Professional Remodeling Contractors Add Function and Style
Working from home on your couch sounds glamorous. You don’t have to get dressed. There’s no commute. You can listen to whatever music you like. After a few days, the novelty wears off. Your back aches when you wake up because you aren’t keeping good posture. It hurts to look at your computer screen. There’s too much glare. You can’t seem to focus or limit distractions and interruptions. The clutter starts to overwhelm you. Now you’re wondering when you’ll ever get back to the office and feel productive again.
Working from home can be wonderful when you have the right setting. Whether you’re working remotely due to the pandemic or being a savvy, cost-efficient entrepreneur, Gibson Home Services can help you with a remodel to make your home office work for you.
Here are some key considerations as you plan your renovations to make your home office a comfortable and productive place.
How Much Space Do You Have for a Home Office?
Even if you don’t have an entire room to dedicate to a home office, an experienced remodeling contractor can help you find unused space that may be converted into a mini home office. With good design, you may be able to install a desk that slides into a wall or use the space under the stairs to have a productive workspace. Add lighting and storage options to help you work more effectively.
How Do You Work from Home?
Before you plan your home office, think about how you work. If you spend a good bit of time on video calls and virtual meetings, you’ll want a different background than if you spend most of your time typing on the computer. Do you need a whiteboard to write down ideas? Will you need space for a printer, multiple screens, a shredder, or other equipment? Are you sharing space with another remote worker? How does your partner work? As a home remodeling contractor, Gibson Home Services can help you plan and design your work-from-home office to fit your needs.
What Type of Lighting and Technology Does Your Home Office Need?
Natural lighting is preferred to reduce glare and eye strain. However, if your home office space doesn’t have enough windows to allow natural light, your home remodeling contractor can help you add suitable lighting. You may need to add electrical outlets and may want to consider installing smart lighting technology. If you have a busy home or need to ensure privacy or confidentiality, you may also want to soundproof your workspace.
Gibson Home Services can incorporate your ideas for a perfect office with the realities of your home, to create a cohesive space that makes working more comfortable and productive.
As a home remodeling contractor with a stellar track record, we are known for our motto “treating every home as our own” and have been trusted by thousands of customers throughout Northern Virginia for over 16 years. We can help transform your space and create your dream home office. We are a team of skilled home renovation professionals serving Fauquier County, Warren County, Manassas, Falls Church, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Leesburg, Warrenton, Ashburn, Chantilly, Fairfax County, Marshall, Rappahannock County, Culpeper, Front Royal, Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow, Purcellville, Centreville, Fairfax, and Vienna, VA.
Ready to transform your home office? Gibson Home Services offers proven ideas to make your work-from-home office a great place to be! Call 540-364-1200 or contact us online for a free estimate.
