Put RV Wheels on Your ‘Getaway Space’ Home Office

Long-time home office architect Neal Zimmerman has created a killer new concept for the home office genre: The Getaway Space.

And with a little extrapolation, think about how a shed, cottage — or recreational vehicle — could suit your home office needs.

Not so much a home office or site for a home-based business as a retreat for anyone, the spaces seem part entrepreneur-minded, and part Henry David Thoreau-esque escapism. It’s even ideal for the teleworker who needs a space away from home to get work done.

Neal explores backyard pavilions and personal getaway spaces. He shows why, how and where people are building them, and showcases custom designs, and myriad examples of prefabricated modular units that can be shipped anywhere in the world and quickly assembled.

If you’re a virtual assistant, or looking to start a franchise operation, or generally are a freelancer working in The Gig Economy (or even a telework / telecommuting exec, this might be Just Your Space.

With the right home office / small business furniture and lighting, this could be ideal for any small business, creative pursuit or just someone looking for a refuge from the chaos of daily life. Got kids? I can see this as an even better escape.

Unlike my home office, that once was a kind of getaway space, Neal’s examples include cabanas, sunrooms, spa enclosures, micro cabins, garden sheds, portable shelters, poolhouses, observatories, outdoor kitchens, guest houses, workshops, home offices, tiny houses, greenhouses, viewing pavilions, meditation rooms, artist studios and solariums.

Pretty cool. Very inspiring. These offer a new definition for The Great Escape. Good job, Neal…