Office Downsizing Savings Calculator

Estimate how much you can save by reducing your office footprint. Calculate rent savings, furniture disposition value, and project costs.

Step 1

What is your current office size?

Total rentable square footage on your current lease.

Step 2

/SF/mo

$3.00/SF/month = $36.00/SF/year · Current annual rent: $900,000

Step 3

Reduction5,000 SF

New office size20,000 SF

Step 4

Current headcount

Future headcount

Current density: 250 SF/person · New density: 250 SF/person

Step 5

Step 6

Original purchase cost of furniture you will no longer need. Auto-estimate based on reduction: ~$150,000

Why Companies Are Downsizing

Average office utilization is 40–60% post-pandemic. Most companies are paying for space nobody uses.

Hybrid work is permanent. 58% of Americans can work from home at least one day a week, and most do.

Real estate is the #2 expense for most companies after payroll. A 20–30% reduction directly impacts the bottom line.

Right-sizing improves culture. A smaller, well-designed space feels more energized than a half-empty floor.

What to Do With Surplus Furniture

Liquidate through a dealer — Fastest option. A dealer handles removal, logistics, and resale. Expect 15–30% recovery on quality brands.

Sell directly — Higher return (20–40%) but requires storage, listings, and buyer coordination. Best for premium brands.

Donate — Tax deduction at fair market value. Great for older furniture that still has life. Nonprofits and schools often accept.

Dispose — Last resort. Costs $3–$8/SF for removal. Some items require special disposal (e.g., modular walls, large panel systems).

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