A home office shed is ideal for work/life balance and to add value to your Fleurieu property. Here’s what you need to know about adding one to your property
Why sheds are a clever, cost-effective home office alternative
Working from home has almost become the new normal since the pandemic but it can be difficult to concentrate when you’re hunched over the kitchen table with your family in the next room.
Fleurieu properties often have ample space in the backyard, which is why an outdoor home office makes a lot of sense.
Take a look at some stats about our new ‘work from anywhere’ culture and how to create the ultimate home office.
Who is working from home?
While the numbers may have dropped a little since the pandemic began to ease, more than 40% of Australians were working from home by the end of 2021, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The incentive of lockdowns and social distancing combined with the success of meeting apps like Zoom made working from home a no-brainer for many Australians.
On the Fleurieu, you’ll find many ‘telecommuters’ who have either relocated from Adelaide or Melbourne to enjoy the area full time, or who are now able to enjoy spending an extra day or two every time they come to stay in their holiday home.
People who work from home used to be self-employed but office workers and even doctors can now be productive with the help of fast NBN and video conferencing.
The challenges of working from home
Not every family house makes an ideal office. Some don’t have a suitable workspace, so you end up with notepads and devices spread out on the dining table. If your place is a holiday house and you’re visiting during the school holidays, it’s impossible to work with the kids underfoot. It can also be hard to flip that mental switch between work and downtime when your home is also your workspace.
If you don’t have room inside your house, you can try a local coffee shop or co-working space, or consider adding a whole room to your home. However, a home office shed is a far easier answer (and it will add so much value to your property).
Home office shed inspo
A home office shed is a convenient solution for the new WFH generation. It can be constructed quickly and won’t affect the structure of your house. Plus, it can be customised to suit your needs.
Before you dismiss the idea — don’t be put off by the word ‘shed’. The modern home office shed isn’t a rusty ice box! When you work with a quality provider like ShedEx Fleurieu, you can have a high-quality insulated building with trendy interiors and even air-conditioning.
Some of the shed options we provide include polished cement floors and wall panelling.
Add a desk and couch in a style that suits you, and throw up some shelves with pictures that give the right impression on Zoom and you could be anywhere in the world.
If you run a business and have co-workers or clients joining you, your home office shed can also be big enough to include glass partitions and meeting rooms. Consider turning the walls into whiteboards for mapping out projects, conducting brainstorms and thrashing out big ideas. Don’t underestimate the effect of your workspace on your motivation and the quality of your work.
Having a separate home office insulates you from the rest of the house and whatever is going on inside so you can focus. You’ll get peace and quiet as well as comfort.
The added bonus is the huge appeal of a separate home office should you decide to sell. This is an excellent feature that looks great in online listings. The next owner can repurpose it to be a music studio, man cave or even use it for storage if they need to.
Do it from home!
As more and more Australians choose to work from home, the home office shed is not only essential for you, but it is also a hot new trend in real estate. Giving yourself the right environment to mentally approach your work increases your comfort level, maximises your professional potential, and adds value to your home. If you’re ready to take that step, talk to ShedEx Fleurieu about creating the ultimate space for your success.
