Embrace home working thanks to National Plastics
The COVID-19 pandemic led to many people having to work from home. Although the pandemic has now passed, the trend for working from home, or working from both home and an office – hybrid working – has continued.
This new way of working has certainly helped to improve our work/life balance, but for some of us finding a permanent place in our homes from which to work has been a challenge. Rising interest rates and house prices, combined with an increase in living costs, has meant moving to a larger property is not a feasible option for many people. However, there are a few practical – yet extremely stylish – ways of achieving extra space.
The first is with an extension.
Excellent extensions
Extending your kitchen can add enough space to create a dedicated ‘office’ area, as well as also increasing your family’s living space. You choose to use your new extension, ensuring it is light and bright is key. A stylish way to achieve this is by installing a roof lantern.
Roof lanterns are specifically designed to draw in the maximum amount of light, whilst also creating a stylish focal point. Available in either PVC or aluminium, roof lanterns come in a variety of colours and finishes, enabling you to blend your new extension beautifully with the rest of your home.
Panelling perfection
Once your new extension is complete, you will need to think about decoration. Whether you want to create a calming ambience or an inspirational environment in your new office, wall panels are the perfect way to achieve it. Our range of PVC panels perfectly emulates real tile, marble, wood, and stone. They are easy to install, requiring no grout or specialist tools or skills, and are even easier to maintain. They are also extremely durable, making them the ideal choice for high-use areas.
Setting aside a space within your home in which to work may be a perfect solution for you. However, for those who do not wish to mix work and home life, an outdoor office may be preferable.
Outstanding offices
Garden rooms can be used for myriad applications, including an office. They are an easy and relatively inexpensive (compared to a house extension) way of adding space. They are also perfect for creating a ‘home office’ which is not in your home!
When choosing your new home office, it is important to consider its base and the surrounding area.
For a stylish, yet practical and eco-friendly option, wood composite decking is the ideal choice. Available in a range of tones, these deck boards will complement any style of outdoor office. They are extremely durable and safe underfoot, even in wet conditions. They are also simple to look after, requiring only an occasional sweep and wash to keep them looking like new, so you can spend more time working in your new outdoor office and less time maintaining it.
We also understand that sustainability and the environment are key considerations when making a purchase. This is why our decking solutions are manufactured from 95% recycled and sustainably sourced materials and can be fully recycled at the end of their life.
Whether you are looking to extend your home to accommodate a new office, or are considering a new outside room, call our friendly, expert team today on 0800 22 77 77 for a no obligation chat.
