When working from home, you need a separate space to work. If you combine your work and living space, there is a good chance you may have a difficult time bouncing between work and home life. You may have trouble concentrating when you sit down for the day’s work. However, if you do not have space for a home office, you may want to start thinking about a garage conversion.

Create a Livable Space

According to experts, stress on the job can result in serious health problems. For example, police officers may have a heart attack ruled as a work-related injury. When you work remotely, you have an opportunity to reduce your stress by creating the best possible environment for yourself.

Converted garages allow you to have a separate entrance to your office. It feels like an addition to the home rather than a part of it. A garage is typically a storage place. You store your cars, boxes full of memories or out-of-season decor, and recreational vehicles.

Think about the lighting in your office. Most garages do not have lighting meant for work productivity. Some people enjoy indirect lighting in the office. For example, keep overhead lights to a minimum, but use desk lamps, floor lamps, and other softer options to brighten the space. Use desk lamps to illuminate your current projects. For example, if you have paperwork on your desk, shine the light above the paper as you work.

When working on your garage, remember to ensure that you have insulated walls. If you do not have insulation in your garage, you may be unable to work in varying temperatures. Also, focus on the flooring that makes you comfortable. Most people do not want to work on concrete floors. Choose rugs, hardwood, vinyl, and flooring you may find in your home or office.

Liven Up the Area

The color of your office matters. When working from the garage, you do not want the area to look and feel like a space for your vehicle. You can change the overall appearance of your garage by creating barriers around your office space using drywall or dividers. Try to choose colors that put you in the right productive mood. Some bright colors may make you more anxious over time, but shades of blue and green have a calming effect. While you should choose a color you love, make sure you do not feel overstimulated or anxious when exposed to the color for long periods.

If you want to liven up the walls without putting in the effort of a brand-new paint job, consider wallpaper. Wallpaper comes in various designs, including customizable designs. You have choices between one solid color, elegant patterns, and trendy geometrics. If you want to use wallpaper, you may want to consider peel and stick. You can put peel and stick wallpaper to the test because it has an adhesive backing that makes it easy to reposition and remove without leaving behind any residue. When purchasing peel and stick, you have the same variety of designs, or you can upload your custom-designed wallpaper for the garage.

When you work from home, sometimes the properties to look for are ones with attached garages instead of typical office space. If you focus on converting your garage to a livable and functional workspace, you may find that your productivity increases. Reach out to Rich at (833) 442-SELL.