Garden offices are a great choice for those who work remotely, including freelancers and small business owners. Increasingly popular in an era of working from home, a quality garden office is the perfect way to maintain a healthy work-life balance while investing in your property. As well as boosting productivity and providing a separate space from the main home, they reduce the time, stress and money involved with commuting and provide a cost-effective and speedy alternative to extending the home. While they are now available in a wide range of materials and even in pre-made kits, we believe that the best option for your home is a custom-built, timber building that blends seamlessly into the landscape surrounding your property.
Why we recommend choosing a made to order garden office vs pre-made
Choosing an ‘off the shelf’ garden office will mean that you’re limited in terms of size, design, aesthetic and build quality. A customised option offers flexibility in the design, layout and aesthetic to your own preferences and lifestyle. With a Crane Garden Building garden office, you can choose your size, layout, roof covering and many other important details such as placement of windows and doors and the addition of any interior partitions.
Each property, person and lifestyle is different, and your garden office should be a reflection of that. Whether you need added Velux windows to maximise natural light, or an additional partition wall for seamless storage, that’s what you’ll be able to factor in when you choose a quality garden building as opposed to one that is pre-made.
Benefits of a garden office
Enhanced productivity and focus
A quality garden office provides a dedicated, quiet, and comfortable workspace away from the distractions of the main house. With a separate environment tailored for work, you’ll be able to focus better, leading to increased productivity and efficiency. The amenities and custom design elements create an inspiring atmosphere conducive to creativity and concentration.
Improved work-life balance
Having your own office that isn't inside your home allows you to establish clear boundaries between work and home life. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while still maintaining a separation between your professional and personal spaces. This separation promotes a healthier work-life balance, reducing stress and enhancing overall wellbeing.
Convenience and versatility
Quality garden offices offer the convenience of a short commute from the home to the workspace, eliminating the need for long and tiring journeys to an external office. This saves time and money, as well as reducing the environmental impact of commuting. Additionally, they provide flexibility in terms of work hours and schedules, allowing you to tailor your work environment to suit your preferences and optimise your workflow.
Our garden office features & considerations
Insulated and lined
Our wide range of garden office models can be insulated and lined, allowing you to be comfortable all year round and for maximum usage. Ensuring optimum energy efficiency and comfort, an insulated and lined timber buildings will retain its heat in the appropriate seasons and eradicate moisture-related issues such as damp and mould.
Additional features
When you opt for a quality garden office from Crane, you’ll also enjoy the benefit of choosing from a menu of additional extras to further customise your workspace. For example, you can add an electrical pack and heating to your building, along with things like partition walls and additional windows. You can also choose from our extensive range of exterior and interior paints, including a Farrow & Ball palette.
Installed by professionals
With Crane, you won’t have to slave away with frustrating and unreliable flat-pack kits, as all of our buildings are personally delivered and installed by our friendly and professional fitting team. We can also help you with your concrete base if necessary, ensuring the longevity of your building with a sturdy and level foundation.