Commuting can be one of the most burdensome and soul destroying times of the week, especially when the weather turns and the days are dark and shorter than usual.
Being able to work from home can help to boost wellbeing and I next more peace into the working day. A garden room with a home office can be one of the best ways to reduce commuting costs and make winter working much more comfortable.
Beat the Winter Commute
Being stuck in traffic jams or having your head stuck in someone’s arm pit on the train really does feel like wasted time.
Taking a quick walk from your toasty house to a toasty office space can cut the number of winter journeys you have to do in a week and drastically improve your mood.
Closing your laptop and knowing you’ve got more time for you and your free time in the laptop does wonders for both wellbeing and productivity. Starting work in a calm and focused mood, instead of a grumpy and frustrated one makes a world of difference and reducing costs a couple of times a week on train fairs, petrol or parking all adds up.
Stay Warm and Energy-Efficient
You can stay in control of the temperature in your home office, so if you’re someone that naturally feels the cold or warm more then you can adjust to your preference, without any of the office politics.
Garden rooms are built with insulation and energy efficiency in mind and if you’re only heating that space during the day, you don’t need to heat your whole property. This can have a positive impact on your energy bills and carbon footprint.
Create a Focused Work Zone
Working from home inside your property can still be quite a distracting way to work – you’re near the kitchen, the TV, other people. A garden room home office allows you to have a dedicated work space where you can be focused and knuckle down.
You’re also creating a barrier between your work and home life so when you step out of your home office you can leave your work behind and vice versa. There’s lots of natural light in your home office too, which can lead to better focus and productivity.
More Flexibility, Less Stress
A garden room home office gives you the best of both worlds. You’ve got privacy but you’re also close to comfort if you need a breather or are having a hard moment.
You can still feel connected and are the shortest commute away from being able to unwind from work after another day.
Adds Long-Term Value
A garden room is also a savvy investment and adds value to your property. Buyers are now looking for these types of features and it’s a perk to have extra space in a property for work or leisure, or both.
In a competitive housing market, having an extra space that’s versatile is a major green flag to people with all sorts of unique needs.
A garden room home office means your winter can look a bit brighter with less commuting, lower costs and more comfort, making the darker days feel that extra easier.
For more advice, get in touch with our team at Bridge Timber today.