Homes with offices are increasing in popularity, largely due to an increase in the need for a dedicated workspace at home.
Buyers increasingly add space for an office to their must-have lists as work-from-home availability increases—and according to Redfin, the home office is the most popular home feature in Louisiana and the U.S. overall. Homes with offices represent 38.4% of all listed homes in Louisiana, and that number is trending upward.
Are you looking for a home with an office in the Shreveport-Bossier City area?
How to Make Your Home Office Work For You
When you buy a home with an office, you want to make sure the space is as pleasant as it is functional. These are our top tips for making your office your favorite spot in your home.
1. Maximize natural lighting… or fake it
Natural lighting in a room brightens it, makes it feel more open, and even improves your mood. Maximize the natural light in your office by keeping the windows clean and by using light-colored or translucent window dressings.
What do you do if your office has no windows? Fake one! You can purchase a pre-made faux sunlight window, or you can DIY one. You’ll need LED strips (or a plant grow light for an even more realistic effect), an old window, frosted glass spray paint, and the curtains of your choice.
2. Pick the right colors
If you want your office to be a high-energy space for bold ideas and activity, choose colors that match. Sunny yellows, deep blues, and vivid greens can work inspiration magic, and you can even experiment with a playful print to keep the ideas flowing.
If you prefer a calmer space for thoughtful creation and stress reduction, go with softer tones. Neutrals paired with strategic accent colors will do the trick, or you can try muted blues, tender greens, or soft blush tones.
3. Go ergonomic
Functionally speaking, your office needs to be a place where you can comfortably spend most of your day. Consider your body’s needs when you’re furniture shopping. Do you want a standing desk, a traditional one, or maybe one that transitions between the two? What about an under-desk treadmill? If you’re buying a new office chair, spring for one that’s ergonomically designed to reduce spinal pains and strains, and make sure you get your hands on a wrist support if you need it. Make your office as comfortable as possible by providing yourself with multiple areas to stand, sit, and work.
Have your office all planned out? Check out these 10 homes with offices for sale now. You can also:
10 Shreveport-Bossier City homes with offices for sale under $400,000
1. NEW CONSTRUCTION: 5137 Tensas Dr, Bossier City, LA, 71111 - $380,000
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet
Listed by Tammi Montgomery •TREC #0995682171 • RE/MAX Real Estate Services
Contact or 318-752-2700
NTREIS #20166060
2. 632 Albemarle Dr, Shreveport, LA, 71106 - $299,000
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,170 square feet
Listed by Tammi Montgomery •TREC #0995682171 • RE/MAX Real Estate Services
Contact or 318-752-2700
NTREIS #20189109
3. 9923 Burgundy Oaks Dr, Shreveport, LA, 71118 - $329,900
3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,034 square feet
Listed by Carolyn Coatney •TREC #0000048905 • RE/MAX Real Estate Services
Contact: 318-862-3560
NTREIS #20083891
4. 4007 Esplanade Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71109 - $199,000
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,659 square feet
Listed by Shantelle Hamilton •TREC #0995702782 • Keller Williams Northwest
Listed by Phillip Hamilton •TREC #0995702781 • Keller Williams Northwest
Contact: 318-213-1555
NTREIS #20217015
5. 8338 Brookington Dr, Shreveport, LA, 71107 - $378,900
4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 4,653 square feet
Listed by Mario Gerard •TREC #0000069128 • Century 21 Elite
Contact: 318-868-3600
NTREIS #20213029
6. 802 Kirby Pl, Shreveport, LA 71104 - $280,000
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,450 square feet
Listed by Jonathan Fayard •TREC #0995688426 • Pinnacle Realty Advisors
Contact: 318-233-1045
NTREIS #20244172
7. 120 Cullom Dr, Bossier City, LA 71112 - $375,000
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,387 square feet
Listed by Sara Dews •TREC #0995699029 • Better Homes And Gardens RE Lindsey Realty
Contact: 318-990-2737
NTREIS #20194089
8. 1120 Island Park Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71105 - $304,500
3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,099 square feet
Listed by Sage Easter •TREC #0099562471 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real Estate
Contact: 318-231-2000
NTREIS #20242917
9. 817 Dumaine Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111 - $365,000
3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,168 square feet
Listed by Pam Burnside •TREC #0995685618 • Century 21 Elite
Contact: 318-746-8000
NTREIS #20247605
10. 632 Albemarle Dr, Shreveport, LA 71106 - $299,000
5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,170 square feet
Listed by Christina Griggs •TREC #0995686849 • RE/MAX Real Estate Services
Contact: 318-752-2700
NTREIS #20189109
Didn’t find exactly what you’re looking for? Check out more homes with offices under $400,000—for sale now!
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All listings provided courtesy of NTREIS.
Last updated on 12/09/2022 at 8:45 PM.
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