A Loft Conversion Office

Working from home is an ideal many of us aspire too and a loft conversion office project will provide the ideal base from which to run your own business or for remote working.

A loft conversion office is perfect for providing that all important barrier between ‘home’ and ‘work’. Many home-workers have, in the past, migrated to the garage or a shed at the bottom of the garden but a room in your roof space is not only more accessible but is also more pleasant to work in.

Working at home, though it removes the morning and evening commute, does tend to lead to longer working hours so it is important that your new loft room is comfortable and well lit.

When designing your office pay close attention to lighting and the provision of additional electrical sockets. Be careful not to plan for a desk and power points at one end of the loft conversion only to find the desk won’t fit. Moving the desk and having extension cords trailing all over the floor can be avoided by forward-planning.

The desk or work station area will need to be compact but with enough space for computer, printer, telephone, fax etc., with convenient storage.

The installation of a new telephone line for calls, faxes and computer use will be needed and creative storage solutions need to be found for files and paperwork.

Another consideration is seating. If you run your business from home without the need to physically meet clients in your office then seating arrangements aren’t a problem if, however, you need to meet clients then a tasteful seating area is essential.

Make use of small modern furniture which can create a real visual impact as well as being practical. A space to one side of the staircase can often be used to house a two-seater sofa for example.

And, of course, if you do need to meet clients in your loft conversion office then ease of access is essential.

There is not much point in furnishing a nice office and then flouting the building regulations by using a loft ladder and not a properly installed staircase.

Your clients will not be impressed at having to negotiate a ladder whilst grappling with their briefcase.

Décor should be tasteful and light which will provide a peaceful and relaxing work environment.

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