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Ask HN: What are the must-haves for a new startup office?

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My 2 co-founders & I are setting up a new office space for ourselves which is going to be our non-stop work centre for the next few months.

We are planning on renting a 3 bedroom apartment and using 1 bedroom + common area as our office. The rest will be used to crash in occasionally and sometimes for extended periods of time by one of us.

We want to set up a really productive environment and focus on a fun culture at the same time. All feedback is welcome!

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ahy1
You need 3 chairs, 3 tables, 3 computers and internet connection. That's all you must have:-)

Might be nice to have a coffee machine also...

malandrew
While not a "must-have", I would also add something for storage and preparation for simple comfort foods. This might be as simple as plates and utensils or as complex as a small fridge, microwave and hotplate/small stove. While going on walks is awesome, having to always leave the office to satisfy hunger/thirst can be a productivity killer, especially if you don't have a corner store and quick eats right nearby.
iusable
Couldn't agree more.

We got a 'bar fridge' to store stuff we are hoping to score from sympathetic friends/family + any deliveries. Also, planning on putting up a 'pantry budget' for everything from ramen to soda to instant_meals etc.

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ayers
White boards for collaborative brain storming and planning. Basic I know, but could be helpful.
iusable
So far we have

3 chairs 3 desks (regular or standing) 3 extra monitors (all on laptops) 1 printer/scanner/photocopy all-in-one 1 large tv screen for dashboard/stats 1 whiteboard 1 full size fridge 1 couch Broadband connection + wifi router Tons of ramen/chips/soda/juices/Tea/Coffee/Tea Pot/Cookies Music Cleaning service Clean bathrooms Insurance (renters) Quiet/Do Not Disturb sign for each desk A sound policy for meetings & phone calls Quiet fans Plants