How To Create The Perfect Home Office In Your Loft Conversion

Creating a home office in your loft conversion has many benefits. From offering you peace and tranquillity from the hustle and bustle of family life to creating more living space within your home and much in-between, it's the ideal solution for those working from home on a regular basis. Setting up your home office in your loft conversion will not only increase your productivity, but it will also serve to reduce levels of stress and anxiety that can come from working in a less than ideal work environment. 

If you've not considered a loft conversion before, there are a great many benefits to this option. It creates additional living space, adds value to your property and is a relatively quick and easy process in comparison to extending your home or moving house. It's a great option for those wishing to maximise the space they have in their home. 

Once your loft extension is complete, you're free to tailor the space exactly to your requirements. And of course, it makes the ideal setting for your brand new home office! 

So just how can you create the perfect home office within your loft conversion? 

Furniture

One aspect to give some thought to when it comes to creating your home office is your furniture. From the specific pieces you would like to purchase to where they are placed within the room. These will be the largest objects in your office so placing them in the most appropriate locations will ensure you can really make the most of the space available to you. Placing your desk near to the window will ensure you can maximise the daylight during your working hours. Placing other items like filing cabinets or storage units in carefully thought out locations will create more floor space making the area more accessible and spacious. Take some time to research the best office furniture for you before purchasing (for example desks with added storage), as this will impact your finished office space. 

Accessories 

A trip to the stationery shop will surely be in order once you've furnished your new office. Make sure you have a supply of everything you'll need from pens and folders, to printer paper and paperclips. You can arrange and organise these to suit. Having everything to hand will increase your productivity. 

Lighting

Even if your loft conversion has windows, sometimes you'll need more lighting in your office, due to grey or overcast weather or when the night's start drawing in. Make use of daylight lamps as they create a natural and soothing light, perfect for when you're working. 

Home comforts 

One of the benefits of working from home is that you can add in as many home comforts to your office as you desire. From soft cushions and house plants to aromatherapy diffusers or even chunky-knit throws- you're free to add in whatever brings you joy! Making your office into your own little sanctuary will be wonderful mood booster, helping to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. 

Personalise your space One of the many benefits of working from home, is that your space is entirely yours. You won't need to contend with the needs and requirements of coworkers in close proximity to you or in a shared office space. This means you're free to control every aspect of your office from the colour of the walls, the furniture, the temperature, the scent in the room or even artwork displayed. You can inject your personality into your home office, creating your own workspace haven.

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