Many people dream of working from their own home, but the reality can often be different from the idea if the dream does eventually come true. Although working from home has its perks, it can be especially difficult at times, especially if you’ve got a family, small children or even pets – noise and distractions can run riot, and even if you have a dedicated office room, distractions can still find their way in. This is just one of the reasons why many self-employed individuals are turning to the idea of a garden office. Imagine working from the comfort of your own… garden? It might seem unconventional, but it’s a great way to get stuff done from home without the hustle and bustle of the house. If you’re contemplating designing a garden office where you can work in peace, we’ve put together a few great design ideas that you’ll love.
Converted Garden Sheds
If you’ve got a large garden shed that’s going unused or is home to storage items that you haven’t seen for years and would probably never use again, why not consider converting it into your own personal garden office. You’ll need to make it comfortable enough to live in – think proper insulation, electrical wiring and a heater at the very least, but you’ve got a ready-made building that you can turn into your dream office. However, you might want to think twice if your garden shed is a bit flimsy or worse for wear – although a good tradesperson may be able to recover it. Speak to a local builder today to see if there’s anything that they can do.
Garage Conversion
Even if your garage is attached to the house, you can still turn it into a private office space – just ensure that you have a lock on the door back into the house, or for a truly private area only include a door from the outside of the property. The great thing about converting a garage into a garden office is that they’re often already wired up to the main electricity in the home, and they’re large enough to make a comfortable office space – you could even go all out and include an en-suite bathroom so that you don’t have to take any trips to the home. They’re also big enough for a sofa – great for those nights when you’re working late, although it could be tempting to fall asleep on.
Glass Office
If you’ve got a lovely garden, why not consider creating a garden office that has a large glass window panel or glass doors so that you can look out at the view whilst working. Not only will this help you to feel more relaxed and calm, taking in your gorgeous surroundings can also help you be more productive – it’s been proven that workers who had a view of trees do better than those looking at gloomy buildings, so why not! If you’re looking for more information on garden offices, visit Garden Spaces.
Do you have a garden office? How did you design it? We’d love to hear from you in the comments.
