The rapid changes to our lives brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic have had a dramatic impact on the world of work. Home and remote working had been a steadily growing trend over the past decade or so as technology improved. Many companies had already recognised the clear benefits it brought in terms of productivity and staff retention. With remote working becoming the norm, many employees and employers are now looking to make the move permanent.
As a result, interest in garden offices has increased considerably over the past few months. Why spend thousands a year on a lengthy commute when you could be commuting down your garden path?
Why garden office?
Imagine a comfortable, well-appointed, space in your garden where you can spend your working day. Ideally, it will be well-insulated to keep it warm in the winter, and well-ventilated in the summer, allowing you to enjoy the good weather as you work. It should have a reliable internet connection as well as a range of other facilities, so you don’t have to keep making trips back to the house.
Contemporary garden rooms provide just that. They are functional, stylish constructions that create the perfect place from which to work. Easy to install, and making use of state-of-the-art materials, they are the ideal solution for people who are looking to create a dedicated space in which to work.
Let’s take a look at some of the benefits that garden offices bring…
Say goodbye to the commute
A garden office creates the perfect environment from which to work, just a few seconds from your back door. Rather than an expensive and uncomfortable daily journey on an overcrowded train, or sitting in city congestion, you only need to take a stroll down the garden path.
Save money and add to the desirability of your home
The savings you make on the cost of the commute can easily cover the cost of buying and installing a garden room within a few years.
With more people remote working long-term, homes that are already equipped with a garden office are likely to be in increased demand.
A clear division between home and work
As thousands of us have been discovering over the past few months, working from home doesn’t always go smoothly. Even with a dedicated room in the house, there’s still the potential for disruption and distraction. Another problem for home workers is knowing how to properly switch off at the end of the day. A garden office allows you to properly separate your work and home life, making it easier to keep your professional and home lives properly separate. At the end of the working day, you lock up your garden office and stroll back to the house.
Comfortable all-year round
The materials that are used to construct garden rooms ensure that a garden office maintains a comfortable temperature all year round. They’re unlike conservatories, or the humble garden shed, instead of ensuring that the problems of extreme temperatures are avoided. State-of-the-art insulation will ensure that it remains warm in the winter, and in the summer, you won’t be baked.
With smart lighting, climate control and optional extras such as a wood-burning stove, you can create the ideal environment for your own specific requirements. With an intelligent choice of windows and doors, you can maximise the light levels in your garden office and enjoy views of the garden.
It’s this added comfort in contemporary garden rooms that have been a real game-changer when it comes to creating perfect garden offices. Garden offices are now often considerably more comfortable places to work than traditional office environments.
Everything you need on hand
Garden offices can easily be equipped with phone-lines, WiFi and all the plug-points that you need. If you’d like your own toilet and kitchenette facilities, they can be fitted as well.
Secure and soundproof
Garden offices are equipped with toughened glass, high-security locks and window catch making them incredibly secure. With soundproofing, you’re unlikely to be troubled by children playing nearby, or the buzz of a neighbour’s strimmer.
Popularity
The changes in how we work that have taken place over the past few months are seismic and likely to be long-lasting. Garden offices are becoming a popular solution when it comes to creating a dedicated space to work. They’re likely to become an increasingly desirable feature for homebuyers for the foreseeable future.
Contact Garden Room Sanctuary to enquire about our premium and bespoke garden rooms