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Ever since the pandemic, people working from home has become more and more common, and for many nowadays, it has become a permanent change. Whether their employers have requested that they continue doing so, or whether they have chosen to work from home as it presents the more convenient option, either way, people are wanting to create office spaces in their homes to help them fulfil their roles professionally.<br>
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How To Design An Office Addition/Guest Room Combination
Ever since the pandemic, people working from home has become more and more common, and for many nowadays, it has become a permanent change. Whether their employers have requested that they continue doing so, or whether they have chosen to work from home as it presents the more convenient option, either way, people are wanting to create office spaces in their homes to help them fulfil their roles professionally.
If your home has the space for an office, whether you add one on or convert another space into one, that’s great, but what if you end up converting a space into an office that might otherwise still have an alternative purpose, such as a guest room? And if you add an office onto your home, either to the side or above, what will you do with the space if you take on a new job that no longer means you can work from home? One solution would be to create an office/guest room home addition combination, and here are some ideas for doing exactly that:
Make use of built-in furniture Maximizing space is important, not just because most families don’t have the space for a huge addition to their home, but also because dual purpose rooms generally need more space in order to fulfil both functions, and sometimes at the same time. Fortunately, desks, shelving and cabinets that are built-in don’t just save space, but they also save on the jungle of wires needed for all of your electronic office equipment and gadgets. You’ll have plenty of space to store private items when the space is being used by a guest, and they’ll also have some space to keep their things in, depending on how long they plan to stay.
Try and repurpose a closet By taking the doors off of a large closet in the room, you can create a small but perfectly functional nook for you to work in, alongside your office equipment. This will help guests feel less like they are intruding in your workspace, as you will be in one designated area within the room, while they are in the other.
Consider productivity While you want your guests to be comfortable while staying with you, the primary purpose of the space will be to serve as your office, and as such, you should prioritize your decorative and functional needs over those of a guest. Choose calming colors for the walls, artwork that will motivate you without distracting you, and think carefully about flooring: your office chair should be able to move around freely, and yet you don’t want to be disturbed by the clattering of feet on hardwood or tiled floors.
Think about sound levels Whether the space is being used as an office or a guest room, privacy is likely quite high on the agendas of both sets of people who may be using it, so you might want to consider soundproofing the walls. This will help you concentrate when you’re working and be able to make confidential phone calls and the like in complete privacy, while guests will be able to complain about their hosts without the fear of anyone overhearing them!
Add a Murphy bed Having a large, double bed in the room might make the space feel less conducive to a working environment, in which case you may want to add a Murphy bed which can simply be folded away when not needed. Adding rooms on to your home that have dual functions (or converting existing spaces into them), is an affordable way to create more space without spending a fortune, and provided you seek help from a general contractor with plenty of addition experience, it can significantly increase the value of your home, too.
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