Garden Office: For Optimal Work-Life Balance

In a world where the boundaries between work and personal life are increasingly blurred, there arises a need for a serene workspace. A space that aligns with both functionality and aesthetics in line with your refined lifestyle. The garden office, a concept that blends harmony and luxury in your backyard, offers an elegant solution. This article sheds light on the various aspects of a garden office for you as a consumer, seamlessly merging functionality and luxury.

Why have an office in the garden?

A garden office serves as your private sanctuary where work and well-being come together. It's a personal space separate from the domestic environment, ensuring a clear distinction between work and personal life. For you, as an affluent consumer, it provides a peaceful, isolated environment for concentration, free from household distractions. Additionally, it offers the flexibility to work in an inspiring, natural setting, which positively impacts creativity and productivity. Our 20ft Office© can be fully customized to your preferences and is usually permit-free in most cases.

Tax Benefits A garden office can also be financially advantageous.

Depending on your specific situation, expenses related to setting up and maintaining a garden office may be tax-deductible. Our 20ft Office can be equipped with its own restroom, enabling compliance with tax regulations. This can result in significant savings, making the investment in a garden office not only an enhancement to your living space but also a prudent financial decision.

A 20ft Office comes with its own entrance as standard. When we provide sanitary facilities, we can meet the tax authorities' requirements for an independent workspace. Some benefits include:

• Deductibility of costs, such as energy, cleaning, and a portion of rent or mortgage interest.

• Depreciation on the balance sheet.

• Investments in the office, such as renovations or the purchase of furniture and equipment, may be deductible under certain conditions.

• VAT refund: As a self-employed individual, you may be able to partially reclaim VAT on office expenses, depending on the degree of business use of the office.

What to Consider

When creating a garden office, there are various aspects to take into account. The design should not only align aesthetically with your preferences but also be functional. Consider insulation, heating, and lighting. Additionally, the choice of materials is crucial for both sustainability and appearance. It's also important to consider local regulations. While many garden offices do not require permits, this can vary from one municipality to another. Because our concept is based on containers, most regulations for garden offices have been relaxed.

How to Use a Garden Office Privately Integrating a garden office into your private life offers a wealth of possibilities, allowing you to make the most of this unique space. Here are some ideas to transform your garden office into a multifunctional oasis:

• Creative Studio: Utilize your garden office as a quiet, inspiring space for creative activities such as painting, writing, or making music. The seclusion of the garden office is ideal for deep concentration and creative development.

• Meditation and Yoga Room: Create a zen oasis for meditation and yoga. The peaceful environment, surrounded by nature, provides the perfect backdrop for mindfulness exercises and relaxation.

• Personal Gym: Set up a portion of the garden office as a personal fitness area. It's a great way to work on your health and fitness goals in peace.

• Hobby Space: Whether it's model building, photography, or any other hobby, the garden office can be an ideal place to explore your passions without disturbances.

• Reading and Relaxation Room: Create a tranquil reading nook with comfortable chairs and good lighting, perfect for days when you want to escape into a good book.

• Art Gallery: Use the space to showcase your art collection or your own works and enjoy a private gallery experience in your backyard.

• Children's Play Area: Arrange the garden office as a play area for children, where they can play and learn in a safe and stimulating environment.

We are happy to assist and brainstorm with you, as we often receive this question. For example, we have frequently combined a sauna with an office space or helped with the layout for a personal gym. This way, your 20ft Office not only serves a business purpose but also provides enjoyment (along with your family) when you're not working. However, please note that when deducting your workplace expenses for tax purposes, you must pay attention to the division between work and personal use.

Conclusion

A garden office is more than just a workspace; it is a symbol of luxury, innovation, and self-care. It offers a perfect balance between work and personal life while also being a financially wise choice due to the tax benefits. When designing and realizing a garden office, it's essential to consider aesthetics, functionality, and regulations. Ultimately, a garden office is an investment in your well-being and work satisfaction, a luxurious oasis in the backyard that promotes peace, productivity, and inspiration.

20ft OFFICE

Get acquainted with our 20ft Office and discover how we can create the perfect workspace for you, both in terms of layout and appearance.

A workspace is highly personal, which is why we'd love to have a conversation with you to understand what you need for a comfortable and functional workspace. Our containers can be fully customized to your preferences. You have the option to keep the exterior of the container in its original state or fully cover it with wood. We offer standard sizes of 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft containers, but these can also be custom-made or linked together. The interior of the container offers numerous possibilities for your creativity, such as enclosed rooms, a small kitchenette, a sauna, a restroom unit, flooring options, and various heating options.

Our process is straightforward. We invite you to our showroom in Vaassen, where we can present different options to you. During this meeting, we'll listen attentively to your preferences. Once we have all the necessary information, our designer will create impressive 3D drawings. If possible, these can even be presented in a photo montage in your garden. Everything is custom-designed.

Are you satisfied with the design and layout? Then we'll start production. Installation is always done in good coordination with minimal disruption to your day. A significant advantage is that we only need half a day to install your brand-new garden office. You can start using it right away.