Since COVID-19, working from home has become the new normal, with most business offering the option for hybrid working. Having a conservatory presents you with extra space that can be used for a home office conversion, giving you the opportunity to separate your work from personal life. Converting your conservatory into a more formal space tailored to your job can help to make the distinction between the two.
Why is a conservatory home office conversion a good idea?
A conservatory home office conversion is a great idea because it offers a lot of sunlight, which is essential for a work environment. Conservatories are often an extension of your home meaning it usually doesn’t get as much noise pollution, so you can be less disturbed by someone else’s noise if your family are home at the same time as you.
Here are our top 5 advantages of a conservatory home office conversion:
- The natural light that fills the room improves your mood.
- Having a conservatory extends your home, so there’s no one else working in the same space as you. This way you can design the room exactly to your liking.
- It gives you some privacy as it has its own entrance.
- Conservatories are great because they are often forgot about spaces in a home, so you can completely transform it into a usable, peaceful workspace.
- They are also great for a more open plan office area. Very few, if any, structural changes can be made and will often use less energy than any other type of conversion so you can tailor your space to suit your job.
Create a multipurpose conservatory office
With your conservatory featuring office space, bear in mind that on the weekends, you can still use it to. Plan for when you don’t want to use the room as an office and create a multipurpose conservatory. You could use it as a dining area or living space when it’s not in use, compact furniture will leave you with a comfortable dining area. If your conservatory is big enough to have both an office and multipurpose space, then this is ideal for times when you need both at the same time.
Use the natural light to your advantage
The sunlight beaming through the windows is the best thing about a conservatory as it’s the perfect way to light up your office and make it feel like an extension of your house – giving you that much needed change from working in front of artificial lights all day long. Positioning your desk so that you can have panoramic views of your garden and adding some plants and greenery are great ideas for lifting your mood and will also help control the glare on your screen.
Make it comfortable all year round
Comfort is key for your home office conversion and when your turn your conservatory into an office you want to feel comfortable. You shouldn’t be boiling in the summer and freezing in the winter. If this is the case for you, a conservatory roof replacement is an innovative idea, offering you a bright, energy efficient roof system for your home that you can enjoy all year round, no matter what the weather.
There’s no need for planning permission
There’s no need for planning permission for your conservatory if you make sure that it is the following:
- It can’t be any bigger than 50% of the area around the original house.
- It can extend from the rear wall of your house by up to eight metres for a detached house and 6 metres for a semi-detached house.
- A rear conservatory can’t be higher than four metres, but if it’s within two metres of the boundary, it must be three metres or less in height.
Separate to planning permission, building regulations will only apply to a conservatory that is more than 30 square metres of floor space.
Garden shed office VS conservatory home office conversion
Having a conservatory presents you with so much more freedom when it comes to accessibility. Your conservatory is a part of your home, whereas a garden shed means you needed to nip in and out, even when it’s horrible and raining. With a conservatory home office conversion, you don’t have to worry about the placement of your electrics and having wires trailing from your house, everything can be sorted within your space so that it is tailored to your office.
Create the perfect home office conversion with Falcon
Create the perfect home office conversion with the help of our expert team at Falcon. If you’re interested in investing in a conservatory or need some tips on how to make the most of your current conservatory, contact us and we will be happy to help. Alternatively, request a quick quote and we will be in touch to start your project.
