Lady Lair: place of recreation; sanctuary from stress; hobby, craft or exercise space. Lady Lairs, Women or Ma’am Caves, or She Sheds are the new must-haves for the busy woman. For decades, the den was designated for dad. Now it’s time for the lady of the house to claim a space of her own too.
Whether you have a traditional job or work from home, manage a team of employees or a family, you deserve your own special place to escape the day-to-day and enjoy some YOU TIME.
If you close your eyes and picture your ultimate retreat room – what would it look like? A place to indulge your hobbies, a relaxing yoga studio, or a library filled with books—you can create any space your heart desires.
Hobby or Craft Room
The size of the space will be dictated by the requirements of the hobby or craft you enjoy. If you are into rebuilding old cars or refurbishing antiques, a garage conversion might be the best option. If you prefer flower arranging or scrapbooking, a she-shed or dedicated craft room within your home would be simplest.
Yoga Studio or Gym
It might be as simple as clearing out and converting a current room into an exercise space, complete with equipment and a spa-like décor . . . OR, you might choose to renovate an outbuilding or build something new (an addition to your home or separate studio space). Often, space above a garage or under a deck can be utilized and turned into your very own zen oasis. Add soft lighting, scented candles, and soothing music and exercising becomes a mini getaway.
Reading or Writing Haven
Probably the ultimate in relaxation and escape—a quiet sanctuary to curl up and read in silence or work on your novel without distraction. This could be in the form of a reading nook in your bedroom, or an entire space dedicated to reading and writing.
Remember, this is YOUR space. Get creative and make it a fun, energizing space that brings you joy. (You might want to consider a lock too . . . it will be tempting for others to invade your refuge).
Take time to put your own stamp on your special room with:
- Paint colour—if you love bright colours, paint one wall a sunny yellow or a chair a bright red.
- Ornaments—mementos from your travels, treasured gifts, or family heirlooms make your space personal.
- Fabric—drape fabric on walls to soften a space, recover furniture or have fun with curtains and cushions in different prints and colours.
- Art work—fill your walls with inspiring paintings, photos, posters, or graffiti that represents you.
- Furniture—see what you have around the house to reuse in your space or hunt down unique pieces that make a statement about you.
- Lighting—pot lights over work areas, lamps for reading or creating a softer ambiance, spotlights to feature art or brighten up shelving.
It’s important to remember to consult experts when renovating or building a space to make sure it’s done properly and meets building codes and your municipality’s by-laws.
Alair Homes Chilliwack is all about working with you to make your dreams come true. Whatever your project, we would be happy to help you plan it. Contact us today to discuss renovations or custom builds. Living better starts here!