With the widespread acceptance of the remote work model, there are now more telecommuters in the U.S. than ever before. And, whether they log in from their living room sofa, home office, a cozy café, or a boutique-like coworking office, most of them agree that remote work provides more freedom of choice and the potential for better work/life balance compared to the old, 9-to-5 office model.

However, while the advantages are undeniable, it’s not all roses. For that reason, our sister site CoworkingCafe set out to identify the pain points of remote work. Specifically, they surveyed 829 remote workers about what they missed the most from their old workspaces, as well as amenities and office equipment they wish they had. Here are some of the study’s highlights:

Quality Internet Tops List of Most-Requested Work Amenities, Alongside Dedicated Work Areas

When asked what equipment would help them with their job the most, a little more than half of the survey’s participants reported a reliable Wi-Fi connection. Of course, because being a digital nomad requires being able to quickly log on wherever you are, the fact that a stable internet connection tops the list of useful tech should come as no surprise.

Fortunately, for digital nomads who miss the high-speed, reliable internet connection of the office and who would also like to improve their work/life balance, coworking offices may provide the perfect solution. Offering flexible membership plans, chic designs and business-grade internet, coworking could be the answer to many of the biggest issues identified by telecommuters.

After a good internet connection, the next-most useful gear that digital nomads wished they had were printers and scanners (38% of respondents) and additional monitors (35%). Similarly, a remote worker on the move could also benefit from coworking offices as many provide on-demand printing services and docking stations.

Meanwhile, when it came to amenities that would benefit remote workers, dedicated work areas were the most in-demand, according to 41% of respondents. While a living room or other familiar space may initially seem like a comfortable place to work from, mixing up work and play can erase the bounds between our private and professional lives and lead to dissatisfaction and loss of productivity. Consequently, having a specific work area ranked highly among desired amenities, followed by lounges and recreational areas (34%) and parking (32%). Here again, telecommuters working from coworking spaces are likely to benefit from these amenities, whereas they may be less easily accessible for those working in coffee shops, lobbies or similar locations.

Additionally, when asked about the aspects of office work that they paid most attention to, almost half of telecommuters said they sought schedule flexibility; 45% wanted a clear work/personal life divide; and just more than one-third valued social interaction as a central workplace feature.

Less Than 20% of Remote Workers Satisfied with Their Work Setup; 70% Looking for a Coworking Space

The majority of polled telecommuters (56%) said they were neutral about their current work setup, with only 18% saying they were happy with their situation. At the same time, more than one-quarter of respondents reported that they were dissatisfied with their setup — meaning that most telecommuters were still trying to reach their optimal productivity several years into the adoption of the hybrid work model.

Finally, recognizing the advantages of having a dedicated and professional workspace while logging on for work remotely, 38% of survey respondents said they were actively looking for a coworking space to cater to their work needs. Likewise, an additional 31% said they were open to the idea of boosting their remote work experience with the help of a coworking office, while the remaining 31% said that coworking did not fit their needs.

38% of respondents are actively looking for a coworking space near them to telecommute from

For the complete survey and more insights into the features, amenities and equipment that today’s telecommuters are most interested in, check out CoworkingCafe’s original remote work survey.