A small footprint finds many functions through transformable space: fold down a murphy bed for guests, or bring it up for a group meditation space. Sleeping alcoves saddlebag off the long kitchen / dining / living space in this guest and recreation pavilion. Outside, vined trellises overlook a natural swimming pond. Photo: Ron Ruscio

Dalkeith Renovation II

Moda Interiors

Styling: Grace Buckley Creative Photography: Jody D'Arcy Photography Interior Design: Moda Interiors
Expansive contemporary home weight room in Perth with multi-coloured walls.

Luxury Cape Home

Ketmar Development Corp

An extra room on the lower level is perfect for exercise equipment or turn it into a home theater!
Traditional home gym in New York.

Pacific Palisades | Home Gym

FitnessDesignGroup

Home Gym Equipment - Gym Rax Wall System: Storage, Suspension and Squat Rack. Incudes gym storage for all your functional and strength training to include: Bosu, Stability Ball, dumbbells, kettlebells, Suspension Trainer, Wall Balls, Med Balls, and more.

Waverley

Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects

A freestanding structure set deep back into the site is a zen-like fitness/yoga studio as well as a guesthouse with a kitchenette (Photography by: Matthew Millman)

Other Spaces

Platinum Homes by Mark Molthan

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean indoor sport court in Dallas with white walls.

Contemporary Home Gym

Design ideas for a contemporary indoor sport court in Phoenix.

KIFI1 - Design-Build Fitness Studio

b. van hecke

Fitness Studio created below residence in "Tin Town" in Courtenay BC. Capstone Dwellings Design-Build handled both the design and construction of the studio.

Orono Artisan 2016 Tour Home

Gordon James Construction

An exercise room and steam room give the active family modern conveniences at home
Design ideas for a large transitional home gym in Minneapolis.

Posh Home Remodel

Everything Home

Our Carmel design-build studio was tasked with organizing our client’s basement and main floor to improve functionality and create spaces for entertaining. In the basement, the goal was to include a simple dry bar, theater area, mingling or lounge area, playroom, and gym space with the vibe of a swanky lounge with a moody color scheme. In the large theater area, a U-shaped sectional with a sofa table and bar stools with a deep blue, gold, white, and wood theme create a sophisticated appeal. The addition of a perpendicular wall for the new bar created a nook for a long banquette. With a couple of elegant cocktail tables and chairs, it demarcates the lounge area. Sliding metal doors, chunky picture ledges, architectural accent walls, and artsy wall sconces add a pop of fun. On the main floor, a unique feature fireplace creates architectural interest. The traditional painted surround was removed, and dark large format tile was added to the entire chase, as well as rustic iron brackets and wood mantel. The moldings behind the TV console create a dramatic dimensional feature, and a built-in bench along the back window adds extra seating and offers storage space to tuck away the toys. In the office, a beautiful feature wall was installed to balance the built-ins on the other side. The powder room also received a fun facelift, giving it character and glitz. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-posh-home-remodel

Indoor Soccer Practice Area for the Grand Kids

Orren Pickell Building Group

An indoor soccer area for the grand kids, outfitted in artificial turf, is adjacent to the lower-level wet bar. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Large country indoor sport court in Chicago with white walls, carpet and green floor.

Indoor Sport Courts

Sport Court Midwest

Photo of a traditional home gym in Chicago.

Family Home - London

GALUCHAT

Susan Fisher Photography
This is an example of a contemporary home gym in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Westside Oaks

Anderson Fine Homes

This is an example of a large country multipurpose gym in Austin with beige walls.

Carmel Basement Remodel

CMH Builders, Inc.

Exercise room with rubber floor and custom framed wall mirror
Inspiration for a transitional home gym in Indianapolis with green walls.

Ritz Cove 2

D for Design

This is an example of a beach style home gym in Orange County with green walls.

Extraordinary 28-foot wide Queen Anne mansion

Hudson Place Realty

Inspiration for a transitional home gym in New York.

Golf Simulator in Prosper, Texas

DFW Improved

room addition
Design ideas for a modern home gym in Dallas.

Atherton, CA New Home Construction

Kathryn MacDonald Photography

Kathryn MacDonald Photography, Marie Christine Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary home weight room in San Francisco with brown walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Okanagan- Private Residence

Sunterra Custom Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary home weight room in Vancouver with blue walls.

Green Home Gym Design Ideas

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.