Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional multipurpose gym in Orange County with beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

This is an example of a large contemporary multipurpose gym in Frankfurt with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Casa LP

Fico Creative Studio

Progettazione dell'area spa e relax del semi-interrato.
Mid-sized contemporary home yoga studio in Other with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Spiegelschrank

Schreinerei Rohr

Photo of a large contemporary multipurpose gym in Frankfurt with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Contemporary French Colonial

Petrini Corp.

This is a contemporary French colonial that was tastefully designed by Architect Patrick Ahearn and customized during construction for the homeowner in the Hutter Ridge Road Estates. It is approximately 9000 square feet on four finished floors with 6 bathrooms. A complete landscaping package was included in the 1-acre parcel including the implementation of an outdoor spa and kitchen. WBG Photography

Copake Staging 2022

Bespoke Decor

Home gym staged for sale.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional multipurpose gym in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Residential Refurbishment with Basement Pool in Mayfair, London, W1

PTP Architects London

Architecture and Interior Design by PTP Architects; Project Management and Photographs by Finchatton; Works by Martinisation
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary multipurpose gym in London with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Drayton

Campbell Construction Services

This extra bedroom was transformed into a home office for our clients. We added drywall and trim to the ceiling next to a fresh coat of paint! Not to mention the beautiful dark walnut stained butcher block and shelves that we hand refinished to top off the space. We were there every step of the way designing their space for our client to bring their vision to life!

N. Council-Fire

REDBUD Construction Inc.

Large traditional multipurpose gym in Oklahoma City with beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Institut de beauté remodelé

MIRAGE

Mid-sized scandinavian multipurpose gym in Paris with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Geneva Court Basement

FBC Remodel

Basement workout area with glass walls and workout equipment. ©Finished Basement Company
Mid-sized transitional multipurpose gym in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Geneva Court Basement

FBC Remodel

Basement workout area with hardwood floors, glass walls and french doors. ©Finished Basement Company
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional multipurpose gym in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Geneva Court Basement

FBC Remodel

Basement workout area with hidden mirror access panel. ©Finished Basement Company
Mid-sized transitional multipurpose gym in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Beaumont

Bachly Construction

Photo of an expansive arts and crafts home weight room in Toronto with red walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Middlebury Home

Silver Maple Construction LLC

Photography by Susan Teare
This is an example of a country home yoga studio in Burlington with dark hardwood floors and red floor.

Jules Leger Dr

OakWood Designers & Builders

Large transitional home weight room in Ottawa with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Middlebury Home

Silver Maple Construction LLC

Photography by Susan Teare
Large country home yoga studio in Burlington with brown walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Parkton Home Renovation

Molior Construction

Home yoga studio in Baltimore with beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Parkton Home Renovation

Molior Construction

This is an example of a home yoga studio in Baltimore with beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Brown Home Gym Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors

A home gym can be a worthwhile investment, helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle, and saving you money in the long-run, too. All you need is a small exercise nook or a spare room that can be stocked with gym equipment. Strapped for cash? Workouts at home needn’t cost a cent; just throw down an exercise mat at the foot of your bed and voila. Home gym equipment can be large and bulky – a cross trainer, rowing machine or bench press, for example, will dominate most rooms. There are, however, alternative options for getting fit. Before you start planning the space, decide on what you actually enjoy doing, and what equipment you will get the most use out of. Depending on your budget and interests, you could have a yoga studio, meditation room, weights room, basketball court or even a dance studio. Browse the photos on Houzz for ideas and inspiration for home gyms, and save your favourites to an ideabook. Once you're ready, you can find the architect or interior designer to help bring your vision to life.

What kind of home gym should I have?

To get the most out of your home gym, plan a space that will allow you to incorporate many different fitness regimes. A spare room can be transformed into a hub for aerobics, yoga, pilates, kickboxing, dancing and cardio – just add timber floorboards or rubber flooring, a mirrored wall, an exercise machine, some dumbbells, a TV and a killer sound system. This way, there’s something for the whole family. If you have the space and enjoy doing specific workouts, consider making a specialty room like a yoga studio.

How do I create a double-duty exercise room?

Make the most of your home gym by making it a dual-purpose room. You could combine your gym with an office space, playroom, guest bedroom or garage, for example. Consider which space is most practical. A treadmill in your bedroom won’t be ideal if you workout at the crack of dawn while your partner is still sleeping; likewise, you won’t want to lift weights in a garage that turns into a sweatbox in the summer because it isn’t insulated.

What kind of home gym equipment do I need?

Again, this depends on what you enjoy doing most. Yoga mats, dumbbells and punching bags are popular purchases, or you could splurge on big-ticket items like a treadmill or multi-functional home gym system. Additional extras to help get you in the zone include a sound system, wall-mounted TV, as well as a mini bar to store cold drinks. Don’t forget to allow for efficient ventilation and cooling.