How to create a conservatory home office

The wonderful thing about having a conservatory is that you can make use the space however you please. Your conservatory could become a dining room, a living room, a space for the kids to play, or even a greenhouse. A conservatory is a light, bright home extension for the whole family to enjoy.

With the number of people working for themselves, working from home, or setting up their own companies on the rise, we thought we’d focus on making a conservatory home study.

Choose your furnishings

Every home study requires the basic necessities: a desk and a chair. But choosing the right ones for your conservatory office will make all the difference to your work space. If you’re going to spend a lot of your time working in the conservatory, ensure that you invest in a good quality office chair to prevent back problems from sitting for long periods.

A spacious desk with a few drawers will serve you well, but take some time to consider what style you want and how it will fit in with the décor in the rest of the room. Will you need book shelves, and if so, where will they fit best in your conservatory? A short set of shelves that can double as a side-table could work well, but tall shelves could be difficult to arrange nicely in a conservatory due to the glass surroundings. If you require lots of shelves, perhaps you could store them elsewhere in the house instead.

Little extras

Just because your conservatory will be your place of work, that doesn’t mean it has to be as soulless as the other offices you’ve worked in. Add a little personality to the space with colourful rugs, hanging plants, some funky ornaments and maybe even a sofa as a break-out space. You’ll find inspiration hits you much easier when you surround yourself with cool stuff. The view of your garden and the surroundings will help too!

Organisation and time management ideas

As you won’t have any wall space to hang a calendar or a notice board in a conservatory study, you may need to improvise. White board pens are a great alternative to a notice board – simply write on the windows and wipe off once you’re done! A desk calendar will help you keep track of tasks and manage your time.

Lighting

One of the great things about working in the conservatory is the ample natural lighting you’ll get during the day, but short winter days will require some effective lighting. Point spotlights towards your desk, or else use a desk lamp or a stand-alone lamp to ensure you can see clearly.

It may be worth considering installing blinds for use in the summer months, as sunny days could be too bright to see a computer screen clearly, Shade your desk and limit the suns heat.