How to Create a Productive Workspace at Home

In the early stages, many entrepreneurs set up shop at home. A spare room can become an office, and a garage might double as a stockroom. To make your home workspace work for you, consider the following:

Office Chair

Invest in a  ergonomic office chair, standing desk, or kneeling stool. If mobility is key, opt for hard flooring to avoid snagging wheels on carpet.

Lighting

Maximise natural light by choosing a bright room and fitting adjustable blinds. Supplement with lamps or a daylight-simulating lightbox during darker months.

Temperature Control

Choose a room that’s easy to heat or cool. Small additions like an electric throw or touchscreen gloves can make winter workdays more comfortable.

Creative Decor

Design your space to inspire. Whether you thrive in a colourful, energetic environment or a calm, minimalist one, tailor your decor to suit your creative style. Refresh your surroundings regularly to keep things stimulating. 

Keep Your Office Tidy

As your business grows, so does your inventory—and it can quickly take over your home. To maintain a healthy work-life balance, it’s important to keep your workspace separate from your living space.

Moving Beyond Home

Eventually, your business may outgrow your home entirely. But committing to a long-term lease or office space too early can be risky. The first few years of a business are often about testing the waters and building a stable foundation.

Flexible  Office Space Options

Shared or Rented Office Space:

Rent office space by the day for meetings or collaboration. Loft Self Storage offers rentable office space at many of our locations—perfect for combining workspace with stock storage.

Co-Working Spaces:

These offer affordable access to desks and facilities, though they may limit how creatively you can personalise your environment.

Check with your local council too—many offer startup support schemes, including funding and workspace assistance.

Business Self Storage

If your stock starts to outgrow your garage or spare room, consider renting a business self storage unit. At Loft Self Storage, we offer flexible, short-term options that allow you to scale up or down as needed—ideal for startups navigating unpredictable growth.

If your startup is expanding and you need extra space, we’re here to help. Our flexible self storage solutions are designed to support businesses at every stage of growth.

If you’re shipping products, you can use your storage unit as a fulfilment hub. Visit daily to pack orders, and arrange for couriers to collect directly from your unit. We can even accept deliveries on your behalf and keep them safe until you arrive.

Need more space? We offer discounts for long-term storage and can help you upgrade to a larger unit when the time is right. Add shelving to keep your inventory organised and accessible.

Contact our team today to learn more about unit sizes, availability, and pricing—or visit www.loftss.co.uk to book online.