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Why Your Home Office Should Be In The Backyard

Written by Posted On Thursday, 11 October 2018 16:51

Working inside your house is not as glamorous or fun as is often portrayed. Sure, there is no boss directly staring over your shoulder. But there are distractions everywhere, whether it is your spouse or child causing a ruckus, or the allure of your fridge or television keeping you unfocused from what needs to be done. Most people lack the self-discipline to be fully productive in such an environment, which explains why telecommuting is on the decline or at least not rising like it once was.

If you do work from home, a great way to create a focused, quiet workplace is to put your home office in the backyard shed. A backyard home office boasts several advantages over an office inside the home. The simple acts of putting on work clothes, locking your door, and walking away from your house serves to signify that you are working, and should not be disturbed by others.

These actions shift your brain into work mode, and it is harder to be distracted when you know you have to walk a decent distance to grab a snack or watch Netflix for a moment. Others you are living with will more readily understand that you are truly at work upon seeing that you are away, and thus are less likely to bother you with trivialities.

Your shed filled with gardening tools cannot serve as a home office right away, and there are guides for how to turn your shed into a suitable working place. Make sure that your working space is well ventilated and insulated, has access to natural light and electricity, and looks aesthetically appealing in your eyes. Also do not forget to talk to your local government or homeowner’s association to see what restrictions they may have against such renovations.

That may sound like a lot of work, and so an easier if more costly option is to purchase or rent a prefabricated shed. The good news is that there are far more options than you might assume, as “shedquarters” have become a popular idea over the last several years. Pulptastic has a small list of potential shedquarters, each with their own unique design. Aside from being used as a workspace, shedquarters can serve as a lounge where you guarantee yourself more privacy in your free time.

It should be noted that these designs cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over $10,000, but these costs can be worth it when you factor how you can become more productive without wasting time in your house or spending time commuting to an office. More ambitious homeowners may even consider installing an awning, a bathroom or kitchen in the shed, letting them wake up, head straight to work, and stay there without having to go back into the house for the rest of the day.

Shedquarters have grown in popularity because they offer a chance to combine the benefits of working in an office and home. If you work regularly from home, or are starting your own business, consider making some home renovations or purchase a prefabricated shed.

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