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What a Workout Space!

How's this for a New Year's resolution: your very own exercise room that's super fit with style.

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Create zones for different exercises. Keep the center of the floor open for yoga and aerobics, and arrange machines against walls. Use large clear acrylic cylinders to store your gear; we found these at Pier 1 (www.pier1.com).

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Hooks on the wall keep towels, hoodies, and yoga straps organized. A console table pulls together a TV, DVD player, iPod, and other electronics. Load a mini-fridge with water for breaks. Every home gym needs an elliptical machine. Shop for a compact version that fits into the corner of a room.

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Page 90: Natural Seagrass Meditation Chair with 100% Organic Unbleached Cushions from Ultimate Nourishment, 1-888-858-6687 or www.ultimate-weight-products.com; Capiz Shell Chandelier from Shades of Light, www.shadesoflight.com; wallpaper is Paisley Flowers in Yellow and Turquoise by Cole & Son, distributed by Lee Jofa, www.leejofa.com; wall letter appliques from Uppercase Living, contact Mandy Holton, [931]364-4649 or www.uppercaseliving.com; ceiling paint is Soft Pumpkin (Flat); crown molding and mirror frame paint is Pearl Metallic, all from Benjamin Moore, www.benjaminmoore.com; wall paint is Compatible Cream (Satin) from Sherwin-Williams, www.sherwin-williams.com; Natural Jute Yoga Mat, Orange Natural Rubber Yoga Mat, Brown Natural Leather Yoga Mat, Cork Yoga Blocks, Canvas Yoga Straps, 100% Organic Cotton Towels in Aqua, Persimmon, and Unbleached White, Yoga DVDs and Books from Gaiam, www.gaiam.com; Reebok Pilates Kit w/Yoga Ball, Definity Triangle Weight Set, CAP Barbells 2 and 4 lbs., Arete workout wear (model's outfit) from Academy Sports, www.academysports.com; Cambria curtain rod and tiebacks, Colonial Candle tea lights (Indian Summer scent), and CHF & You drapery panels (empire silk in eggshell) all from Bed Bath & Beyond, www.bedbathandbeyond.com; table lamp and shade, Fleur votive holders in gold, white lacquer Buddha, and bolster accent pillow all from Z Gallerie, www.zgallerie.com; clear acrylic cylinder and twig magazine basket from Pier 1 Imports, www.pier1.com; full-length dressing mirrors, 2¼-inch-thick casing for mirror frames, and 4½-inch-thick crown molding all from Lowe's, www.lowes.com; Avanti Beverage Cooler and Magnavox 15-inch HDTV from Target, www.target.com; iPod by Apple,www.apple.com; iPod dock by JBL, www.jbl.com.