How to create a sports corner at home without disrupting your entire decor

Exercising at home is not incompatible with careful decor. Proof of Ikea’s new Dajlien collection: 19 products that make exercising at home easier, designed by 4 designers. Pop or pastel colors, soft and natural materials, it’s made with smart furniture, like this bamboo storage bench with a non-slip top that lets you lean on it during gym workouts without the risk of slipping. Or even this XXL exercise mat to facilitate meetings with couples, friends, children… So many new products that combine beauty and practicality. To mark the launch of this series, Enrica Magnalardo, inspiration and design manager at Ikea France, explains to us how to combine exercise and beautiful interiors.

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“Sports accessories are becoming more and more beautiful and stylish. And that’s a real plus, because now we don’t have to hide them behind the closet. Elastic bands, dumbbells, yoga mats, but also rackets and skateboards for outdoor sports, now have beautiful colors and more subtle, organic shapes. So we can display them more easily at home. And even make them a decorative item by hanging them at the entrance, in the hallway, arranged in a row, on hooks. We do not hesitate to display them on the walls like real works of art. »

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“The problem with sports equipment is that it takes up space. There is no need to panic. Now there is dual function furniture that is perfectly designed so that equipment is hidden away when not in use and easily removed when needed. you quickly give up regular physical activity. Therefore, we do not hesitate to look at small, compact pieces of furniture that hide storage, such as poufs and benches that hide chests. They easily find their place in a pocket living room or micro bedroom. I also think the wheeled trolley in our Dajlien collection is very clever, sliding under the desk and holding water bottles, elastics and dumbbells. Just pull it up during your lunch break to have everything you need for your workout at your fingertips. »

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“A small sports corner can be very decorative. Simply place a large mirror on the wall of your bedroom or office. A mirror really has it all: it reflects light, it enlarges a room and… it lets you see yourself while you’re playing sports to check that you have the right posture. In front of us is a beautiful thick carpet. It would be the perfect support for a yoga mat, for example, as it has the advantage of absorbing shocks in addition to being beautiful. We also treat ourselves to valet, which allows you to hang your clothes, your accessories, your towel… You can attach hooks around the mirror, which will allow you to hang your dumbbells, your water bottle… The bravest will dare to attach. bar on the wall, like in dance studios, for stretching. It is unusual and easy to do. just need to divert beautiful and strong curtain rods. Those lucky enough to have large spaces will also be able to set up a small gym in their laundry room. Above all, think about organization by placing shelves, storage accessories, furniture with drawers, boxes, etc. around washing machines to store detergents, cleaners, laundry bins, vacuum cleaners, etc. We are thinking about height optimization. from the room and providing a step stool so that everything is within easy reach. This layout is hidden behind a large curtain to create a separate space. And this frees up space to fit your treadmill or elliptical. We are also thinking about taking care of the decor of the sports ground by hanging mirrors, shelves, placing beautiful things…”

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Take care of your environment

“Doing sports is good, but doing it in a healthy and practical environment is even better. So, if we do physical activity at home, we install an air purifier to clean the atmosphere of harmful particles and pollen. After the effort, we also pamper ourselves by treating ourselves to nice linens, nice duvets, a blanket or a poncho to wrap up in and relax before showering. After all, both physical activity and grooming have the same role: to do good. »