06/03/2020
Welcome To: Home Offices
The popularity in home offices is certainly nothing new, but with many companies moving to a working from home model due to COVID, it has become a major focus for residential buyers. A lot of thought goes into designing kitchens and how you will use them, but a dedicated Home Office should receive the same. Whether you are designing and building your new home from the ground up or looking for a pre-existing home, thinking about your needs and wants in a Home Office ahead of time will help you to create this very important area of your home. Between size, furniture layouts, technology needs and storage space there is a lot to consider when designing your home office. Each Brayden Home comes with a dedicated home office that can be customized to the buyer’s request. Below is a quick look at several items to consider when thinking about your Home Office:
HAVE FUN WITH IT
A Home Office might still conjure up thoughts of dark wood paneling and overstuffed leather chairs, but the reality today can be very different. Unless you are Ron Burgundy and your requirements begin and end with “many leather bound books and the smell of rich mahogany,” you might want to go a different direction. Many clients are looking for ways to make their space stand out from the rest of their home and a spot that they can highly personalize. A light and bright design, with fun wallpaper and an open feel is a very popular approach today. Incorporating bold lighting fixtures or personal interests is another way to bring personality into the space. Make sure when designing your Home Office to think about how to make it not only professional, but also aesthetically pleasing and inviting.
GO BIG OR HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT
A great place to start is the physical size of a Home Office. For some home owners, a large (think larger than 12’ x 12’) dedicated space is needed while others might seek something more flexible such as a pocket office located close to the center of the home. If privacy is important to your work, a dedicated space can create a more controlled environment to tackle your daily tasks. If you are multi-tasking (child care or managing distance learning) while also working, you might look to create a home office that adds more flexibility to its design.
I CAN'T FUNCTION WITHOUT MY TECHNOLOGY
With today’s connected world, information and access has never been easier. Of course, each new advancement in technology comes with new requirements or charging cables! Make sure that you think about adding extra outlets for printers, copiers, computers, and any other item you might need on a daily basis. Adding conduits in critical spaces for future wiring is another way to build flexibility for changing technology. If teleconferencing has become a daily part of your routine, think about how you would like to incorporate that into your space as well.
WHERE DO I HIDE ALL OF THIS TECHNOLOGY
Having a place for everything is a great way to start the organization of your Home Office. Your space should not only include a desk and space for your computer or docking station, but also storage for files or marketing materials. You also may want to include cabinetry to hide printers or multi-screen terminals.
If you would like to learn more about how we can help you build the perfect Home Office in your new Brayden Home, send us a message.
