{"id":22151,"date":"2021-02-28T09:37:43","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T17:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=22151"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:38:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:38:04","slug":"backyard-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/backyard-office\/","title":{"rendered":"WFH Forever with the Backyard Office of Your Dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"

The coronavirus pandemic has led to more people working remotely than ever, with 42% of the U.S. labor force working from home full-time<\/a>. Not only have employees grown accustomed to the five-second commute, but employers are seeing increased employee productivity<\/a> and saving on brick-and-mortar costs. With benefits like these, all signs point to working from home becoming a permanent fixture of American life<\/a>. So if you\u2019re working from home, why not invest in building the backyard office of your dreams?<\/p>\n

A home office is now an essential part of any house<\/a>, and your backyard is the perfect space to build your personal HQ. But before you build, do your research. Not all backyard offices are equal in the eyes of future buyers or the appraiser. And design-wise, there\u2019s plenty more to consider than the lumbar support in your desk chair. We spoke to leading industry experts to bring you the lowdown on how to make your new home office work for you.<\/p>\n

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To add-on or build-out: that is the question<\/h2>\n

Of the top six ways that COVID-19 will change real estate forever<\/a>, there is a common theme: space. Homeowners and buyers alike want more of it, and if you\u2019re considering adding a home office, space is a vital consideration. We broke down some of the most popular options to fit an office in whatever available space your home offers.<\/p>\n

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Sunroom<\/h2>\n

Three- or four-season rooms<\/a> (aka sunrooms) aren\u2019t just a place to bask in the sun from the comfort of the great indoors anymore. These classic additions are gaining popularity for the workweek warrior looking for a room to call their own. This may be in large part because sunrooms are low-cost and relatively fast to build<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Costs<\/h3>\n

Expect to spend anywhere from $5,000 to north of $25,500<\/a> on this addition. For homes in mild climates, simple patio enclosures are the cheapest addition, averaging $8,000.<\/a> If you live in a less temperate climate, you will likely need the additional insulation of a four-season room, which can average anywhere from $25,000 to $80,000 or more. Alternatively, you can purchase a prefabricated kit for a low-cost solution that you can complete in two to four weeks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Considerations<\/h3>\n

Whether designing from scratch or constructing a prefab, this is your chance to create the ideal office environment for yourself. Ask yourself what conditions you are most comfortable in, then optimize your space with those features. Temperature control and Wi-Fi are the most important considerations:<\/p>\n