The single biggest predictor of whether a co-living home works is whether residents have real privacy when they want it. Private bedrooms with proper sound isolation are non-negotiable.
The second is whether the common spaces are genuinely inviting. A cramped kitchen and a single sofa aren't a community — they're a bottleneck. Well-designed shared spaces make gathering feel like a choice, not a compromise.
The third is community rhythm. Shared meals, low-key house norms, and a light-touch operator make the difference between neighbors and roommates.
None of this is exotic. It's what good housing has always looked like — just applied intentionally, and made accessible to more people.