If you're into exercising and staying healthy, but you hate to wait for your favorite piece of exercise equipment, then it's time to turn that unused space in your basement into your own personal workout haven.
Turning your basement into the perfect home gym is an excellent basement remodeling project but there are some things to consider as you prepare for the renovation and remodel.
The actual size of your basement So the first thing to consider for this basement remodeling project is the actual available space you have in your basement.
The overall square footage of the basement floor and the basement's ceiling height will help you to determine just what sort exercise equipment you can purchase for your home gym.
Creating additional space Another thing that you will have to factor in for the basement remodeling project is the possibility of having to add additional space to accommodate your vision for your home gym.
If you happen to be a weekend warrior and you are handy with some tools of the trade then having to frame out some additional space should be something you can handle on your own.
But if you happen to be all thumbs with a pencil, then it is advisable to consult with a professional contractor on any basement remodeling project because you want to do it properly the first time.
The type of equipment Once you know the actual amount of space that you have to work with, it's time to purchase your workout equipment.
Knowing the amount of available basement floor space, and the proper ceiling height will dictate the exercise equipment that you purchase to make up your home gym.
Just remember that you have to have enough ceiling clearance for most multi-station workout machines, and exercise machines and other equipment that have add on parts that add additional height to the machine.
Additional lighting considerations Adding additional lighting fixtures for your home gym remodeling project will more than likely be a necessity.
Adding the proper lighting along with possibly a different color scheme to the basement will add some much needed light and a splash of color to an otherwise dark and muddled basement area.
Make this space your own with track lighting or recessed lighting fixtures instead of the usual, ugly fluorescent lighting box fixtures that are usually the norm, and can be in found in most unfinished basements and laundry rooms.
Proper Ventilation In many instances, we do not think too much about the ventilation in our basements, because in many cases we really do not spend a lot of time in them.
But if you're going to be using the basement for your home gym, then it becomes very important to have your basement properly ventilated.
This is another instance where you want to consult with a professional contractor, and even have an inspection performed to see what sort of a setup you will need to make sure that your basement and your home gym are ventilated properly.
After this little basement remodeling project is completed, you have achieved two things; you've eliminated your daily trip to the local gym, and in the process you have added a functional living space in your home that is guaranteed to add additional value to your home.