A Total Guide to Setting Up Your Home Office Space
This blog post is from Tina Martin at www.ideaspired.com. Here are some thoughts regarding a total guide to setting up your home office space. (We all know that was the sudden trend in 2020 which is also happening in 2021.)
Working from home is no longer the exception to the rule. In fact, the home office is widely considered the standard for the future. If you are a small business owner running your entrepreneurial enterprise out of your house, you know that this setup brings unique benefits and challenges. While you don’t have to deal with the hassle of a commute, you do have to face everyday distractions, like kids, pets, and spouses.
Setting up a separate workspace where you can run your business in peace can help. Below, Reel Property Solutions LLC details the different paths available to you.
Upgrade to a larger house.
If there is no way to incorporate a home office into the house you own now, consider moving to a larger space. You can research home prices in different neighborhoods online to see what areas suit your price point. Keep factors like square footage, access to establishments like supermarkets, and connectivity in mind. For example, if your business regularly requires you to meet with clients in the city, you don’t want to deal with a long drive for every meeting.
Figuring out what your current home is worth before you jump into the real estate market will allow you to better determine what you can afford when buying. You can use the money from selling your current place to fund the down payment on your new one. A local realtor familiar with your area’s market can tell you what your home is worth. Contact Rochelle Markov!
Make renovations to your current house.
If you don’t want to move, another option is to make renovations to your existing home. A rarely used basement or attic offers a secluded space where you can work undisturbed, for example. If you have the land, you can construct an addition to your home. Real Homes offers a handy step-by-step guide, covering everything from determining your budget to selecting a general contractor and obtaining building permits. You may be able to write off some of the renovation costs as business expenses.
If you need a cash infusion to convert your attic or basement to a home office or add an addition, consider a home refinance. Refinancing a home allows you to convert equity in your home into cash which can be used to pay for home improvements.
Design your very own home office.
Finally, another option is to design your own home office from scratch. RoomSketcher offers a list of elements to consider when designing a home office — from ensuring you have sufficient storage space to including a spot to hold meetings. Once you have the basic floor plan sketched out, you can invest in the essential furnishings, like an ergonomic chair, desk, and computer monitor.
With the essentials in place, you can then focus on smaller details. For example, lighting is a key consideration. A well-lit space will keep you alert and enhance productivity, but be careful: Too much light can actually hurt your eyes and cause glare on your computer monitor. Small aesthetic touches, like office plants, are also worth considering. A bit of greenery doesn’t just look nice, it also supports an anxiety-free atmosphere.
When it comes to creating a home office, you have various avenues to choose from. The above guide gives you three options. Choose the one that best fits your needs and create the office space you’ve always dreamed of.
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Whatever you choose for your real estate needs, don’t wait! Reel Property Solutions, LLC, brokered by eXp Realty, would love to help with your real estate needs!
Contact:
507-218-8788 info@reelpropertysolutionsllc.com
OR
507-358-0638 rochelle.markov@exprealty.com.
