When engaged in a state of ‘play’, the pleasure receptors in your brain are activated, harmonising physical and mental health and wellbeing. To enhance modern liveability, luxury home designers are well in tune with the importance of spaces to play.
Contemporary homes and architectural renovations have increasingly large amounts of floor space dedicated towards leisure and wellness pursuits. Think beautiful, purpose-designed spaces where you can switch off from the business of everyday life and enjoy your favourite form of indulgence whether that be watching the latest blockbuster movie in gold-class comfort, working out at the gym, enjoying a relaxing spa treatment, or appreciating fine wine in an elegant tasting room. There’s no need to go out when you can have it all at home.
Cinema Rooms
Home cinemas have become entertainment havens with sumptuous seating, arena-sized mega-screens, commercial-grade sound systems and stunning lighting systems that create the perfect mood and effects to immerse yourself in otherworldliness. With the increase in streaming systems that provide a boundless back-catalogue of classic movies, bingeworthy series, and even new releases at the tap of a device screen, the days of going out to a cinema may be numbered. Complete the experience with a popcorn maker and cocktail bar.
Gyms/Wellness Spaces
In today’s most liveable and luxurious homes, you’ll find custom-designed gyms and wellness centres, that feature state-of-the-art equipment with audio-visual screens for virtual training, mirrored walls for self-admiration, and space for your pilates reformer, or to roll out your yoga mat. Also consider a massage table, an infra-red sauna, or an adjoining Turkish hamman-inspired steam room complemented by a cold-water plunge pool for the full wellness experience. Soundproofing from the rest of the house, built-in speakers playing chilled classics, and calming botanical aromas complete the indulgent day-spa experience at home.
Wine Cellars/Tasting Rooms
A prestige wine cellar, with a curated collection, paired with an adjoining tasting room, provides an element of luxury and convenience, and will undoubtedly impress your guests. Having a good selection of correctly stored wines at home can allow you to bring out the perfect bottle for every occasion, whether that be a special celebration, a dinner party, or to enjoy when watching your favourite movie (in your home cinema, of course).
