{"id":7950,"date":"2022-07-26T17:36:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T21:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sfloridaluxuryhomes.com\/?p=7950"},"modified":"2022-08-05T18:36:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T22:36:39","slug":"carving-out-a-functional-home-office-in-a-small-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.sfloridaluxuryhomes.com\/?p=7950","title":{"rendered":"Carving Out a Functional Home Office in a Small Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo Credit: Pexels Article written by Brittany Fisher: Financiallywell.info<\/a><\/p>\n

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A Gallup poll<\/a> showed that 45% of people working full time were either partly or fully remote as of September 2021. Whether you work as an employee or run your own business, having a dedicated workspace at home makes you more productive and helps you separate work and business activities. Even small spaces have creative opportunities for a home office setup.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Home Office Budget Averages $3,500<\/h5>\n

Set Your Budget<\/h2>\n

Converting an existing room into a home office averages $3,500<\/a>, but some people spend $20,000 or more. You can also go cheaper if you implement a bare-bones design. Before you make any plans, establish an office renovation budget to help choose features and finishes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Consider Your Needs<\/h2>\n

Evaluate what you need to do in your office to help choose a location and plan the design. If you only do computer work, a small space is sufficient. If you work with blueprints, you’ll need a large space to lay out the designs. If you’re starting a business that creates physical products, you need space to store supplies, make the products, prepare them for shipping, and store inventory. Note the equipment<\/a> you need to do your work.<\/p>\n

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Find the Spot<\/h2>\n

Home offices typically range from about 50 to 150 square feet<\/a>. If your home is small, you’ll likely need to choose a small space, possibly even smaller than 50 square feet. List the spaces you need for your office to estimate the necessary size. Then, explore options in your home for the office location. Some ideas include:<\/p>\n