Get motivated with a home gym renovation
Carve out a private gym in your home
Across Hilton Head and Charleston, SC and beyond, many residents are frustrated by their struggles with fitness and weight loss. Finding the motivation to start working on personal wellness goals can be challenging. Sticking with efforts once they are underway adds to the challenge. If you can relate to the struggle shared by many people in the area, the perfect solution may be to carve out a private gym at home. By converting some of your home’s unused space into a gym, you will have a dedicated workout area that is perfectly personalized to suit you.
It is not enough to simply place some fitness equipment in a spare room in your home. To maximize the benefit of a personal gym, this space should be perfectly tailored to your needs and preferences. It should be an enjoyable, inviting space that motivates you to keep moving. By working with a skilled interior painting contractor, you can easily bring your vision of the perfect home gym to life.
Choosing the right colors for your gym
Before you start your next home painting project, you need to solidify your vision by selecting the right paint colors. Your color selection should extend beyond what colors you personally find appealing. They should focus on the psychology of color. For example, if you plan to use your home gym for yoga, you may choose different colors than you would for a cardio-based fitness studio. Before you request an interior painting estimate, it is important to give special consideration to your color selection. How does color impact your home fitness experience?
Intense, warm colors
Bright and warm tones, such as a brilliant red or intense orange, can have a powerful effect on mood and motivation level. These are dominant colors that can raise your energy level and help you to power through tough workouts. They may be particularly well-suited for your home if you enjoy high-powered cardio workouts or hard strength-training sessions. The intensity of these shades may need to be moderated. For example, rather than use orange or red on all four walls, consider buffering a bright accent wall with neutral or softer tones.
Serene tones
While bright, intense tones are great for high-energy workouts, they could be a detriment to a quieter, more laid-back workout. If you enjoy doing yoga or meditating at home, consider using creamier, lighter blues and earthier greens on the walls. These colors can lower your stress level and have a more relaxed vibe.
Cool hues
Cool hues, such as an icy blue color or a brighter shade of gray, have the opposite effect as fiery hues. However, they may have a space in your home fitness room. These colors may remind you to cool down from time to time, such as in between phases of your workout. They can help you to maintain a steady energy level and to power through to more advanced stages of a workout. If you tend to burn yourself out of energy too soon in a workout, these hues could be perfect for your space.
Neutral colors
Do you enjoy a variety of intense and relaxed workouts? If you are uncertain about committing to relaxed or high-energy tones, consider going neutral. When your painting contractor applies a neutral tone to the walls, you can optimize any type of workout. At the same time, your gym may feel less busy and cluttered even if you own a lot of fitness equipment.
Complete your gym’s décor with interior painting
A home painting project will get the ball rolling on your renovation project, but the work will not be complete without the perfect combination of finishing touches. For example, if your gym will have mats, bands, dumbbells or other smaller workout equipment, you should invest in organizational features. These features will keep your gym neat and clutter-free. A small fridge is also a nice touch. It gives you a convenient way to enjoy a refreshment when you take a short break. Striking a balance between indoor and natural lighting is important. Your lighting choices can impact your energy level and mood. In addition, consider the benefits of installing a wall of mirrors in your gym. This can make a small space seem larger, reflect light and help you to maintain focus. Finally, think about personal touches, such as motivational quotes, a whiteboard or other items. Colorworks Painting & Designs is the Hilton Head and Charleston, SC painting contractor that will bring any vision that you have in mind for your home to life beautifully. Home painting projects can be tedious and messy. You can quickly and easily carve out a home gym in your space when you hire a skilled, licensed painting contractor. For an interior painting estimate for your new gym, contact Colorworks Painting & Designs today.
