You need buy in, understanding and ground rules with family members. When I'm working from home and my office door is shut, they aren't allowed to come in or bu

You need buy in, understanding and ground rules with family members. When I'm working from home and my office door is shut, they aren't allowed to come in or bug me. It's your best way to communicate with family, no interruptions allowed mode is turned on. Being physically present but unable to engage with you is really hard for kids to understand. With some practise they will start to get it. I've worked in a basement office before and I highly suggest you don't unless it's a full walk out with lots of large windows. The mood between being in a basement office (underground) and ground/above ground floor is very different and takes a toll long term. I personally found I would never do basement again.