When schools and businesses moved their operations online during the pandemic, we saw a huge shift in the typical American lifestyle. Video chat systems that were used minimally before became a vital part of everyday life, changing the way we work forever. Likewise, many who schooled their children at home during that time have since decided to make home schooling a permanent lifestyle change.
If you’re one of the millions looking for a new home that better fits your new lifestyle, there’s good news! We have a wide variety of floor plans with dedicated workspaces to help you find a more comfortable—and productive—new normal. As you browse the interactive floor plans and video tours on our site, be on the lookout for these features:
Many of our homes include a study or home office that may offer built-in shelving and home technology. Get more home office inspiration on Pinterest.
This built-in workspace makes a great homework station or a place to get work done without closing yourself away in a separate room. It’s included in many of our Seasons™ and Cityscape™ Collection plans.
A flex space can be used for a variety of purposes, including a home office, home gym or playroom! You can set up one or more desks if you have multiple people working from home or use it as a place for kids to work and play.
Depending on where you’re shopping, you may find two-story plans with an included loft, or a finished basement with rec room space—both of which can be used as a dedicated home office or homeschooling classroom. See more of our bonus room ideas on Pinterest.
Even if a floor plan doesn’t have a designated home office, there may be an extra bedroom you can devote to one or more workstations.
Thinking your work-from-home situation might be temporary? An entertaining space like a formal dining room or living room could work as a home office or home classroom, especially if you’re having fewer gatherings anyway.
Contact our Homebuyer Resource Center at 888.500.7060 if you’d like one-on-one assistance from a local New Home Specialist.
