of hybrid or flexible working, splitting their time between home and headquarters. 

This shift has fundamentally altered the classic corporate office. Now, instead of relying on sad, bleak, and boring office spaces, organisations are increasingly looking for a flexible office space where employees can feel like they are in a home away from home or a ‘third space,’ mixing home and office working to boost productivity and improve wellbeing.

Because of this popularity, the flexible office market is now experiencing rapid growth, with projections from Next Move Strategy Marketing highlighting that the market could exceed $50 billion globally within the next decade.

This expansion highlights how much employee preferences are changing when it comes to their workspace and is something we at Canvas have worked hard to deliver through our very own ‘homeification’ approach. So, what are the key drivers?

Psychological Benefits of the ‘Third Space’

​Clearer Boundaries: A key advantage of flexible working spaces is the ability to create a clear distinction between work and personal life, whilst also being comfortable and away from the norm of a classic corporate space. Working from home often blurs the boundaries between working and personal space, making it difficult to disengage from professional responsibilities in your downtime. In contrast, having a flexible office space that combines the comfort of home with the practicality of a workspace enables employees to transition to a more focused, work oriented mindset, all while supporting a productive and healthier work- life balance.

Reduced Isolation: Although remote working offers increased flexibility it has been associated with feelings of loneliness. In fact, Gallup’s state of the Global Workplace Report found that 25% of remote employees experience daily loneliness, compared to 16% of fully onsite employees.

Flexible offices are synonymous with comfortable breakout areas and communal spaces, designed to drive social interaction between colleagues and peers.

Furthermore, unlike traditional corporate offices that can feel very demanding, flexible spaces offer a more balanced environment where professionals can engage with and support one another in a more informal setting, encouraging creativity and collaboration.

Enhanced Focus and Wellbeing: Workplace environments have a big impact on concentration, stress levels and your overall wellbeing. Flexible office spaces offer a variety of settings tailored to different types of work, such as quiet zones for focused tasks.

This element of choice allows professionals to choose environments that best support their productivity styles, leading to greater wellbeing and improved job performance and satisfaction.

Modern workspaces:

The emergence of so many flexible office spaces across the globe show the growth in modern professional life. By addressing the limitations of both home and headquarters, these ‘in-between’ spaces provide a more productive approach to work – while enabling individuals, teams and businesses to truly thrive.

Ultimately, as hybrid working evolves into the norm for modern society, the need for a space between home and headquarters is no longer optional, it is essential.