Mezzanines are often seen as simple space savers. If your floor is packed and your ceilings are high, why not build up and buy yourself some breathing room?
It’s a logical move, and in many cases, a necessary one. But here’s what often gets overlooked: every mezzanine is a commitment of real estate, labor, capital, and layout. And every square foot you dedicate to a mezzanine is a square foot you can’t use for something else.
In that light, the true question is “What could be the best use of this space?”