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No matter what size your property, there is a way to squeeze a home office into it. While you could scout out local bricklaying companies to build an extension in which to set up your study, there are ways to incorporate it into a smaller part of your house too. However you achieve it, it's well worth having an office in your house. In an increasingly global marketplace, this give(s) you somewhere to make calls to overseas clients outside UK corporate hours, while you can also catch up on anything extra you need to do here rather than having to stay late in the workplace. A further advantage is that you can work from home more freely if that is an option offered by your employer, meaning you don't have to worry about commuting anymore. Even your kids can benefit from having a study in their house as they can do their homework and revise here. Read on for some simple tips on adding an office to your property. Convert a guest bedroom If you have more than one guest bedroom, one of these could well be put to better use if it is converted into an office. Pick the smaller of your guest bedrooms and make it into a study. Other spaces that could be better used for this purpose include the loft and even the garage. If both these rooms are currently only being used for storage, it is well worth considering having them insulated, wired and plastered so you can set up your office here. Make the best use of a small space We aren't all lucky enough to have a space in our house going spare, but if you don't have an empty room you can convert into an office, it is possible to set one up elsewhere. Don't worry about this making the room look crowded either, as there are plenty of clever ways to incorporate a workspace into the living room, kitchen, bathroom or even hallway. Perhaps the best option is to add one to a guest bedroom. You can still use the space as a place for visiting friends or family to stay, but when it is unoccupied you can go up there to work. Simply place a desk in one corner and put up some shelves over it for you to tidily store your papers and folders on. The kitchen is another great choice as nowadays many are keen for this to be the heart of the home. By having a desk you can work at in there, you won't feel as though you are missing out on time with your family when you have to send a quick email. You can also keep a close eye on your children if they do their homework here, while if you work from home you won't have far to travel when you want a cup of tea or coffee! Another great idea is to look at the hallway and landing. These are spaces you use every day but rarely linger in, so to get as much from them as possible, you could set up your study here. Position a desk in an alcove or next to the side of the stairs and fix shelves above this that you can use for storage. You will find plenty of smaller size desks you can invest in and all you need then is a chair and your computer. Make it look good The main purpose of an office is to be a practical place to work in - but that doesn't mean it has to look dull! Indeed, when you have put lots of effort into decorating the rest of your property and ensuring it is stylish and welcoming, you shouldn't rest on your laurels here. If you have had to incorporate your study into an existing room, such as the lounge or kitchen, it is worth selecting furnishings for it that match the others in the space. However, some people prefer to make the place they work feel separate from where they relax, and you can achieve this through the decor as well. You can invest in freestanding shelves, which have the duel advantage of giving you somewhere to store your work items and acting as a room divider. Although you are not actually in a separate room, the bookcase will act as a makeshift wall whenever you're working. Finally, keep in mind that you can get creative. The beauty of a home office - as opposed to one at your place of work - is that you can be really imaginative with the decor. You could achieve this by fixing notice boards to the wall that you can decorate with your favourite photographs and postcards as well as work documents, or even hang a piece of art above your desk. Don't be frightened of painting the space a bright colour either, as this will make working there far more cheerful. A home office is a great feature to have in your property and Rated People can help you find the people you need to build it, from local bricklaying companies to electricians and furniture makers.
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