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Many have adapted to working fully remotely and welcomed this change from their traditional 9-5 in-office routines—even after the world is no longer facing a pandemic. If you’re one of them, you might have built a little corner at home as your makeshift workspace. And maybe it’s time to spruce up your setup and invest in a garden office.
See for yourself with this quick quiz—do you need one, or is your home office good enough?
Do You Get Distracted When Working from Home?
If you often find yourself losing focus, a garden office might be the way to go. It gives you physical separation and clear boundaries between work and home life. Most garden rooms are also designed to support focused work.
Working from home comes with plenty of distractions, especially if you live with family, not to mention pets. Daily life can sometimes pull your focus away from work, making it harder to stay productive.
Despite this, you might have found a way to stay focused—good for you! But even with good habits, you deserve a workspace that truly supports you.
Take the BillyOh Mia Log Cabin model, for instance. Inspired by a new way of working, it features a contemporary garden room with just enough space for storage, a desk and an office chair. It’s a practical choice if you’re new to garden offices and want to start simple.
Do You Meet Clients Face to Face?
If yes, do you have a suitable space at home for it?
Remote workers aren’t just former office workers—they’re also business owners. Many roles, like financial advisors, still require face-to-face consultations, even when working from home. The same goes for salon owners and others running home-based businesses.
If that sounds like you, having a garden office or even a simple garden building you can turn into one might help you work more efficiently.
In this guide, ‘How to Create Your Own Log Cabin Beauty Salon,’ we talked about using a log cabin as an alternative option. It’s inspired by the log cabin beauty salon concept, and you might find some useful ideas, so be sure to check it out!
Do You Struggle with Work-Life Balance?
You’re not alone if you do.
Without clear boundaries, it can be harder to maintain a healthy separation between work and personal life. Some common challenges include:
- Lack of routine without the set office hours
- Feeling isolated without social interactions in an office environment
- Physical discomfort, from an ergonomic office chair to a makeshift sofa or bed
Being at home can also make it tempting (or necessary) to take on more housework, childcare, or errands during the workday, which can disrupt workflow.
The good thing is that achieving a healthy work-life balance while working from home is possible with some adjustments. One way to support this is by having a separate area for work. Be it a garden office, a converted insulated garden building, or another space that helps you stay focused during work hours and unwind afterwards.
Is Your Current Setup Lacking the Space You Need for Work?
You might find yourself working from your bedroom, kitchen table, or a small corner of your home, struggling with a cluttered and uncomfortable setup.
Maybe you’re working from your bed instead of an office chair or using a dining table as a desk. Or perhaps your workload is increasing, but your home workstation remains cramped, holding you back from working at your best.
And just like that, a garden office makes complete sense! Take a look at our BillyOh Canvas Insulated Garden Room. It’s a fully customisable modular structure that can be tailored to your exact needs. We recommend it for freelancers who meet clients or remote workers wanting a more comfortable and versatile setup.
Your Results: Should You Consider a Garden Office?
If you answered YES to most, if not all, of these questions, a garden office could greatly improve your work-from-home setup.
These are just a few questions, but a great starting point, to help you decide if it’s worth the investment or not. And remember that everyone’s situation is different.
Some considerations must also be taken into account if you’re getting one, including the space available in your garden and your budget. For guidance on choosing the right building, plus maintenance advice, check out our garden offices guide.
