Whether you are self-employed or by arrangement with your employer, working from home can have many benefits. It will not only greatly minimise the company’s expenditure, but also offer much more flexibility.

Working from home is often seen as a huge benefit for people with children. The flexibility to work around school times and perhaps finish off additional work in the evening, means avoiding unnecessary childcare costs. It also offers flexibility in school holidays or training days. Childcare, whether it be a childminder or day nursery is expensive. Working from home means you can balance work and childcare more effectively.

Ever better broadband speeds and the use of mobile phones, offers companies the ability to allow staff to work at home and enjoy the benefits of more productive staff who are less stressed. It will also save on costs of commuting and renting office space. Road, traffic conditions and the weather will also not hinder your ability to work.

If you choose to work at home, it is important to achieve a home / work divide. A well-organized home office will help separate work and family life. Your home office needs to be defined as a workplace where you can avoid distractions and remain work focused.

So, if you have considered the benefits of working from home, both financial and practical, then you may wish to have a home office installed in a spare bedroom, or another room in the house.

It is best to have natural light in the room you wish to convert to an office. It will need to be well lit and well organised. A professional home office designer will assist you to plan the room, considering your work needs and what storage you will require. This will ensure your home office is a functional work environment and that it meets your work needs.