More and more people are working remotely or as a hybrid (both remote and in-office) employee — so they need someplace at home to work.
While some people use the kitchen nook, the dining room table, or the recliner in the living room, the best thing for an at-home worker is to have a designated office space at home.
Those lucky enough to have an actual office (or an extra room) in their home enjoy a host of benefits, including:
- Privacy — Having your own office means you can get away and focus on your work without interruptions.
- Quiet — This goes hand-in-hand with privacy, because having your own separate space means you can have silence, some relaxing background music, or whatever else that helps you get things done.
- Personalization — Putting together your ideal workspace means you can control the lighting, temperature, desk and chair, furniture, wall decor, and more.
- Work-life balance — With an office at home, being close to family and friends is much easier; at-home workers can pick up the kids from school or run quick errands on a lunch break.
- No commute — As many remote workers say, “my commute is 20 steps!” A home office means you save on gas, put less miles (and wear and tear) on your car, and avoid the stress of commuting.
- Productivity — A variety of studies have shown that remote workers are actually more productive than in-office workers!
An added benefit is that whether you work from home or not, a home office is a great place to take care of your personal/family things — like storing your financial and medical papers, displaying books and collections, or even giving family members a place to get things done when you’re not using the office.
Added Bonus! The IRS allows qualified taxpayers to claim a home office on their tax return and deduct certain home expenses when they file taxes.
Many Schaefer Homes floorplans feature space for an office, library, den, or rec room. (Of course, an extra bedroom and many other spaces can serve as a workspace as well!)
In fact, the majority of our floorplans feature an office, a study/den, or optional spaces that can serve as an office.
View our floorplans and contact us today to start the journey to your dream home!