Home Gym
For the Fall 2021 One Room Challenge, I’ll be tackling our home gym. This wasn’t my original plan, but when I put it to a vote in my Instagram stories, my son posted an impassioned plea for the home gym, stating that his “athletic and muscle building future” was at stake. How could I say no after that?!
Currently, our home gym is a storage room in our basement and consists mostly of cardio equipment with some dumbbells. It has worked well for me for years, but now that my teenage son is lifting, we need to add some more strength training equipment. I also think that a nice, organized space is more motivating, so maybe I can get more out of the time I spend in there.
The space is currently unfinished. It’s got a couple of framed walls and our poured concrete basement walls are exposed. So, it’s pretty much a blank slate!
The Plan
– Paint exposed ceiling
– Drywall the framed walls
– Faux brick panels over two of the poured concrete walls
– Paint other concrete walls with a fun pattern
– Rubber flooring throughout
– Additional gym equipment
– Organization, mirrors, decor, and more!
This project will include many firsts, but that’s what keeps things exciting for me. Plus, my son will be helping after school and on weekends, so I’m excited for that time with him.
For a walkthrough of the before, be sure to check out my Instagram stories (I’ll save a highlight, too). Thanks for following along as I turn this storage room into a great home gym!
Be sure to visit the One Room Challenge blog to see what the designers and other guest participants are up to!
