These days, owning a home anywhere near Toronto feels like a luxury. That’s even more true if you’re fortunate enough to have enough space to create your own home gym.
Unlike a professional membership, there are no fees once you’ve got everything set up just the way you like it. Having your preferred equipment at home lets you hit the gym when motivation strikes rather than working around someone else’s schedule.
You may not think of an in-home gym as part of your decor. However, the right flow and aesthetic can help you look forward to your fitness sessions in a space perfectly suited to you. In this post, we’ll talk all about how to design an in-home gym you love coming home to.
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Can a Home Gym Add Value to My Home?
This is a question our clients often ask. It’s also very specific and nuanced, which means the jury is out on the actual numbers. However, more and more people are placing a high priority on health and fitness as well as maintaining a work-life balance. It makes sense that the real estate market will reflect this growing trend.
What better way to appeal to health-minded buyers than by creating a welcoming, attractive space that instantly puts you in the exercise frame of mind? Remember that creating value in a home is all about perception.
A home gym could help your listing stand out and make it more marketable, especially in a high-end market. That said, you’ll also want to be strategic about it. Not every feature appeals to every buyer. With that in mind, you might focus your attention and resources on creating the potential for a private workout area rather than investing in expensive equipment.
For example, a spare bedroom could be staged with an exercise mat and some strategically placed hand weights. If a buyer loves the idea, they can take it from there. If not, they can reimagine the space any way they want to. Either way, you’ve helped them visualize living in your house, which is a significant part of a successful sale.
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How to Build a Home Gym
If you decide to proceed, it’s time for a little home gym inspiration! First, clarify who you are building it for. If it’s for a buyer, you’ll design the layout differently than you would for yourself.
If it’s for someone else in the household, you’ll want to get their input. The last thing you want to do is buy an expensive treadmill only to find their focus is on weights, or vice versa.
Next, decide on the scope of the project. Will this be part of your home for years to come, or are you likely to want a change in the next year or two? You don’t have to implement everything all at once. A clear plan will help you quickly bring your small home gym ideas to life while staying within your preferred budget range.
Finally, decide on your area of focus. For example, will your workouts revolve mostly around cardio, weightlifting, yoga, or a combination of various disciplines?
Attention to details like this will help to ensure you use your home gym as intended rather than as storage space. Now you can begin planning your purchases and start bringing it all together.
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Houses With Gyms
There is an alternative to building your own home gym. If a move is on your agenda, simply turn your focus to houses with gyms, or at least those with solid potential.
For example, a finished basement could be the perfect place for a luxury home gym design. When you’re in the market for a new home, you can afford to be as selective as your budget and current conditions allow.
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Gym Interior Design
Everyone has a unique sense of style, and you can choose any combination you want when it comes to paint colour, artwork, and accent pieces. Your overall theme is also your decision, such as a modern gym or a more classic style.
Regardless of which direction you choose, there are a few high-end principles that can guide you as you plan and implement your home gym design.
- Keep the overall theme of your home in mind. You want your fitness space to feel like a natural extension of your space rather than an afterthought.
- Use the highest-quality materials that your budget allows. If you have hardwood floors, some sleek, attractive mats will help to prevent damage as well as protect you from injury.
- Decide on the functionality of the room. If you have a large, dedicated space, you can invest in permanent equipment, whereas smaller rooms would benefit from multi-functionality. Creative storage containers and foldable equipment can ensure you maximize the full potential of your home gym.
Designed right, a house with a home gym can feel decadently luxurious. Yet by following these tips, it can also be one of the simplest and least expensive upgrades you can make.
Do you have questions about buying or selling a house? Reach out to our Toronto luxury real estate agents at ana@asantos.ca or call 647.232.7317 for customized guidance.
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