Get Encouraged With a Home Gym Renovation

If you are one of the many people who is adding exercise as a resolution for the new year or for a new you, one way to reach that goal is with a home gym. Many people in Chicago find it difficult to juggle life’s responsibilities and still have time to go to a gym. Fitness goals can be much easier to attain when the gym is at home. If you have a basement or a room that is not in regular use, you can turn it into a workout room or a home gym. With a few changes, it can quickly become a space that helps you boost your health and wellbeing. The home painting team at Fine Painting can help you turn your ideas into reality. We take pride in being the interior painting contractor people call to give their homes makeovers.

Step 1: Choosing a Purpose

With a home gym, you have as much versatility as you want, or as much as available space allows. You may decide that you want a yoga and meditation room. Perhaps you want a kickboxing space. If weightlifting is more your style, you may want only a weight room. If you like a little bit of everything, you may want to create a multi-purpose room that lets you mix up your workout routines as you please.

Step 2: Choosing a Paint Color

Once you decide on the type of space you want to create in your workout room, it is easier to choose a paint color. The paint you select can serve multiple purposes in addition to making your workout space look more attractive. For example, warm colors can make the room feel warmer and create an energizing aura. If you like to feel constantly motivated to keep lifting, running or doing reps, a warm and bright color may be exactly what you need.

Alternately, cooler and darker colors promote feelings of tranquility and reduce stress. They can also make the room feel cooler. If you like to feel more relaxed, such as in a meditation room, cool colors are better. You may prefer a dull or muted color if you do not want the room to look too dark. For example, seafoam green or dusty blue may be nice if you want a lighter color and a cooler feel.

Neutral colors are nice for versatility or if you want a low-key look in the room. Gray, white and black can be helpful when you want to keep it simple. They can also be nice as the main colors if you choose a warm or cool color for an accent wall. If you paint all the walls a warm color, the room may look smaller. Mirrors, cooler colors or horizontal stripes can make rooms look larger, and vertical stripes can make them look taller.

Step 3: Choosing Accessories

The accessories you choose also depend on the purpose of your workout room. You may want to add exercise machines if you plan to create a room that you can use on a long-term basis. Think about the types of accessories you will need to create the workout space you want. You can also benefit from adding storage for the room. Whether you like the look of shelves, cubicles or drawers, there are plenty of attractive storage options for your home gym. You may even decide to give an old piece of furniture a makeover and add it to your workout room.

Some of the accessories that are popular for home gyms are televisions, Bluetooth speakers, towel racks, portable air conditioners, laundry hampers and miniature refrigerators for water or sports drinks. Use your budget and preferences to guide your own buying decisions. You may also search for home gyms online to find the accessories that fit your needs.

Wall accessories and lights are also important to consider. Be sure to have ample lighting to allow you to see what you are doing and prevent injuries. Dull or soft lights often make people feel sleepier. It helps to have brighter lights. On the walls, you can add a motivational board, a chalkboard, mirrors or anything else that helps inspire you and motivate you.

Professional Painting Services in Lincoln Park Chicago If you live in the Lincoln Park Chicago area, Fine Painting is here to help you create your own home gym or workout space. Our team can help you quickly turn your space into a fitness area by assisting you with painting and creating the ideal workout room. We have years of remodeling and painting experience and can finish jobs on budget and on time. As a trusted painting contractor, we send to you professional tradesmen who take our reputation for quality work seriously. If you give us a call, we will be glad to consult with you on paint color preferences, scheduling and more. Please contact us for a free home painting estimate.