Why Use a Prefab Cottage as a Home Office as Opposed to a Garage
The traditional ‘home office’ as a place to work from home usually tends to be set up in a spare room, a conservatory or a garage. This has been a feature in homes across the western world for many years, due to the increase in jobs which allow for flexi-working from home. However, if you run your own business from home or are following a passion part-time to top up your income, you’ll also need space to do it in. But are spare bedrooms or garages the best space for your office?
Issues with a Garage
A garage isn’t quite as bad as a spare bedroom. For one thing, it could not be in a quieter or more secluded space, as garages are often removed from the main building and not readily accessible from the home without building work. The issues with a garage are therefore different in nature and can be split into different components. Firstly, they are usually designed as a place of storage or as a large space for messy activities such as maintaining your car or following a hobby such as painting. Secondly, with this design in mind, renovation work will be necessary in order to turn a garage into a functional office space which could be an expensive undertaking. Finally, if you decide to turn your garage into a home office, you’ll need to find a new location for all the items you have previously stored there. This includes your car, which may need to be parked on the street.
Prefab Cottage as an Alternative
A modular prefab cottage does require some construction work, but it will be worth it. By building a standalone fixture in your garden, you will benefit in several ways. You’ll have a dedicated and functional space for your home office, multi purpose building which is not infringing in anyway on your home, and with modern improvements in design, you’ll also have an eco-friendly space which can save you money long-term.
If a modular building is something you are interested in, take a look online to find out the options available to you. You’ll be amazed by the choice.
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