Home Office Remodeling
Now with the Corona Virus or COVID-19, most people find themselves having to work from home and may require a DIY home office renovation. Kids are being tutored online, or parents are deciding to homeschool just until things get back to normal. While kids are studying and parents are working from home, both require a place that’s peaceful and quiet. The good news is that it is possible to turn a spare bedroom, or even a large closet into such a place. If the room is large enough, it can serve a dual purpose, i.e., office for dad/mom and classroom for the kids.
In this article, we’ll discuss how to go about turning your spare room into something that’s the needed and for the hour with basic office renovation skills. Also, the hurdles you might have to overcome to get the job done!
The Right Space
The ideal space will be large enough to fit two to three desks, a bookshelf, and all your office equipment. Ideally, it should have a window that faces east or west so that you get the most sunlight, and it keeps the room feeling cozy. However, if such a room or space isn’t available just about any room the kids, and you can fit into should work also.
Make Sure the Room Has all the Required Power Connections
You’ll need power points in different parts of the room, making it an essential part of your home office renovation. For instance, you’ll need it for your router, computer, probably a second screen, to charge the phone, etc. Plus, you’ll need a few extra ones for the kids to use too. For example, a lamp, to charge their tablet computers, etc.
If the power points aren’t available, running an extension cord from the singular point to all parts where it is needed should work. However, if you want to avoid the clutter, then perhaps hire an electrician to lay down the lines professionally. Not to mention you shouldn’t put a great deal of load on a single extension anyway.
Make Sure There is Adequate Lighting
A single LED ceiling light will work if the room is small. However, if it is a large room, you’ll want every corner of it well lit; after all, reading in less than optimal lighting conditions isn’t good for you or the kids. So, while the electrician is there, ask them to install perhaps an extra LED ceiling light.
Add Some Fresh Paint
Your workspace shouldn’t be in shambles just because it is temporary – or you may decide this is a ideal and permanent solution. Buy a few gallons of paint online, get a good primer to cover the existing paint, and get to work. Painting a small room shouldn’t take more than a day. All you need is to make sure to choose the right color – check out the psychology of various colors to see how they affect your frame of mind https://www.hgtv.com/design/remodel/interior-remodel/the-psychology-of-color.
Table and Seating Options
If the room you choose can accommodate desks, it should work perfectly for your kids and yourself. However, if the room is small, you can get more space by adding shelves. A laptop or computer on a shelf, which is the right height and allows you to pull a chair in front of it should be adequate. That said, depending on how old the kids are, the shelves will need to be installed at the right height.
The chair you choose should be ergonomic. Make sure that it is a chair you feel comfortable sitting in for long hours. The same goes for choosing seats for your children. Try to avoid chairs that have a hard surface because it makes seating difficult for children.
Add a Bookshelf
No classroom and even office for that matter are complete without a towering bookshelf. If your room is small and the books needed for the space are many, then a tall bookshelf that goes up to the ceiling will work best. If you have the room to spare, then a bookshelf that’s broader and shorter should do the trick. However, you may consider installing floating shelves with bookends.
You have two options when it comes to getting a bookshelf, the first being to buy one, and the other to build one. If you are unable to find a bookshelf of the right dimensions online, then the next option is to make one yourself or hire a professional. Most professionals should also be able to advise what type of bookshelf will work best for your room.
Making Room Where There is No Room
If you are living in a home that does not have a spare room, then all is not lost. It is possible to add an extension to your home. The price of adding an extension varies depending on the size and type of extension. Professionally planned and built extensions should help you get more space and improve the value of your home. The only thing to keep in mind is to hire a company that has experience with building additional space/extensions.
When building an extension for your office and classroom, you can also add things like windows, a bathroom, and other features as needed. Some may even want to add a small kitchen, perhaps just to store a few essentials like a coffee machine. However, adding an extension may require a permit, and so it would be worth finding out before planning for one.
Finally – Personalize the Space
A study by the University of Surrey found that a lack of personalization often meant lower productivity for people working from home. So, once the home office renovation is complete, you should take the time to personalize the space. The best part about working from home is that you’re free to personalize the space how you want.
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If you don’t have the time to build a home office or undertake home office renovation, then hiring a professional renovation company is the perfect solution. Let “the experts” handle it all while you continue working unhindered until your office is ready!
