Where to put mirrors in home gym

Introduction

Mirrors are a great visual aid to help whilst working out in the gym to keep proper form and posture enhancing your workout. You can reach your fitness goals and save money on costly gym memberships by creating your own personal home gym. But where should you put mirrors in home gym. Read our handy guide.

Where to Put Mirrors in Home Gym – A Guide

Why do mirrors help? Glass mirrors help to provide you with instant feedback to make sure you have the correct posture as well as helping to prevent injury during a workout routine. They offer great motivational benefits when you can see yourself in motion and the benefits that come from keeping healthy both physically and mentally.

Home gym mirrors are becoming ever more popular for spaces of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are converting a space in the living room, dressing room or creating a garage gym, Aaran Glass offers a professional supply and fit installation service for your wall gym mirrors throughout London and surrounding areas.

Adding mirrors to your room can make the space feel larger than it is as well as making it feel brighter. Deciding on the correct position of the mirror is an important task for both the aesthetics of the room and practically.

KEY THINGS TO CONSIDER

• Do you have a flat wall space for the mirrors to be fitted
  Due to the material of mirrors being glass, they can only be fitted onto a flat surface.
• Is your wall out of square/ shaped?
  Although it can be quite misleading a lot walls are out of shape, we would always do a site survey to take precise measurements and template where needed to accommodate awkward spaces.
• Are there plug sockets/ light switches/ lights or smart tvs on the desired wall space
  This isn’t a problem as we can waterjet cutouts in mirrors to suit your needs.
• The finish of your mirrors
  Mirrors can be fitted with commercial mirror adhesive, screws in each corner, or in a J trim track around the outer edges depending on the finish you require.
• Check the best position for your mirrors
  Think about the floorspace and the wall you would look at the most when working out, also take into consideration sunlight through windows.

The best home gym mirrors

Why size matters

Deciding on your mirror size is an important choice to make to take full advantage of the space you have so it is vital to decide on the best height and width of your mirror wall. Whether you are thinking of large wall mirrors or smaller mirrors, custom mirrors are a great way of enhancing natural light and giving the illusion of a larger space.

Big or small

Mirrors can be made full length floor to ceiling for maximum effect or for the more cost effective option they can be fitted in smaller sections to still achieve extra light and give the desired effect. Mirrors can be made to cover your wall in one whole panel or can be split into even sections. If you require large mirrors you would have to check access is not an issue, to make sure your glass can fit through doors and openings.

Mirror Design

Deciding on the overall finish of your room and how to utilise your dedicated space for a more professional feel, you would need to think of not just design but functionality too. What will your home gym be used for?

• Home Workouts
• Weight Training
• Personal Trainer
• Dance Studio
• Yoga Studio
• Pilates Studio
• Reformer Pilates studio
• Martial Arts
• Meditation and holistic therapies and more

Location, Location, Location

For safety reasons check the space around your equipment such as weights and squat racks, anything too close to the mirrored glass could cause impact and cause injury as well as damaging the mirror.

Mirrors for a dedicated workout space

Preparation

You do not need an interior designers degree to determine your home gym layout, you just need to do your research and take inspiration from Commercial gyms and their mirror placement. Often gym wall mirrors are fitted to the walls behind weight racks so posture can be checked throughout the workout. It is important not to work out too close to mirrors to avoid impact damage to the mirror.

Maximise your space

For maximum effect, home gym mirror design incorporates utilising your wall space to its best, often floor to ceiling mirrors are aesthetically pleasing and helps to amplify smaller areas.

Custom-cut Mirrors

Made to measure mirrors tailored to suit your space. Mirrors can be cut to size to suit awkward spaced totally bespoke for you. Mirrors are a great addition to any room.

no dedicated space? no problem

Mirrors manufactured to all shapes and sizes, big or small. Silver mirror, tinted mirror, antique mirror. Polished edges, bevelled edges and more. Cut out for switches and sockets, your wish is our command.

Help to transform any space into a functional workout area. Mirrors do not just have to be limited to your home gym, they can be used in the; living room, bathrooms, shops, clubs, hairdressers and much more.

Aaran Glass provides mirror installation throughout London, Greater London, Hertfordshire, Essex, and surrounding areas.

Contact us for a free no obligation quote.

How to Hang Mirrors in a Home Gym/ How to install Home Gym Mirrors

Trust the professionals

We would advise gym wall mirrors to be fitted by a professional. Although it may seem fairly straight forward, mirrors are heavy and often require 2 experienced glaziers, sizes should also be measured accurately for a seamless finish. Although costs vary depending on the size of your mirror, you are also paying for the installation process.

The installation process

1. Survey – First thing we would arrange to visit your property to take precise measurements.
2. Production – The mirrors are then put into production at our factory where they are custom made to measure.
3. Communication – Installation would then be arranged at a date and time to suit you.
4. Installation – A team of professional glaziers would then attend to install your new mirrors and fit into position, depending on the size and the complexity of your mirrors would depend how many glaziers are required.

Types of fixings

• Seamless frameless gym mirror finish – opt for commercial mirror adhesive.
• Public bathroom areas – some clients opt for a screw in each corner.
• Large mirrors – can be split into equal sections for access issues and aesthetic purposes.
• Modern sleek finish – channels can be fitted round outer edges for a seamless finish.
• Wall type – there is a solution for fitting mirrors to all wall types including; solid, plaster, stud, partitions and more.

invest in high-quality mirror and get the most out of your workout

Types of mirrors

Mirrors come in different thicknesses including 4mm, 6mm glass mirror, you can also get toughened mirror ideal for splashbacks or a cheaper option would be acrylic mirror. We would recommend 6mm thick mirror as standard for its durability and strength.

Cheap is not always better

You may get tempted seeing mirrors online at a reasonable price, or seems too good to be true – then most likely it is. We would recommend 6mm mirror with foil backing and polished edges as standard. Avoid cheap mirror or acrylic mirrors for gym mirrors which would give you a circus-like finish.

glass repair locations near me

We have a team of experienced and reliable glaziers throughout London, Greater London, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent and Surrey.

New mirrors – Supply and fit mirrors, we offer a trusted and experienced service from start to finish.

Replacement Mirrors – Aaran Glass can replace your existing damaged mirror or remove your old dated mirrors and give your room a new lease of life with custom made to measure mirrors.

CONCLUSION

When choosing the right location for your mirrors remember mirror placement is key in maximising your home gyms effectiveness. Mirrors help to improve form and technique in your workout. Mirrors also contribute to safety, aesthetics and motivation in your home gym. Get in touch today for a free estimate.