Personal Workspaces Guide:
Garden Buildings
Has your family outgrown its home since the start of the pandemic?
With more people now working remotely, garden buildings are a popular and cost effective method of extending usable space, without loosing a room. They also allow a separation between work and home as even a short walk down the garden path is enough time to breathe in some fresh air and refresh the mind.
Shop now or explore more below to find out how you can create an optimised workspace within a sleek garden building.
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1. Design matters
Your home office is something you will rely on heavily and have for years to come so you will want quality furniture which stands the test of time. No longer do you have to compromise between style or performance, our premium quality products meet both.
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2. Professional working guaranteed
If you are working outside the home in a chic garden space, you can easily incorporate professionalism with our balance of stylish furniture, premium technology, and supportive services.
Kit out your Garden Workspace in Moments.
Whether you are looking for complete all-in-one bundles that take the stress out of shopping around for items, or, are looking for individual products to finish an existing garden set up, at Podia, we offer it all.
Whatever size garden room you have to fill, we have solutions starting from just 80cm wide, all the way up to 180cm wide.
3. Setting up your garden workspace
The Space
If you already have an established garden building, it is key that you assess its suitability for working. Factors such as lighting, electricity, insulation, and WIFI reach should all be considered.
However, if you have come to the realisation that your home is not big enough for your remote working needs then looking to invest in a garden structure may be the best decision for you.
As one of our affiliate partners, Slope Spaces shares the Podia ethos when it comes to making the most out of your home.
Slope Space rooms either meet or exceed all areas of building regulations meaning that no formal applications or inspections are required.
The "Big Brother" room measures 3600mm x 2400mm making it perfect for either multiple users or large executive bundles such as the Elite .
If you are slightly more limited on space or just looking for something more compact, the "Little Sister" room is ideal for you and measures 2400mm x 2400mm. Bundles such as our Micro or Essentials would suit this space perfectly.
The Configuration
Whilst garden workspaces offer a brilliant chance to escape the home and work somewhere different, contending with light, sound, and space restrictions mean that there is an art to getting your workspace just right.
Ideal Lighting
Lighting can be hard to get right in a room with so many windows. Position your desk so that light sources come in from the front or side. If you have the light directly behind you, you'll become silhouetted on video calls.
Distracting Noise
Surrounding noise from wildlife or neighbours can be a challenge, especially if you have your windows or doors open in the summer to keep cool. Use noise-cancelling headsets to keep calls private and uninterrupted.
Optimum Acoustics
Garden rooms can sometimes have bad acoustics with an echo or ringing sound, due to the sound bouncing off the glass doors and solid walls. You can combat this with adding soft furnishings, canvases, or even professional acoustic panels.
4. Wellbeing assured
Garden workspaces do not just offer you somewhere different to work. They also benefit your mental and physical health as they offer you a chance to bring some of the benefits of outdoor life into your everyday routines.
Our Rise platform, which is available with all workspaces-as-a-service, further enhances your well-being by offering you advice and information about aspects that will not just benefit your professional life but also your personal one.
5. Complete all-in-one bundles
Whether you need a complete workspace or an individual product,
our portfolio brings together the elite in-home working for your easy decision making.
Ergonomic Furniture
Desks, chairs and more in a choice of colours and styles are all designed to suit a range of settings.
Premium Technology
Handpicked solutions from the best brands. We only provide assets that professionalise remote working.
Well-being Support
Allowing you to thrive within work and life, our supportive content platform covers a range of topics.
Full Lifecyle Support
Delivery, Installation, Configuration, and Warranty Support all available for one inclusive cost.
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