The essential guide to decorating your home office

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Garden offices

If you’re a home worker who simply can’t squeeze an office into your existing space but have room outdoors to spare, it may be worth investing in a separate structure.


In order to make sure your outdoor office performs all year round, it’s worth asking a professional for advice. Get in touch with Riba for a list of qualified architects in you area. Alternatively, contact a specialist company such as The Garden Escape. Architecturally backed, they can supply a fully appointed structure that meets all building regulation standards, including connecting electrics up to your property, installing and networking the phone line and broadband in an ultra-fast two weeks from start to finish. They can even install washrooms, loos and showers if you need them. Prices start at around £17, 500 (and remember, if you’re self employed then work-related expenses are tax exempt).

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