Now that an increased amount of people are working from home, it’s not uncommon for many to want a dedicated space separate from their main living areas. If this sounds like you, our Grand Rapids basement contractors can create a home office that feels both comfortable and productive.
Here’s what goes into building and designing a basement home office.
Advantages to Having a Basement Home Office
The concept of remote work sounds great until you realize you can really only set up shop at your dining room table. Sure, it’ll do for the short term but with family occasionally walking through the space, distracting noises, and not the most suitable office furniture, it can take a lot of focus to get anything done.
A home office in the basement, however, clearly defines your workspace and gives you a place that’s dedicated to one thing: work. If you’ve got the space available in your finished basement and you’re often working outside of the physical office, our team highly recommends you invest in your own personal office downstairs.
In general, a basement office allows you to:
- Draw a line between where you work and where you relax
- Limit the amount of distractions
- Have fun with design elements that suit you best
- Mentally and physically separate yourself from your home life
- Maximize the space you have available
Key Design Elements for a Successful Workspace
Carving out a part of your basement for a home office can be really exciting. You finally get to make where you work look exactly how you want. Before getting started, consider all of the factors that go into creating a successful (and enjoyable) workspace.
One of those factors is noise. If not already how it should be, our basement contractors can improve the wall insulation so anything that’s going on upstairs doesn’t command your attention constantly. You’ll also want to keep storage in mind with respect to the layout and think about the cabinets, built-in shelves, etc. that will help in terms of organization.
Lastly, we can help you pin down other elements such as lighting fixtures, flooring, and paint so your office becomes just as you imagined.
Work Efficiently at Home
Tune out the distractions and meet your deadlines with the perfect home office in your finished basement. Our basement contractors in Greater Grand Rapids, MI, will collaborate with you from the beginning to design the space you need to be your most productive. Call Berry Basements today at (616) 250-9171 or contact us online to get started with a free estimate.