Let’s Talk Flex Space
I’ve talked about flex space before, but honestly, I still get asked all the time what it actually is, so I figured it was time to make a post on the topic.
“Flex space” is really an umbrella term in commercial real estate. It’s not about a specific size or a single type of use. Instead, it describes a building that combines two very different, but essential, components:
1.A warehouse component for storage, production, or operations.
2.An office or retail showroom component for administrative work or customer-facing activities.
It offers a hybrid solution that’s perfect for businesses that need both a professional front and a functional back-end.
Think about a carpet company, for example. They might have a total of 10,000 square feet. That space could be broken down into a 2,000 square foot showroom to display their products, a 500 square foot office for their team, and a large 7,500 square foot warehouse in the back to store all their materials. That’s a classic flex space setup.
It’s typically used by service-type businesses, the kind where customers might come to the location, but it’s not strictly a retail-only environment.It gives them the flexibility to manage inventory and operations while still maintaining a polished, accessible presence.
If you have any more questions about flex space, or if you have any other commercial real estate needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always here to connect and help!
Emma McDaniel Lunning, CCIM
emma@mcdanielandco.com
864-576-4660
