Here’s Why You Should Consider an Office Shed
Families are getting creative to accommodate one or more working parents and with limited space in older homes, many are building outdoors.
The pandemic has certainly challenged our way of thinking—especially when it comes to what was once “normal”! In March of 2020, many corporate offices closed, asking employees to work remotely from their homes for just a few shorts weeks. Over a year later, this work-from-home arrangement has slowly become a more permanent occurrence.
Now, families are getting creative to accommodate one or more working parents in the home for the foreseeable future. And with floor plans being limited in many older homes, many are getting creative.
Introducing the “Office Shed” Concept
An increasing amount of Americans are buying and building backyard sheds to use as their new home offices. These detached and contained spaces are an affordable option compared to putting on an addition to the home, and provide more privacy than a living space in the home. These spaces started gaining popularity in early April, and the demand continued to grow throughout 2020.
Office sheds are quickly becoming all the rage, as they add space to a family’s existing home without costing an exorbitant amount in construction fees. The need and cost for a building permit will vary depending on your home’s location, the size of the structure, and the amenities you’re looking to add to the space, including electrical hookups or solar panelling. Depending on the size and customization options, pricing runs around $120 to $180 a square foot for these new office spaces, and can be built in as little as four to six weeks.
And these sheds can also double as flex space when needed, such as an exercise room or temporary guest house for a quick overnight stay. An outdoor office is an investment that appreciates over time, providing both value and functional space to your home. This will increase the property value of the home in later years, especially as WFH trends become more and more commonplace in following years.
Looking for a little more space than a shed could provide for your family? It might be time to consider building a custom home with that perfect office space already planned out inside the home. Atmos is ready to connect you to the right local experts who can help to make your dream home a reality. Take this short quiz to see how your money can go further and get started, today!
