Balancing Privacy and Community with Co-living

If you’re curious about life at a co living hostel, then we get you, bro. Because co living in India is a fairly new concept. And every new concept comes with its own set of unknowns, right? Yep. So while some of you might be really excited about living with other folks who’ve got the same interests as you, others might be worried about losing their personal space and privacy. But don’t you worry. We’re here to convince you that it’s pretty easy to find your privacy while living with tons of other people in a co-living space. Just by following a few solid tips.

And hey, we’re not just blabbering about this. In fact, we, at Stanza Living, are the leading co-living network in the entire country. So after curating and managing each of our 450+ residences across 24+ cities, we know how young folks like you react to life in a co-living space. Basically, this is kinda like one of those insider pieces from VICE news. Except that there is no big scandal to be revealed at the end. Instead, it’s just a quick crash course on what it’s like to stay at any of the co living spaces in India.

Points to Make it Easier to Balance Between Privacy and Community in Co-living Spaces

Get your own room

In co-living spaces, there are common areas that are accessible to all the residents living there. But that doesn’t mean you have to share everything. What we mean is, if you’re absolutely tied to the idea of having a private space, then you can simply move to a single room with an attached washroom. After that, you’ll only have to share the entertainment zones, the dining facilities, and if you’re up for it, a few good memories with your PG-mates-turned-friends. Basically, even if you stay in a co-living space, the ball will always be in your court. So you decide.

Negotiate boundaries

When you’re sharing a room with other people, it’s not impossible to protect your personal space. But for that, you have to talk about your expectations right from the get-go. And if they’re reasonable enough, none of your roomies should have a problem respecting them. But even in the case they do cross boundaries, you can always change rooms or roomies. So how ’bout that?

Read the House Rules First

You see, there is not one, but multiple co living companies in India. So it’s unlikely that most of them will have the same set of house rules. Basically, what we’re trying to suggest is that you should not forget to read them before you move in. Because the last thing you’d want is a co-living space that’s got rules that’ll hamper your privacy and sense of personal space. For example, if the co-living space doesn’t give you the option of changing your roommates or doesn’t have any penalties for inappropriate behaviour, then it’s a major red flag. So keep that in mind.

FAQs on Living in A Co-living Space