3 Organizational Tips for Your Home Gym
If you keep workout equipment in your home, like weights or yoga mats, you probably know that it can be difficult to find a space to keep it all contained, while being easily accessible. Surprisingly, a pair of free weights just doesn’t make a great coffee table accent! Try these hacks for organizing them. Use cute, wall-mounted coat hooks for hanging equipment. For corralling your resistance bands, jump ropes or gym bag, try using a wall-mounted hook unit, like you would hang your coats on. Storing them in your entryway also has the bonus of keeping them ready to grab on your way out. Use a wine rack for your weights. Whether you want to store them out in the open or in a designated closet, turns out a wine rack is the perfect place to keep your free weights all in one place. Sometimes all it takes is a little out-of-the-box thinking! Keep those mats under the couch (or bed!). When you’re not using a yoga or Pilates mat, keep it accessible by rolling it up and storing it under your couch or bed. Tupperware containers or baskets that are designed for storing wrapping paper rolls are ideal for this. Your fitness routine doesn’t have to cramp your décor style! With a little creativity, you can keep your workout equipment organized and looking stylish.
Trendy Decorating Ideas for Staging a Luxury Children's Room
Staging a children’s room in a luxury home can seem like an oxy-moron. After all, kids are supposed to be messy and whimsical, both things that don’t usually appear in descriptions for luxury homes! Knowing how to show off both the function and features of all bedrooms, however, definitely gives your home an edge with Canadian luxury buyers. Try these tricks for showing off your children’s bedrooms in the best light: Add a whimsical canopy in a luxurious fabric. Make buyers see just how charming their children’s next bedroom could be by suspending a simple draping canopy over the bed. Try silk or gauze for an airy and sophisticated feel. Add some extraordinary toys. A life-sized stuffed jungle animal or a mini ball pit lets buyers imagine their own wee ones’ adventures, while showing off space, especially in a larger bedroom. If you have room for it, consider installing a swing for a touch of whimsy! Don’t fear large-scale art. Kids’ rooms can benefit from oversized art prints the way any room can. In fact, a mishmash of smaller pieces of art can make a room feel cramped. Try a pair of large animal drawings, a nature-inspired mural or some neutral wallpaper. Show off all potential uses. Kids do more than just sleep in their rooms, after all. Consider adding a cozy reading nook or an arts and craft station to show off the versatility and size of the space. Change things up with an extra bed. If you’re working with an oversized room, consider adding two twin beds with a dresser separating them. This can show off alternate functionality and may appeal to mature buyers who would use the room for grandchildren or a family who frequently hosts overnight guests for their children. The key with this setup is to still keep it streamlined and minimalist.
5 Underrated Home Upgrades That Are Worth It
A lavish, marble bathroom upgrade may not be in everyone’s budget, nor an elaborate third-storey extension. If you’re looking for some simple, but underrated home upgrades that will boost buyer appeal, however, try these: Heated FloorsIn Canada, winter can seem to drag on forever. One thing that ups the cozy factor? Heated floors. Not only do they feel luxurious underfoot, but over time, they may actually save you energy by replacing the need to crank up the forced air constantly. Dimmer SwitchesSo easy and affordable, dimmers should be everyone’s secret weapon. They provide the brightest light when necessary, but can transform a room’s ambience just as quickly. You can find them at most Canadian hardware stores. Double VanitiesIf you have the space, installing a second sink in your master bathroom can boost your home’s value and make bathroom time way more functional. Mud RoomIf you have even the smallest space available near one of your outdoor exits, turning it into a formal mud room will appeal to families and pet owners alike. Nobody likes to trek through a home in winter boots. Add a large outdoor rug, as much storage as you can, a full-length mirror and a utility sink, if possible. Upstairs LaundrySwapping your laundry to the second floor—where bedrooms usually are—can pack a lot of punch. Think how much easier it is than trekking up and down basement stairs with an oversized laundry hamper. Remember, the best upgrades aren’t always large-scale or luxurious. Sometimes, it’s all about making everyone’s life just a little bit easier.
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