There are a number of features that add value to homes in the majority of cases. This includes large south facing gardens, driveways, and various amenities. New things get added to the list all the time, such as underfloor heating and air conditioning. A home office can provide significant value too. We want to have a closer look here, then you can work with us if you want to design high end residential architecture in London or other areas.

Demand

Before the Covid pandemic, home offices were quite rare features. They were nice to have, space allowing, but weren’t typically make or break. However, this all changed with the lockdowns in 2020. Suddenly a lot of people needed an office at home. Almost overnight it became one of the most important requirements for homes.

While there was a huge wave of momentum for home offices, demand has cooled more recently. Much of this is driven by return to office mandates and businesses favouring hybrid working instead of full-time remote. So, we’re currently at a point in 2026 where a home office is more than just nice to have, but not always a key requirement.

How to add the most value?

The most important thing to take away from this is that home offices can add value to homes. It will vary though depending on the type of office, type of property, and the location. Talk to us about designing high end residential architecture in London, including spaces for whatever you need.

According to data from earlier this year from Benham & Reeves, an office inside the home in its own dedicated space can add the most value to a property. This can easily exceed £40,000 depending on the location. In many cases, buyers are willing to pay a premium if a home has a permanent, purposeful room for working.

It can also be a viable option to convert an outbuilding or install a dedicated garden office. While this may not add as much value, it can pay off. From the same data, small garden offices can add over £13,000 on average. Larger ones can provide over £20,000 of value.

If you do opt for a garden office or converting an outbuilding such as a garage, shed, or summer house, ensure you make the right decisions. Good insulation, heating, lighting, and electrics are all important. Most crucially, ensure the internet service will be strong.

Creating incredible high end residential architecture in London

There is a lot to think about if you want to design a high end home. Location, size, architectural style and features, amenities, materials and finishes, sustainability, air quality, noise, and security all matter. It’s a good idea to work with creative architects to help you decide exactly what you want and how to achieve your goals. It can ensure you add as much value as possible to your property.

Coffey Residential is one of the best teams you can work with. We design award winning homes that have everything you need for a wonderful day-to-day life. So, get in touch today if you are thinking about residential architecture in London or other parts of the UK.