Garden office interior ideas to boost your productivity

The benefits of having a garden office

Garden offices have steadily grown in popularity over the last 20 years or so, but the Covid-19 pandemic forced more and more people to find a solution to be able to work from home, rather than traditional office buildings. 

The dramatic rise in home and hybrid working meant people were looking for a way to create a dedicated workspace. The garden office is designed to allow you to separate your home and work lives and takes away the inability to disconnect the two which many customers found when working in rooms unfit for purpose in their homes. We know the importance of a healthy work-life balance, and a well designed garden office building can help to enhance and improve it. 

A dedicated workspace in your garden means you get privacy to make calls and join meetings, away from the distractions of everyday life that working inside your home might present. You are also able to leave ‘work’ at the end of the day and enjoy a clear separation between your functional and family spaces.

Top tips for creating a productive workspace in your garden

Separating your garden office from your home is the perfect way to keep your mind on the job in hand. However, this only works if the space has been carefully designed with usability in mind. 

Choose A Bright And Spacious Area With Plenty Of Natural Light 

First, you need to decide how much natural light you would like coming into the office as this will affect which direction the building faces. We are able to offer advice for blackout blinds too, as well as designing the interior lighting system to your exact needs. 

You will want to be able to use your garden office all year round, so we’ll help you design the space with heating and air conditioning in mind, as well as equipment to assist with air quality to ensure that your building is comfortable to work in, no matter the weather. 

Many customers like to keep their garden offices light and bright, and some even add their company branding to the design for an added professional touch. You could consider a calm, neutral colour palette for your decor to create an atmosphere that you will enjoy working in. 

Install A Suitable Chair And Desk That Are The Correct Size For You 

Another important element to consider when designing your garden office layout is the orientation of your desk and chair, in relation to windows, doors, power and other key elements of your functional area. Rise and fall desks are increasingly popular and offer flexibility that traditional, fixed desks do not - but you need to consider ceiling heights when placing them into the room. The last thing you want is a sit-stand desk, but no headroom to be able to use it to its full potential. 

Make Sure Your Garden Office Is Organised And Clutter-Free

A neat and tidy workspace is crucial for productivity, and we’re experts in helping you design the right storage solutions for your office. Whether it’s inbuilt cabinetry or freestanding and flexible, we will guide you in designing the ideal environment for you to work from home.

Staying connected in your garden office.

To get the most out of your garden office, you will need to line and insulate it against the elements, with double glazing to ensure you’re able to work in all seasons. Consult a professional electrician to install your main sub cabling, then add sockets and lighting to create your perfect environment for productivity. 

Your garden building must be online in order to function as your office away from the office. There are numerous options to add internet connectivity to your garden. However, the most robust method is to run CAT5 cables along with your electrical wiring from your broadband router directly into your garden office. Here at Bakers Garden Buildings, we have been designing and building flexible, customised and suitable offices for customers for over 35 years. 

We have the expertise and knowledge to help and guide you in producing the ideal environment for your work. Whether you choose one of our predesigned offices which can be customised to suit your needs, or we explore a completely bespoke solution, nothing is out of reach when designing your new home garden office. 

Contact us today to find out how we can help you design and build your perfect garden office.