Over the past year, the pandemic has taught us how to pivot in all aspects of life...and do it all from home. By now, we’ve all become experts at this new way of living, even though our existing homes weren’t built to accommodate this do-everything-from-home way of life.
In a typical year, the majority of our homeowners start by designing their custom homes with the most perfect great rooms and dreamy kitchens. But this year, they’ve found that these spaces can’t be catchalls. Even if you love your current custom home, chances are that the home isn’t being used as you initially intended. Cramming at the kitchen island for “Zoom School” or piling paperwork around the dining room has taken the beauty and the functionality out of our homes’ original designs. Now, the average homeowner is seeking so much more than standard rooms. We at Schumacher Homes have seen an increase in homeowner requests for customized functional additions that can accommodate this new way of living with.
We’ve designed the ultimate dedicated, quiet space to help you or the kids stay focused and productive at home. We call it the ‘HomeWork Studio.’ This new room is connected to the home, but is tucked away from the main living areas to minimize noise and distractions to help you achieve work from home goals. Plenty of natural light from the room’s many windows will keep motivation high, boost mood and enhance productivity (and you’ll look better on video calls too).
The moment you or your family members enter this private workspace, you can leave behind the day’s interruptions and whatever else is happening at the house. With a HomeWork Studio, you can easily separate work from home life to balance all your family’s needs whether that means focusing on a Zoom call or ensuring the kids have a place conducive to school and more traditional homework.
The flexible design and setup of this addition to your new custom home build will set you and your family up for success whatever needs you have. This versatile flex space can give you total go-with-the-flow flexibility that can change with you and the world around you, without constant interruptions in a high-traffic area. It can evolve as your family’s needs change as well. Common uses for the HomeWork Studio include:
A Modern Home Office
It’s safe to say that we’re all tired of being stuck on calls in our kitchens or on the couch with dogs barking in the background. And frequently your partner or kids may be doing the same just feet away. With the hope that vaccines bring, many are starting to see a light at the end of the forced work-from-home tunnel. But, experts agree that going back to the way things were might never happen. Many are prepared to continue to work from home, at least part-time.
To prepare and make the most of your future employment options, turn your HomeWork studio into a full-fledged, functioning home office. No more makeshift home offices using the dining table, couch, or folding card table. Furnish this quiet space with the modern desk and latest computer setup you need for maximum work productivity and hassle-free video calls so you can shift seamlessly to working from home one day a week or five. And with ample space in the room, you can even set it up for co-working with a partner or children if need be.
Remote Learning Space/Classroom
Even when schools resume in-person learning, some families may elect to continue remote schooling. Many others have realized that their children simply do better in school when they can have undivided attention on the subject matter. And thus, they need a space devoted to homework, group projects, and online learning that removes obstacles to learning while enhancing creativity. The kitchen counter or bed just may not do any more.
At surface level, adding on this custom space may seem very practical, and it’s actually incredibly affordable. Let’s break it down by the numbers: if you were to take out a 30-year new construction loan for your home with a 3.25% interest rate, you’re looking at a monthly payment of just $250. This price wouldn’t even cover typical monthly expenses like:
Instead, you could have a customized space that can accommodate your changing needs, no matter what the world might throw your way in the future. Even if you do plan on going back to work in the office or sending the kids back to in-person school soon, this studio will serve you and your family for years to come, easily transitioning from a home office to a playroom to an exercise room or yoga studio, to mother-in-law suite. No matter what the next few months and years might bring, your home should be ready to accommodate.
Looking back, we would all have appreciated a spare space to do all these things this past year. But, it’s not too late to modernize your new custom home for this new way of living. In fact, there’s no better time than the present with our new HomeWork Studio.
About Schumacher Homes
Schumacher Homes, based in Canton, Ohio, is America’s largest custom homebuilder, with operations in 32 markets in 12 states across the country. The National Housing Quality award winning company has built over 20,000 homes, customized to fit each family’s lifestyle, since its founding by Paul Schumacher in 1992. Schumacher Homes takes each customer’s inspiration and gives it a home. Each Schumacher Homes location includes a one-stop shopping design studio and model homes displaying the latest in architectural and product trends. Stop in today, be inspired and receive your no obligation price quote.
