Abby Flanagan
Design ideas for a mid-sized country home gym in New York with grey walls and laminate floors.

Jim Fuhrmann, Beinfield Architecture PC
Mid-sized country home yoga studio in New York with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Private Residence in Silverthorne, CO

Eldorado Climbing Walls

Eldorado Climbing Walls
Design ideas for an expansive country home climbing wall in Denver with beige walls.

Neal Ave

Hartman Homes

Troy Theis Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country home yoga studio in Minneapolis with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Ultimate Basement Man Cave Renovation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Gardner/Fox created this clients' ultimate man cave! What began as an unfinished basement is now 2,250 sq. ft. of rustic modern inspired joy! The different amenities in this space include a wet bar, poker, billiards, foosball, entertainment area, 3/4 bath, sauna, home gym, wine wall, and last but certainly not least, a golf simulator. To create a harmonious rustic modern look the design includes reclaimed barnwood, matte black accents, and modern light fixtures throughout the space.

History Inundated with Technology

Custom Audio Video

Bowling alley with noise dampening fabric panel system using designer fabric.
Design ideas for a large country home gym in Atlanta with beige walls and light hardwood floors.

ADA Compliant Home in Tualatin, OR

True Life Design Co

Therapy Room and mixed use gym
Design ideas for a large country multipurpose gym in Portland with white walls, laminate floors and brown floor.

Milton Basement

True Built, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country multipurpose gym in Atlanta with beige walls, carpet and beige floor.

Cotswolds House

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

A view of the changing room inside the poolhouse, wkth the sitting and kitchen/dining areas beyond..
This is an example of a large country multipurpose gym in Oxfordshire with brown walls, brown floor and timber.

Ski Barn

Vermont Barns

Custom ski tuning area with built-in shelves.
Photo of a mid-sized country multipurpose gym in Other with brown walls and grey floor.

Mountain Contemporary Rustic

ID.ology Interiors & Design

Custom-built in-home gym, in front of the stairs
Inspiration for a mid-sized country home weight room in Other with beige walls, concrete floors and brown floor.

Masculine Home Gym

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This is an example of a mid-sized country multipurpose gym in Other with cork floors, grey floor, recessed and brown walls.

Eclectic Modern Farmhouse

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large country home weight room in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Games Basement

Addison Grace Design

Photographer: Mike Cook Media Contractor: you Dream It, We Build It
Inspiration for a large country home gym in Edmonton with grey walls, carpet and beige floor.

A Reclaimed Retreat

Gramophone

The client had a finished basement space that was not functioning for the entire family. He spent a lot of time in his gym, which was not large enough to accommodate all his equipment and did not offer adequate space for aerobic activities. To appeal to the client's entertaining habits, a bar, gaming area, and proper theater screen needed to be added. There were some ceiling and lolly column restraints that would play a significant role in the layout of our new design, but the Gramophone Team was able to create a space in which every detail appeared to be there from the beginning. Rustic wood columns and rafters, weathered brick, and an exposed metal support beam all add to this design effect becoming real. Maryland Photography Inc.

Rustic Bling

Rocca Custom Homes

This is an example of a large country indoor sport court in Cedar Rapids with multi-coloured walls and concrete floors.

Georgian Bay

Tamarack North

This rugged Georgian Bay beauty is a five bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home custom build by Tamarack North. Featured in the entry way of this home is a large open concept entry with a timber frame ceiling. Seamlessly flowing into the living room are tall ceilings, a gorgeous view of Georgian bay and a large stone fireplace all with components that play on the tones of the outdoors, connecting you with nature. Just off the modern kitchen is a master suite that contains both a gym and office area with a view of the water making for a peaceful and productive atmosphere. Carrying into the master bedroom is a timber frame ceiling identical to the entry way as well as folding doors that walkout onto a stone patio and a hot tub. Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.

Smythe Street Farmhouse

Faye Cowie Designs

Home gym with plenty of natural lightened access to rear deck
Mid-sized country multipurpose gym in Other with white walls and black floor.

Basement Retreat

Doyle Coffin Architecture LLC

Doyle Coffin Architecture, LLC +Dan Lenore, Photographer
Photo of a large country multipurpose gym in New York with blue walls.

A Reclaimed Retreat

Gramophone

Country Home Gym Design Ideas

A country 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 country 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 country yoga studio.

How do I create a double-duty exercise room?

Make the most of your country 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.