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6 benefits of an outdoor office

By Adrianna Johns   |  

Working from home continues to gain more popularity as the years go by and it’s understandable to see why due to the numerous benefits it brings forth.

Whilst working at home is a practical and far more productive way of handling your busy lifestyle, it can get slightly repetitive at times which is why we recommend changing your location every now and then.

Having an office in your garden can be ideal if you are looking for a change of scenery close to home, and we have created a list to prove how this move can make working from home enjoyable once more.

Having an office in your garden can be ideal if you are looking for a change of scenery close to home

The opportunity of creating a new space

Not only will you be able to have an entirely new space to work with, but you can also design the best room that benefits you and the way you specifically work.

Begin by determining the size and location of where you will placing your office in your garden, then proceed by choosing the building itself — with Urban Pods, the leading suppliers and manufacturers of luxury garden pods, you will quickly find the perfect eco-friendly choice to fit your aesthetic taste.

When building the office, remember that planning ahead is key for this new build to be a success. The overall size, facilities and interior design should consider your foreseeable future plans.

A little more privacy

Whilst working in the comfort of your home is positively delightful, you can occasionally lack privacy if you haven’t got a designated space — sitting in the kitchen or living room isn’t exactly an anti-social space where you can focus properly.

Choosing to have an appointed office room in your garden will provide peace and quiet, along with the privacy you desire. Not only will this be more exclusive, but it will also allow you to keep papers exactly where you want them to be — sounds like a dream doesn’t it?

High-end modern ‘shoffices’ come decked out with underfloor heating, bi-fold doors, wall lights and wifi

Balance your home and work-life

Working at home can bring you closer to your loved ones, however, it can be taxing to maintain healthy relationships when stress builds up.

For this reason, having a separate office space in your garden will be ultimately beneficial as you can keep a distance when necessary. It will also increase your ability to switch off at the end of the day when you finish working so that you can spend quality time with your family and friends.

Increase your property value

Any home improvements that you may wish to do to your home will inevitably add value to your home in the long-run and incorporating a designated office space in your garden is no exception.

Not only will this addition be beneficial to your lifestyle, but when it comes to selling your property — if you one day choose to — then these extras could add a minimum of 5 per cent to your property value.

A wise investment, as a garden office is a growing trend which does not seem to be disappearing anytime soon.

A garden office is a growing trend which does not seem to be disappearing anytime soon

Improve the look of your garden

If you have been wanting to improve the look of your garden then look no further, as a garden office can instantly make your outdoor space look more attractive.

Regardless of the size, any garden room will significantly refine your garden’s aesthetic — aim for wooded textures as it will blend in with the natural surroundings and will avoid making your build look out of place.

Engage with nature

By simply spending more time outdoors, your sense of creativity improves significantly, thereby allowing you to produce better work.

The majority of modern garden offices offer glass doors as a way of allowing you to still be aware of the nature surrounding you rather than being locked away. Studies have shown that a few minutes in nature can significantly increase your motivation and productivity — what are you waiting for?

All imagery used in this article credit: urbanpods.co.uk