Do you know what telecommuters love about their job the most apart from flexible work hours? The ability to work from anywhere indoors or outdoors. If you are one of the lucky ones, then you know what working from different locations feels like.
With warmer months coming up, you can finally move outside and set up your home office outside. If you don’t have an idea where to set it up, actually take a look at our list. We have collected 5 ideas to help you find the perfect outdoor location for your home office.
1. Porch or a Terrace
When thinking about setting up or moving your home office outdoors, remote employees usually think of two locations — either a porch or a terrace. They think about these two locations because of mainly two reasons.
Firstly, they are highly convenient and don’t need much decorating. All it takes for you to settle into your new outdoor office is to simply move your equipment outside and find the place on the patio or picnic table.
Secondly, they are at a perfect distance from the common area. This means you get the work done interruptedly and go inside and grab a glass of water or cup of coffee or whatever you need. Both of these locations are great for remote work, but only if they don’t overlook the crowded street or part of town. In this case, you are more likely to be constantly distracted than fully focused on work.
2. Balcony or a Rooftop
The best part about the garden or outdoor offices is that even those living in apartments and without yards get to set up one for themselves. If they have a balcony or rooftop, then they have all they need for an outdoor office right there.
A balcony or a rooftop is the ideal place for an outdoor office because it can swiftly be turned into an office and a place for entertainment. Stylish but basic décor is enough to make you feel comfortable while working. Similarly, the location allows you to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the sun during the warm spring days.
The only thing you have to make sure of is to have a strong and stable Internet connection, so you can access the intranet and have access to work information.
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3. Productive Wooden Shed
Chances are you have a wooden shed somewhere in your yard. That is where you probably keep your garden tools stored. However, if you clean it up a bit and make some room, you will notice it makes a small but practical garden office.
The shed is close to your home, so you can keep a close eye on your family members, especially if you have kids. But it’s not too close that you can’t work without being frequently distracted or disturbed.
You can also let your creative juices flowing and decorate the place just the way you like it. Working in an environment, you decorated will increase your productivity levels and help you focus better.
4. Home Office in the Open
Do you want to work outdoors? If the answer is yes, then you should consider setting up your home office in your garden out in the open. You can use your patio furniture to set your new garden office if you want to keep it basic and outdoorsy.
If you want to make your workplace look as such, then you can build a small wooden porch and put a canopy for screen glare. This way, you can use an ergonomic chair on wheels around your outdoor workspace and make yourself as comfortable as possible.
The most important part about this type of outdoor office is to remember to bring your hi-tech equipment inside when you finish with your work for the day.
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5. Playhouse
Take a look around your yard. Do you happen to have a playhouse that no longer serves its purpose? If your kids are no longer using it, you might as well set up your garden office at this specific location.
Playhouses are the perfect places to spend time during the warm months. Their size allows you to bring only the essentials such as a desk, chair, laptop, phone, water, and snacks. This way, you are making sure there are no distractors around you to mess with your focus and concentration.
6. Backyard Studio
If you are thinking about making work from home a permanent thing, then you should also consider investing in a mini studio in your backyard. You can build a garden studio by yourself as a DIY project if you have the time and necessary skills. If not, you can always order and buy one and install it in whichever corner of your backyard you want.
Such studios are specially designed for remote workers. Convenience and comfort are the primary goals when it comes to studios’ design. Apart from that, they are also stylish materials and colors wise. More importantly, they are spacious, and some of them already contain everything you need, such as storage units or shelves. Even if you don’t have a large backyard, you can still work in such a studio because they come in different sizes.
7. Sunny Greenhouse
Have you ever thought about setting your home office in your greenhouse? If you happen to have a greenhouse in your yard, why not use it also as your home office? Big or small, it doesn’t matter because you can always set it up in a small corner and enjoy all the perks the greenhouse offers.
For example, it is particularly convenient during the winter. Since it is made of glass, it is always warm and bright inside, even when it is cold outside. On the other hand, during the summer, you can keep the doors wide open and let the fresh air flow in. Having access to fresh air will help you focus better on your tasks and enjoy working in such a natural environment. Similarly, you are well protected inside from rain or snow, as well as your equipment and office supplies.
On the whole, telecommuters are lucky because they get to change their home offices as much as they like. They can switch from an indoor office to an outdoor one in only a few minutes. If you are interested in knowing what working in an outdoor office feels like, try one of our 7 ideas for the ultimate telecommuting experience.
