DO YOU WORK FROM HOME? 5 REASONS TO MOVE YOUR OFFICE OUTSIDE

In an increasingly distracted, tech-obsessed world, the simple act of moving your home office outdoors can have a profound impact on how you enjoy and complete your work. How so? Here are five great reasons to pack it up and move outside.

1. LESS DISTRACTION

Home-based workers know that sticking to a schedule is hard. With no time clock to punch and a myriad of chores that need done, you can find yourself pulled in many different directions. And if you have kids, that problem is often doubled. Place an outside office close enough to the house to be near the family but still have some separation between you and all your distractions. And because you literally exit the home to go to work, you're more likely to take your timetable and work schedule seriously.

2. CREATIVITY

Getting outside, changing environments, and moving around can help get your creative juices flowing. The outside can be good for your stress levels. By positioning a home office outdoors, you open up the entire backyard as a potential place to brainstorm, hold meetings, and walk off your stress. You could even use it as a backup office with another, more conventional one inside. No matter what option appeals to you, an outdoor space gives you more options when you feel like you have hit a wall.

3. DEDICATED SPACE

If your home does not come with a spare room that you can turn into an office, finding space is often difficult. You may resort to tucking your desk into the corner of the living room, sharing space with the spare bedroom, or having your desk as an unsightly mess in your master bedroom. Solve these space issues by moving your work outside and creating a dedicated area wholly for your office. You do not have to try to work with noisy kids, televisions, video games, and the washer in your ears. And you can spread out as much as needed without your kids or spouse getting underfoot.

4. CUSTOM DESIGN

Because your outdoor home office is not part of the existing house floor plan, you have more creative freedom to design the space you really need. Do you need large, uncluttered work surfaces? Storage cabinets for inventory? An oversized computer setup? Large, noisy equipment? Or a quiet place for telephone meetings or video conferences? Start from the beginning to make an office that really fits your own needs and interests. You are not limited to existing walls or utility locations, so you can widen out or shrink down elements. Raise the roof, take advantage of soft afternoon breezes, or sit yourself in front of a gorgeous view. The more you make the outdoor office your own, the more functional you make it.

5. NATURAL SETTING

Get out of the house or out of your tiny office and head outdoors to reconnect with nature. If you long to see the sky, work under the stars, or enjoy the natural sound of wind blowing through the trees, why not set up your office on an outdoor patio with a little overhead protection? If you need more cover from the elements, you may want to use a shed or garage as a base for your workplace. You can open up the sides with large glass doors, big windows, or overhead rolling doors. Furnish with eco-friendly furniture and lots of greenery to bring the outdoors even farther into your office. Are you ready to get started on your very own outdoor home office? Begin with a consultation with the outdoor living pros at Superior Outdoor Designs today.