Home Office

A 10’x12’ space with drab, bare walls, factory furniture and virtually nothing to set it apart from the dozens of cubicles on either side isn’t a place anyone really looks forward to spending the majority of their day.  Since freelancing has grown exponentially, here’s how Connecticut home offices can theoretically look spectacular without costing corporate prices.

The obtrusive nature of filing cabinets, over sized desks and other major distractions make larger rooms seem small. Perhaps consider building your computer desk, shelving and other stowaway needs into the thickest wall you have. In doing so, perhaps you’ll save much needed space otherwise taken up by bulky objects. In Connecticut, many home owners are working from home to save money otherwise used to commute – why not stretch that savings into your home office?

Last On The Mind

OCG knows that higher R-values mean tighter air leaks during hotter or cooler months.  Translate the lack of insulation into potential networking issues since many electrical parts operate your home network, all which could overheat in older homes.  If you wish to have your internet, printers and slew of computers hooked together in your older home, perhaps you need someone from OCG to evaluate your home, the insulation used (normally blow-in or batted) and where improvements could be made.  The last thing on many minds is replacing equipment that overheated, or began consuming too much energy thanks to archaic sheathing, weak plaster or useless insulation that cannot keep heat or excessive cold blocked anymore.

Proper circulation of air, such as cold air returns and ridge venting, are instrumental in maintaining separation between outside heat and inside cooling, or vice-verse.  That separation means your home office will experience less energy consumption, longevity in networking equipment and more comfort throughout the day – meaning productivity and profitability for you.

While you need your space to be stylish, modern and tidy to promote a positive, professional appearance to potential and existing clients that may wish to visit your home, you also want your workplace to be pleasant enough to work within.  Consider consulting when complete office overhauls are an immediate need.