Working from home can be a challenge when you share a house with roommates, your partner, or kids. With all those distractions around you, it can be really difficult to focus. Do you dream of having a quiet space all for yourself? If so, why not turn your shed into a home office? This can be a great way to work from home, but actually away from it. Here are some tips you can use to convert your shed into a cosy yet productive and fulfilling space.
1. Create a Comfy Space
Your she shed won’t be used as a home office only during warm months, but throughout the entire year. Therefore, you need to find a way to regulate the temperature in this area. During the summer you can open the shed door and use a fan to circulate air, while the vents on the roof should allow hot air to escape this space. Also, consider adding insulation. Insulating your shed will keep the winter cold out, and stave off the summer heat. You can insulate the ceiling the same way you would insulate garage ceiling. Insulate the walls as well, and your office space will be far more pleasant. After all, insulation also prevents moisture, mould, rust, and other issues. You can also think about weather stripping. Use caulk to seal any gaps around windows, doors, and other openings in your shed.
2. Choose a Theme
Your shed, your rules! You can choose to design your space any way you want. Wish to have a boho shed, a shabby chic place, or an area with a modern aesthetic? Choose a theme that suits your character and stick with it. This way your shed will have a cohesive design and be more organised without unnecessary distractions.
3. Let the Light In
Your home office should be bright and airy. Studies have shown that natural light is associated with focus, so if you wish to be more productive, add more windows to this place and opt for a windowed door. If possible, add a skylight to invite even more natural light in.
4. Make sure you have Enough Storage Space
She sheds are usually small, so you won’t have a lot of space to store your office supplies. Therefore, make sure you use every inch of that place. Your office should not be cluttered, so get furniture that includes storage space. Built-in shelves, sectionals with storage for documents, books, or anything else that fits, and a desk with multiple drawers are just some of the pieces you could add to your shed to maximise storage space.
5. Add a Minibar
Staying focused on your work can be tricky if every time you wish to make coffee or have a glass of water you need to run into your house. To increase your efficiency and make your office much comfier add a kitchenette to this place. It could contain a coffee machine, a bar cart for those relaxing happy hours, and even a microwave for delicious snacks. Staying in the zone will be much easier when all you need throughout the day is within arm’s reach.
6. Add Lighting
Your shed is not big, so a large chandelier is not a suitable solution when it comes to lighting. Instead of one big fixture, opt for several small ones. You need good lighting above your desk that will allow you to work without straining your eyes, but you also need mood lighting around the seating area for those times when you just want to kick back and relax. If you love smart tech options, get the lighting you can control from your phone. This way you can turn it on and off from your house.
7. Create a Cosy Nook
All work and no play is a recipe for a disaster, so make sure your shed also has a cosy nook where you can relax and take a break whenever needed. Adding a small sofa or an armchair with throw pillows and a comfy blanket is a great start. Embellish your nook with a couple of scented candles and maybe some twinkling lights and you are done.
Working from home can be chaotic when you do not have any privacy. Luckily, with an updated she shed, you can work in a stimulating, inspiring, and cosy environment where no one will bother you.
