{"id":13133,"date":"2020-08-21T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/?p=13133"},"modified":"2023-07-20T13:28:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T17:28:40","slug":"home-office-layout-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/home-office-layout-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Office Layout Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Becker Family&#039;s Journey to Building Their Dream Home in Kansas | THD-5516\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2c1lw0-oKD4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>For a real-life look of what THD-5516 (featured in this blog) looks like when built, check out the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2c1lw0-oKD4\" target=\"_blank\">Becker Family&#8217;s Journey to Building Their Dream Home<\/a>. In this documentary, you&#8217;ll see where they chose to modify and add an office! <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expand your productivity with some great home office layout ideas. In the midst of a pandemic, working from home has become the new norm. As more companies shift to allow employees to work from the comfort of their own houses, make sure that yours is ready! By incorporating a few of these simple things into your layout, your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"home office (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/house-plans\/search\/results\/?page=1&amp;interior=24&amp;AreaSearch=-\" target=\"_blank\">home office<\/a> will add tons of functionality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"13147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/9-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/9-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/9-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/9-1.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"THD-7199 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/the-durham-7199\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 7199<\/a><br>3,011 Square Foot, 4 Bed, 3.1 Bath Plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"13148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-1013x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-1013x1024.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10-768x776.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/10.jpg 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want a new home or to update your current one, don&#8217;t overlook the importance of having a home office. You could simply renovate an extra bedroom or convert your bonus space into a private work hub. Whatever you do, make sure to design a space that serves your needs. This will make the transition to at-home working more convenient!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working from home isn&#8217;t only for the displaced office worker. More and more small business owners are choosing to buy homes that have thoughtfully designed office layouts. Instead of spending money on rent, they can grow their businesses from the comfort of home. How great would it be to do the same? You can reduce your commute to nothing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"388\" data-id=\"13149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/11-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/the-iris-court-9185\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 9185<\/a><br>1,636 Square Foot, 3 Bed, 2.0 Bath Plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"581\" data-id=\"13150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t just take our word for it! Check out some of these amazing plans with impressive layouts. We encourage you to keep track of the features that appeal to you so our team of designers can <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"help you (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">help<\/a> make your new home perfect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location Matters!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So much of a home office&#8217;s productivity depends on its location. For folks who need to be on the phone or need quiet to think, consider an upstairs office or another placement that&#8217;s more isolated during the day. For homeowners who need easy access to the front door or garage for shipping items, an office off the foyer or mudroom would be best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"13142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/7.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"THD-7550 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/lucca-7550\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 7550<\/a><br>3,810 Square Foot, 4 Bed, 3.1 Bath Plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"13143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-1001x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-1001x1024.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8-768x786.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/8.jpg 1173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to consider is whether you want your home office to have a purely utilitarian design, or if you want it to combine functionality with beauty because others may see it. We most often see gorgeously designed offices when they&#8217;re located closer to main living areas. THD-7550 is a good example, because its home office is right off of the entryway. This would make a professional impression to both guests and clients who come visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Converting Your Space into an Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many of our favorite home plans come ready-made with an office, not all of them do. Have no fear! Adding or turning a room into a workspace is one of our most-requested modifications. Big or small, almost all homes have extra areas that can easily be converted into an office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"826\" data-id=\"13138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/2-768x793.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"660\" data-id=\"13139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/3-768x634.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"13137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"THD-5516 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/grazia-del-signore-5516\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 5516<\/a><br>4,164 Square Foot, 4 Bed, 4.0 Bath Plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A great example of a plan that makes it easy to add an office is THD-5516 (featured in the video up top). This spacious home has a lot to offer, but you&#8217;ll notice that it doesn&#8217;t have an office on the floor plans. If a design like this speaks to you, we can easily incorporate some of the best home office layout ideas to make the perfect space for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just look at that guest suite or extra bedroom and envision a workstation in there. Or maybe part of the upstairs game room could be partitioned off into an office. Our team has seen it all and is ready to make your dream plan exceed your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Little Details Go a Long Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When designing your dream office, it is important to not overlook the &#8220;small&#8221; stuff. By this, we mean things that you will probably end up needing or using a lot more than you realize. While location and layout are very important, so are the finishing touches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things like built-in shelving and extra electrical\/internet connections can prove invaluable. Maybe you need lots of storage for client files, books, or even to showcase awards and recognitions. Or you might need extra outlets to power all of your displays and high-volume computing. Whatever your job demands, you can design a great home office to handle it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" data-id=\"13140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-1024x531.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/4.jpg 1157w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"THD-7892 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/plan\/meridian-bay-7892\/\" target=\"_blank\">House Plan 7892<\/a><br>2,885 Square Foot, 4 Bed, 4.1 Bath Plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"13141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>THD-7892 offers a lovely work space with its office. The room will easily accommodate a desk and computers. Plus, it even has a private bathroom, which is super convenient! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are working from home short-term or for the foreseeable future, having an office will simplify your life. Focus on your needs and use these home office layout ideas to create the perfect work space. And remember, no detail is too minute. We can&#8217;t wait to help you find and\/or create your dream home, office and all!<\/p>\n\n\n<p><!--origin=62--><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Expand your productivity with some great home office layout ideas. In the midst of a pandemic, working from home has become the new norm. As more companies shift to allow employees to work from the comfort of their own houses, make sure that yours is ready! 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