Could a studio be the perfect space for your business?

Posted by Sharp Minds on 7th October 2025, 10:00am

What is a studio? When we get asked this question, it reminds us of the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. For some businesses, a workshop is too big, but an office does not allow them the space to create. At Capital Space, we have over 20 years’ experience at providing business owners and entrepreneurs with the perfect workspace, so we’ve heard this one a lot. Read on to find out the answer to the question ‘what is a studio?’ and discover that for your business, it could be ‘just right’.

What is a studio?

Studios at Capital Space are versatile workspaces that sit between an office and a workshop. Unlike a traditional office, every studio comes with its own external entrance. This means you and your clients can come and go outside of reception hours, with the added benefits of: 

  • Privacy – ideal for client-facing businesses like aesthetics, therapy, or counselling, where discretion matters. 
  • Accessibility – direct access for visitors, couriers, or customers. 
  • Branding – external signage lets your studio make a strong first impression. 
  • Convenience – many studios include a dedicated parking bay right outside the unit. 

Studios also differ from workshops, which are designed for light industrial use and typically feature roller shutter doors. While workshops are great for storage and production, studios provide a more professional environment with carpeted floors and neutral walls that can be customised to your brand. 

Studios are available at many of our business centres across our Southeast locations:

 Is a studio space right for your business?

The beauty of studio spaces is that they cater well to a wide variety of industries, including:

  • Health and wellbeing practitioners: therapists, counsellors, beauticians, or Pilates instructors, who need private, welcoming spaces with easy access for clients. 
  • Professional services: estate agents, recruitment consultants, lawyers, or tutors, who want a professional setting with the benefit of a self-contained entrance. 
  • Creative industries: designers, photographers, and marketing agencies, who value room for collaboration and branding. 
  • Retailers and charities: businesses that need to combine desk space with storage or showroom facilities. Larger studios often include separate internal rooms that can double as storage areas, senior offices, or breakout spaces. 

Studio features that support business success

The very best studios will provide more than four walls and a desk. At Capital Space, our studio customers enjoy:

  • Superfast internet: essential for everything from video calls to large file transfers. Capital Space customers can enjoy secure, reliable, high-speed fibre optics to ensure efficiency and keep operations moving.
  • Professional meeting rooms: While a studio is a great space for day-to-day operations, business owners often require a separate space to meet a client or hold a video call. Our meeting rooms come in a range of sizes to accommodate anything – teams of two, to conferences of forty. Each one comes with up-to-date AV equipment , including PC projectors and projector screens, air conditioning and free parking for your visitors.
  • Print and scan facilities: To make admin easy without needing to leave the building, our friendly centre staff are always able to take care of your needs.
  • Multi-Monitor Potential: Studios can be fitted out to meet high-spec technology needs
  • Business support: While high-spec infrastructure matters, we know that great service is equally important. Our friendly and professional site teams are on hand to support your business by taking care of the everyday essentials, from answering and forwarding calls, to franking post and greeting your visitors with a warm welcome
  • Personalisation: A great workspace can feel like a home away from home, but achieving that comfort often requires a few personal touches. Whether you want to add plants, artwork, or your brand colours, your studio is yours to style.

What’s the difference between a studio, an office, and a workshop? 

  • Studios: self-contained spaces with external doors, perfect for client-facing businesses or those that need a blend of professional and practical space. 
  • Offices: internal units accessed via reception, ideal for purely desk-based work with less footfall from external visitors. 
  • Workshops: light industrial spaces with roller shutters, designed for businesses needing storage or production space rather than client-facing areas. 

Some studios are also located close to reception and meeting room facilities, making it easy to access business support, whereas workshops are typically positioned away from main reception areas. 

Is a studio right for your business? 

If you’re looking for a professional, flexible space that goes beyond the standard office, a studio could be the perfect choice. They’re particularly well suited if: 

  • You welcome clients or customers regularly. 
  • You want the convenience of a private entrance and nearby parking. 
  • You need to combine office and storage facilities under one roof. 

At Capital Space, we have seen first-hand how businesses thrive in studio spaces – from Pilates studios like The Pilates Den to professional consultants and retailers. 

Key considerations and pitfalls to avoid when looking for a studio space

When looking for a new studio space here are a few key factors and questions to bear in mind:

Location and accessibility: is it easy for customers, couriers and collaborators to reach? Our business centres across the southeast offer great transport links and ample parking.

Facilities and equipment: ensure the studio can support your equipment, storage, or production requirements.

Flexibility of terms: avoid being tied into long contracts. Our simple monthly licence provides an easy-in, easy-out solution with just one month’s notice. With no need for complex legal help and the reassurance of the Plain English crystal mark, our licences make it easy to plan your business future.

Budgeting: look beyond the headline rent to understand total costs, including internet, utilities, and additional services. Our all-in-one pricing structure includes superfast internet, CCTV security, communal cleaning, free parking, and building maintenance to name but a few.

Growth potential: choose a workspace that can grow with you. Our varied unit sizes and flexible terms mean you can move within the same centre as your team expands.

For many, a studio hits that sweet spot between function, flexibility and flair, giving businesses room to grow, create, and thrive

If you’re looking for office space from a provider that wants to support your business success, get in touch.

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