5 Home Office Must-Haves for Your Custom Home
Many professionals today are opting to work from home full-time or are choosing to spend a few days at home while on the clock. There is nothing more essential to a solid home workflow than a great office. Many home buyers look for an impressive office near their foyer or entry. Your office says a lot about you and what kind of businessperson or professional you are.
Here are 5 home office must-haves for your Custom Home.
The Right Door
Many of our customers love having a gorgeous home office near their grand entry or foyer. Home buyers love French doors for their office with windows in them so they can look out and see what’s going on in the rest of the home. Another popular option, depending on the style of your home, is a sliding barn door. These can be customized to fit the aesthetic of your home and come in many styles. Another option is a hinged door which provides more privacy and soundproofing than the other two types of doors would allow.
Location, Location, Location
Our customers love that we can help them find the perfect location for their dream home office. As mentioned, many homebuyers love having their office right by the entryway but others prefer to have their office on the second-floor as they feel this gives them more privacy. Another thing to consider when choosing the perfect location for their home office is proximity to a bathroom and the amount of natural light that is able to enter the space.
Our “Sydney” floor plan has a fourth bedroom which could be used as a home office. It has lots of great storage.
Storage Options Galore
Depending on what kind of work you do, you may need an office that has extra storage options. We can help you plan the perfect office that has just the right amount of storage space for your needs. Many homebuyers love the versatility of having a closet in their office but we can help you customize this space to include built-in shelving or a larger, walk-in closet to accommodate all of the items you’ll need to store.
Our “Creek Bend” floor plan has a spiral staircase in the office that leads to a balcony on the second floor.
A Get-Away
Many homebuyers look for offices that have a get-away area to take breaks. If they have an upstairs office space, they might look for ways to gain access to the rooftop patio so they can pop out and take a break at their leisure. Another option is having a private-access covered patio in the front of the house. This keeps our home buyers happy when they are toiling away from home. We have also seen home buyers request a two-story office with an upstairs balcony. This gives the office a larger feel and allows our home buyers to pace around the area while remaining engaged in their work with no distractions. It’s also a great place to add built-in shelving to store and display literature or book collections.
Our “St. Charles” floor plan offers French doors for private porch access as well as a large window on the East wall for abundant natural light.
Windows for the Perfect View and Lighting
Since our customers will be spending a lot of time in their home office they typically want to make sure that there are enough windows, a great view, and ample natural lighting. We recommend having a 3D rendering generated which will allow home builders to preview how the natural light will interact with their space.
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Let us help you build your dream custom home with your very own customized home office. At Creative Home Designs, we understand that every home buyer is unique and has specific needs. If you are in the Tulsa, OKC, Norman, Dallas Fort Worth, or Northwest Arkansas area and are looking for a creative team to help you design your dream floor plan and help you bring your ideal home to life, contact us today and let’s make something amazing together.