interior solutions
TIP FIVE
TIP FOUR Home gym Manna from heaven for fitness freaks, and a perfect way to remove excuses during slovenly moments, home gyms consist of anything from kettlebells and yoga mats, to elaborate cardio and weights machines. Te most important thing is to get the flooring right, and we recommend a commercial-grade foam surface to maximise shock absorption and minimise sound. Never compromise on safety either. As for accoutrements, full-length mirrors seem be near- mandatory, we strongly suggest a speaker system, and next-level gym bunnies could even pick up a water cooler.
“THE MOST IMPORTANT
THING IS TO GET THE FLOORING RIGHT, AND WE RECOMMEND A COMMERCIAL-GRADE FOAM SURFACE.”
Playroom A boon for new and expectant parents that don’t want to deal with the scatter of toddler toys in the lounge, playrooms are simple to construct, if rather less simple to keep clean. Consider playhouses, bean bags, vibrant splashes of colour. Pick up a thick, furry rug to provide cushioning for top-heavy toddlers, throw in a cheap sofa bed for comfort and/or sleepovers, and line the walls with low-lying storage for easy reach. Te best thing about the self-built playroom is that it requires no structural changes, so in a few years you might even get the room back.
TIP SIX
Walk-in wardrobe You’ll have to work with what you’ve got, but the best walk-in wardrobes are longer than they are wide, with clothes hung down each side, and a mirror at the end like a private miniature catwalk. Make sure to build the room around your existing clothing - slide racks if mostly shirts, shoe draws if overflowing with footwear - and shove on a glass sliding door if you’re willing to do a little extra work. Bear in mind that a walk-in wardrobe will not add value to your home compared to, for example, an extra bedroom or bathroom. It should be a passion project in a home you’re likely to stay in.
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TIP SEVEN
Makeshiſt bar A popular option for garages and shed conversions, there’s no reason why your personal speakeasy - for responsible drinking only - shouldn’t have a spot inside the house. Te ingredients are fairly simple - a tabletop (perhaps professionally installed), a plug-in mini-fridge on one side, and a set of bar stools on the other. Everyone knows what really makes a bar is row upon row of bottles obscuring the back wall, easily constructed with some shelving units and a trip to your local offie. Ideally, make sure you’re more than one wall away from any family bedrooms, or expect late night rabble-rousing to be extremely poorly received.
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