Transforming your Eden Prairie basement remodel into a home gym can cut out the commute and take advantage of those last-minute impulses to increase your heart rate.
With the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, between organizing meals, work, and taking care of the kids, many homeowners find themselves burned out after a long day – and certainly not in the mood to head to the gym.
Home gyms are a popular option for basement remodeling. You have a dedicated section for your workout routine, and you don’t have to worry about tripping over exercise equipment during hectic weekday mornings.
At Executive Remodeling, we have everything Minneapolis-St. Paul Area homeowners need for a fully functional and aesthetically pleasing basement gym. No more excuses to avoid working out – with your own basement gym, you can always fit some workout time into your busy schedule!
No matter how big or small your basement is, make the most of your space by mapping out every square foot and carefully choosing your exercise equipment. A personal yoga or pilates studio requires much less space than a full gym setup with a treadmill, an exercise bike, weights, or more.
Ensuring that your remodeled basement doesn’t feel cramped is a priority when designing your space, as a basement gym should be a place you want to spend time in. Having a cramped, stuffy, and uncomfortable space defeats the purpose of a home gym.
Depending on your space, you might want a small shower room to wash off after a vigorous workout. Knowing what you want will better help you map out your basement.
Don’t overlook the importance of lighting in your remodeled basement. Warm or natural light works well to induce a welcoming atmosphere if you have a designated section for yoga or pilates. Lighting for a yoga or pilates studio doesn’t necessarily need to be bright.
However, if you have a cardio or HIIT-centered area in your basement gym, you’ll want bright lighting to perform your workouts safely.
Countless studies have proven the benefits of natural sunlight on the human mind and body.
If your basement has hopper or awning windows near the ceiling, you may be able to maximize your natural sunlight in your home gym by placing your equipment near or even facing the windows.
These windows are also helpful during the hot summer months, as you can open them to let fresh air circulate through your basement gym, cooling you off and dispelling unwanted odors at the same time.
Few homeowners like to work out in silence.
Whether you like to blast your favorite playlists through a sophisticated stereo system or scroll through your streaming services searching for the perfect series to binge during your workouts, you should incorporate your favorite entertainment options into your basement remodel.
Whether this means light soundproofing for the best acoustics for your stereo system or clearing off a wall for a large smart TV on which to watch your favorite shows, we at Executive Remodeling will help you arrange your basement so everything you need has its own space.
Decorating your home gym is essential to creating a space in which you’re comfortable and eager to start (or end) the day.Invigorating colors that you love and make you feel inspired are ideal, and these colors vary depending on the homeowner.
There’s no right or wrong way to decorate for your basement remodel. What’s right for you is what you like and makes you feel at home.
At Executive Remodeling, we put our customers’ needs first and help you design a stunning space you can’t help but want to spend time in.
Do you want to better incorporate exercise into your daily routine but find yourself lacking the time? With Executive Remodeling, you can transform your Eden Prairie basement into an invigorating new home gym.
If you live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Area and are tired of letting your basement space go unused, call us at (612) 333-5577 to schedule your consultation!