21 20 E R A D I S T I N C T I V E P R O P E R T I E S L U X E C O R N E R F A L L / W I N T E R 2 0 2 2 L U X U R Y H O M E G Y M S A N D S P A S Optimize Lighting Blinding light is fine for public gyms, where members jockey for position in front of wall-length mirrors. For your home gym, we recommend a little less intensity. You’ll get a good amount of light from your ceiling fan (a must-have for anysized fitness space). A decorative pendant is a nice way to provide additional lighting where it’s most needed. You can also install articulating lights above your built-ins. LED strip and puck lights provide a nice warm ambiance to your gym space. You can add a comforting zen vibe to your workouts by turning off everything but ambient lighting. Choosing Equipment This is where you match your overall goals with the tools you need to get there. Most luxury gyms include a thoughtful mixture of cardio equipment and free weights. You may have to bargain with a partner or spouse to find the right balance. Whatever the case, be sure to leave plenty of room between fitness stations to maintain that open, inviting feel. Be sure to leave plenty of room between fitness stations to maintain that inviting feel. " " Creating a Home Luxury Spa Fitness is fantastic, but wellness is where true luxury is found. Spa features transform a home into a tranquil getaway, where troubles melt away, and balance is restored. A multi-million dollar spa experience might include an indoor lap pool, Hammam steam room, sauna and hydrotherapy pool. Your home spa doesn’t need to go to these lengths. Sprinkle in a handful of fundamental features, and you'll have a therapeutic haven where luxury abounds. Which spa features should you consider? Some good options include: • A luxury bathtub: An essential part of a luxury home spa, deep luxury bathtubs allow you to submerge sore muscles in soothing warm water. • Rainfall shower: These comforting showers mimic natural rain, bringing a serene outdoor feel to the spa within your home. • Hot tub jets: Massaging bubbles are the easiest way to imitate professional spa treatments in your home. Create your own private Jacuzzi with massaging jets. If you yearn for more, there are always steam rooms, bio-saunas, iced plunge pools, experience showers and aquarium walls. Until then, these starting points will get you well on your way to creating a relaxing refuge where you can refresh your well-being. A luxury home gym and spa can elevate your living space, while also adding real value to your home. The pandemic increased the value of home gyms as fitness centers shuttered throughout the country. Even now, with the worst of the pandemic past us, health and wellness features continue to be one of the top three most sought-after features among luxury buyers. Whether you do it for yourself or to increase your property value, with these tips, you can create a stylish haven of tranquility where you can relax, rejuvenate and recharge.
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