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Creating A Home Gym

by admin, 2:04 PM on September 1st, 2011, Comments Off

Home gyms are a sensible home addition more and more people are finding worth the expense.  Personal home gyms allow homeowners to work out at their own convenience, to spend more time with family and to exercise confidently and freely.

If you decide to create a personal home gym to save your waistline, and to free up more social time, you’ll first want to consider the space you’re converting into a gym. Basements can be ideal for home gyms.

There are many factors to weigh when creating a home gym, such as your personal workout needs and preferences.  Here is a checklist of considerations that can help guide the design process:

Space

The room will need to be large enough to accommodate all equipment you may add in the future with adequate room around the various stations.  Also a ceiling height of 7 feet or more will make sure there is plenty of room for stretching.

Lighting

Adequate lighting is essential to a comfortable, energizing fitness room.

Electrical connections

The room should have enough to power all the exercise equipment and entertainment system components.

Heating and cooling

An exercise area needs proper ventilation

Floors

Exercise rooms need floors that can withstand heavy use

Walls

Paint that can be cleaned easily might be a good choice

Everyone’s idea of the perfect gym is different, but here’s a quick list of some of the equipment in a well-rounded gym:

  • Dumbbells ranging from 5-40 lbs
  • Workout bench
  • Cardio equipment, such as an elliptical trainer and exercise bike
  • Non-slip mat for stretching

We’ve built many home gyms that fit our clients’ workout goals, budgets and space constraints.  Give our design team a call to learn how we can help you build yours.

Basement Remodeling – Have A Vision

by admin, 2:31 PM on June 29th, 2011, Comments Off

Every year, countless homeowners make plans to create something new out of old basements.  Not everyone is successful though. To avoid frustration and false starts, it’s important to have a vision.

Know What You Want

The first real step is to throw away traditional concepts of basements. A basement does not have to be a dark, dank storage area.  Done well, a lower level can be a wonderful extra space with real potential.  A basement can be a place a whole can enjoy and love to constantly visit.

Once a homeowner is resolved to create a beautiful living space, the next question is, “What kind of space do I want to add?”  Every member of the family should be involved in this conversation. Some of the common ideas for remodeling include:

  • Game room with mini bar
  • Extra bedroom or guest room with bathroom
  • Soundproof music room
  • Gym or workout room
  • Office or study area
  • Children’s playroom or activity area
  • Theater room or second living room

These are only some of the possible basement remodeling ideas homeowners have created. It’s easy to create a single themed room or to mix and match several elements for a more versatile living space. What is important is that the homeowners have a vision before beginning the project

Let Us Help

Some homeowners think remodeling can be done without hiring professionals. Throwing in a few couches and rugs is an entirely different story from reworking an entire area, though. Homeowners often encounter challenging basement problems such as low ceilings, exposed plumbing, damp walls and poor lighting.  These are aspects that we have safely and efficiently dealt with in many projects.

We can help assess the feasibility of remodeling ideas. Not all plans will fit the existing state, structure or space of a basement.  We can help make your dreams work seamlessly with your available space.

One other important role we play is to evaluate your budget. Before beginning your project, you would most likely already have an amount set aside for it.  We can help you identify the costs for your vision and help find ways to create your dream basement and stay within your budget.

Your great basement remodeling ideas don’t have to turn into nightmares. You can make an aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable space out of a dark and forgotten basement.  Let us help you create your vision for your perfect lower level.