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May 12, 2023 – 4 min read
No room at home to set up a productive home office? Then it’s time to section off space in your garage and equip it with the tech you need to succeed. Residential design specialist Bronwyn Aldridge says homeowners are increasingly looking to their garages to transform underutilised space into functional (and fancy!) real estate.
“Working or studying from home is a regular fixture in many people’s week, so they’re looking at their homes very differently,” Bronwyn says. “If you’ve got a two-car garage and only one car, or a carport outside, it’s a no-brainer to use that extra space for a home office.”
Ready to kick your garage into high gear as a humming home office? Find helpful home office ideas in our ultimate home office set-up guide, then read on for everything you need to know about perfecting your Wi-Fi set-up, nailing your home office tech and furniture, and creating a space you’ll love spending time in.
Before you cast out the Corolla and start redecorating, find the best spot in the garage for your home study or work-from-home space. Here are the essentials to look for:
1. Lighting: If there’s a window, set yourself up nearby to take advantage of natural light and ventilation.
2. Weather proofing: Check doors and windows are sealed to protect your set-up against water damage.
3. Power: You’ll need a power point to plug in your essential tech, so make sure there’s one nearby.
“Your home Wi-Fi set-up might be lightning fast and reliable, but chances are the signal is weak or non-existent by the time it travels to the garage,” says Jason Tavoletti, The Good Guys Buyer – Tech.
Luckily, there’s an easy fix. “Simply by plugging in a Wi-Fi range extender, you can expand the reach of your home’s internet coverage to reduce black spots and drop-out zones,” says Jason. That means glitch-free video calls, no delays in sending emails, and peace of mind that your documents are auto-saving to the cloud…even in the garage.
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Our experts recommend a powerful laptop as the best and safest option for computer tech in a garage. For Bronwyn Aldridge, the deciding factor is the ability to pack it away when you’re done to avoid any damage from dust that may blow in when the door is open (you may want to consider a partition to help reduce this).
“To supercharge your laptop, connect a second computer monitor for a productive, dual screen set-up, and if you spend a lot of time typing, add a separate keyboard and mouse for an ergonomic set-up,” says Jason Tavoletti.
“A computer dock or hub is another essential piece of kit to keep all of your cords neat and tidy, and to make sure you can get power to everything you’ll use, including a web cam or headset.”
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Now that you’ve sorted your home office tech essentials, create a cosy workstation where you can put them to best use. If you’re sharing the garage with the family car, make sure your office desk is against a wall and safely out of the way. A desk with drawers for important papers and computer gear will keep everything clean and tidy when not in use. A laptop stand helps raise your computer to a comfortable height for working and if you’re keen on a standing desk, an electric workstation will boost your tech to standing height at the push of a button.
Let’s face it, your garage isn’t the prettiest room in the house. But design specialist Bronwyn Aldridge has some simple tricks to help you create a home office where you’ll be happy to work.
“Lighting can make a huge difference to the overall feel of a space,” says Bronwyn, of Bronz Designs & Consultancy. “Consider a desk or floor lamp with natural, white light. Too warm and you’ll want to go to sleep, too bright and you’ll create a sterile feel in the room.”
“Also consider your heating and cooling. If you’ll be sitting in one place, a spot heater or pedestal fan will do the trick and is super energy efficient. And for keeping that warm or cool air in, add some soft furnishings like a rug on the floor and upholstered wall art. This will help both aesthetics and acoustics.”
If you’re ready to create your dream home office, head in-store or online where The Good Guys tech experts have all the best advice and Pay Less Every day prices.
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