Working From a Home Garden Office in the UK

While millions of people in the UK dream of working from home, for many others it has become, or is about to become, a practical reality. Modern technology, and especially communications, has meant that working from home is feasible for many workers. It has also meant that work at home mums are much more commonplace than even decade ago. But what if there is not enough space in the home to set up their home office? Then garden offices could be the answer.

Working in the garden? In the UK with its miserable weather? That may conjure shivery and miserable images for some. But take a look at the picture below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does that not look like a cosy and attractive place to work? This garden office is the Orwell from Henley. As you can see, it is modern in design, and includes practical features that will make it feel like a "real" office inside. This, and other modern designs of garden office, is design to make work practical and enjoyable, as well as comfortable, in the UK's notorious weather.

(Please just click on the image for more information on this and other garden offices in the Taylor's ranges, including Henley.)

What you should look for these days is a long lasting structure that can comply with UK planning laws, provide high standards in waterproofing, toughness and endurance with good gaurantees. Of course, the office must be easy to install, with the option of having it installed for you. The above office, for example can be installed in 6-7 hours. Imagine that, from no office to a stylish garden office inside a working day!

Of course, with all that office equipment you may have out there, you need to consider the security aspects. That means that good quality locks for the windows and doors are an essential. An electrical supply to the office is a necessity, so electrical installations should be built into the garden office kit that you buy, and it should be to British standards. For example, the above office pictured has 4 x double sockets, a consumer unit supplied for mains power connection, 6 x dichroic directional downlights (50 watts), dimmer switch, and is fully pre-wired to BS7671.

Another important sapect to bear in mind is where to have the new office installed. Its positioning in the garden may be critical to your enjoyment of the new office space. Take care about getting the sunlight right, especially in the summer when it may be too much at certain times of the day. Plus, think about getting to and from the garden office to the house, especially in bad weather. These "little" things can make all the difference.

Also: Henley Home Garden Offices