How Much Office Space Does a Small Team Need? - Kronenburg Offices Amstelveen

For a small team of two to five employees, an office space of 25 to 50 m² is sufficient in most cases. The rule of thumb is 10 to 15 m² per person, but the actual need depends on how you work, whether you receive clients, and whether you need meeting space within the office itself. In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about office size, costs, and the choice that best suits your team.

How many square metres do you need per employee?

The common standard for office space is 10 to 15 m² per employee. For a team of three people, that works out to an office of approximately 30 to 45 m². With five people, you quickly need 50 to 75 m². These are net working areas, so excluding corridors, toilets, and shared spaces.

The exact need varies depending on how you work. A team that primarily works behind a screen and requires little physical space can get by with the lower end of the standard. If you work with large screens, multiple monitors, physical materials, or regularly receive clients at your desk, the upper end is more realistic.

In practice, we see that small teams of two to four people function well in an office of 25 to 40 m², especially when meeting rooms are available elsewhere in the building. That way, you don’t need to reserve costly office space for a meeting table you only use a few times a week.

Which spaces count when calculating office area?

When renting office space, it is important to distinguish between net floor area (NFA) and gross floor area (GFA). The net area is the space you can actually use as a workspace. The gross area also includes walls, corridors, stairwells, toilets, and technical rooms.

When a provider mentions an office of 25 m², always check whether this is the net or gross measurement. The difference can amount to 15 to 20 percent. An office that measures 30 m² gross sometimes has only 24 or 25 m² of usable floor space net.

Additionally, it matters whether a meeting room, reception area, or pantry is part of the rented area, or whether these are available on a shared basis. In a serviced office in Amstelveen, meeting rooms and lounges are typically available on a shared basis, meaning you need fewer of your own m² and your rent comes out lower.

What is the difference between a 25 m² and a 50 m² office?

A 25 m² office is suitable for two to three workstations and offers space for a desk per person, storage, and a small consultation table. A 50 m² office provides room for four to five employees and gives more freedom of movement, more storage space, and the option for a small meeting area within the office itself.

In practice, the difference is also noticeable in terms of feel. A 25 m² office is compact and functional. That works perfectly well if your team is small and you can use meeting rooms elsewhere in the building. At 50 m², you have more breathing room, you can more easily receive a visitor without it feeling cluttered, and there is room for growth if you hire an additional employee.

We offer office units ranging from 25 to 85 m², fully turn-key furnished. That means you can start on day one without having to arrange furniture, set up internet, or organise cleaning yourself. Especially for small teams, that is practical: you pay for the space you need, and everything else is already taken care of.

When is a larger office worth it?

A larger office is worth it when your team is growing, you regularly receive clients, or when your current space is hindering the productivity or image of your business. The threshold is not always about the number of square metres, but about whether your office still fits the way you work and who you are as a company.

Concrete situations where a larger office makes sense:

You are hiring an additional employee and space is becoming tight
You receive clients and the office does not look professional enough
Employees are disrupting each other’s concentration due to lack of space
You want a dedicated space for meetings without having to book a meeting room every time
Your business is growing and you want your office to reflect that

A larger office naturally comes with higher monthly costs. Weigh this against the value that extra space provides: better working conditions, a more professional impression on clients, and less friction in day-to-day work. Also check whether you can scale up to a larger office with your current provider without having to relocate. That saves hassle and costs.

How much does office space per m² cost in Amstelveen?

Renting office space in Amstelveen costs on average between €150 and €250 per m² per year with traditional leasing, depending on the location, fit-out level, and facilities. This is separate from service costs, internet, cleaning, and other facility costs that you have to arrange yourself with a bare lease.

With serviced offices and turn-key office solutions, the price per m² is often higher, but virtually all costs are included. You pay one all-in monthly fee and do not have to expect separate invoices for internet, cleaning, coffee, or meeting room usage. For small teams, that is financially more transparent and in practice often more affordable than it appears.

With us, office units from 25 m² start from €1,250 per month all-inclusive. This includes fibre-optic internet, cleaning, reception, access to meeting rooms, coffee, and 24/7 access. Larger units of 85 m² are available up to €4,250 per month. That is Zuidas quality, but at a location in Amstelveen that is considerably more affordable. Want to learn more about what Kronenburg Offices has to offer? Visit our website for more information.

How do you choose the right office size if you expect to grow?

If you expect to grow, choose an office that suits your team six to twelve months from now, not just your current situation. Take slightly more space than you strictly need right now, but don’t overdo it: an office that is too large feels empty and costs unnecessary money.

A practical guideline: if you currently have three employees and expect to be at five within a year, choose an office of 50 m² rather than 30 m². That way, you won’t have to move again within a year.

Also look at the flexibility of the lease agreement. Can you scale up to a larger office with the same provider? That is a major advantage over a traditional lease where you are tied to a fixed space for several years. With a flexible workspace or office space, you can in many cases scale up more easily.

During a viewing, always ask what the options are if you grow. Are larger units available at the same location? What are the notice periods? Can you combine units? That information also helps determine whether a location suits you in the longer term.

How Kronenburg Offices helps you choose the right office size

With us, it is not just about how many m² you need. We want to know how you work, how many people are in your team, whether you receive clients, and how your business will develop in the coming years. Based on that conversation, we look together at which office unit is the best fit.

Office units from 25 to 85 m², fully turn-key and immediately available
All-inclusive: fibre-optic internet, cleaning, reception, meeting rooms, coffee, and 24/7 access
Growth opportunities within the same location, without being forced to relocate
Ample parking and excellent accessibility via the A9, A10, A2, and A4, plus public transport
Personal point of contact: no ticket system, no call centre, but direct contact with someone who can make decisions
Location in Amstelveen, right next to the Zuidas, at a fair price

Are you looking for office space to rent in Amstelveen and want to know which unit suits your team? Contact us and tell us a little about your situation: how many people work there, where are you currently based, and what are you looking for in an office. Then we will look together at what fits best.