How to decorate my gym themed basement?

Not many people have the space to dedicate to a home gym, so being able to create a gym themed room is a priviledge.   With a lot of exercise equipment, each area should be divided into sections.  You would have your cardio in one area, strength training in another, and a place to cool down and stretch. 

 

To decorate a gym, just think about what an actual gym looks like.  One wall should be dedicated to mirrors.  You can purchase inexpensive mirrored tile and place it on the wall.  Along that wall you can put an exercise bar for stretching after working out as well as a basket of tension bands and small weights.

 

Music is important when working out, and although most people use IPODs, you can also have speakers piped into your gym.  Purchase a few glass shelves and hang them on a wall. Place your stereo on one of the shelves.   You can buy wireless speakers and place them in each corner of your room so that you feel surrounded by music.  On the other shelves, place inspirational pieces such as trophies or family photos. 

 

Depending on your tastes, movie posters could add a really interesting feel to the room. A fight club movie poster would be great, as would any of the Rocky posters, Bruce Lee, or any Van Damme movie.  Be sure to mount the posters on poster board or they will wrinkle from the humidity of your home gym.

 

When separating your basement into areas, place a large area rug underneath to clearly define each section.  An area rug underneath the area with your punching bag will cushion your feet while jumping around, therefore reducing stress to your limbs.  Look for an indoor/outdoor area rug with short pile, such as this Piazza area rug. It comes in many colors and will match almost any decor.

 

Finish up your new gym with appropriate lighting, especially if your basement is below ground and does not have the best windows.  Avoid florescent lighting or low lights, as they will sap energy.  

Add a small fridge for bottled water and a yoga mat for stretching.  A home gym is a place where you will improve your physical and mental well being, and with this decor you are sure to enjoy the time you spend there.

What are some decoration suggestions for a bar-style decorated dorm room?

Having a bar in your dorm room guarantees your popularity in University.  Incorporating the bar theme into a functional dorm room may be a touch more difficult than just moving your books in. 

As you are in a dorm room, you cannot paint your walls any color you choose.  To create the sense that you are in a pub, you must use accessories to create the right atmosphere.

Pub signs, neon signs, and glass shelves all make one think of a pub. Place these throughout the room and directly behind the bar.

Glass shelves are often seen in pubs, and they can double as storage space in your bar/dorm.

In front of the bar, add a large area rug in black or black tones.  A rug such as the Piazza Indoor/Outdoor black area rug would be perfect for a high traffic area such as a bar. 

Great bar stools are a necessity for a dorm room, and your stools can also double as a place to sit and eat in your room.

Add some candles and set out a few wooden bowls with peanuts.  In no time you'll have created a bar in your dorm room.