Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home climbing wall in Chicago with grey walls and cork 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.

Bethesda Photoshoot

Designing Solutions

Mid-sized transitional home climbing wall in DC Metro with green walls and medium hardwood floors.

Go and grOH! Playroom

grOH! Playrooms

This is an example of a large contemporary home climbing wall in DC Metro.

Seattle Custom Home 1

Shuler Architecture

Completed in 2019, this is a home we completed for client who initially engaged us to remodeled their 100 year old classic craftsman bungalow on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. During our initial conversation, it became readily apparent that their program was much larger than a remodel could accomplish and the conversation quickly turned toward the design of a new structure that could accommodate a growing family, a live-in Nanny, a variety of entertainment options and an enclosed garage – all squeezed onto a compact urban corner lot. Project entitlement took almost a year as the house size dictated that we take advantage of several exceptions in Seattle’s complex zoning code. After several meetings with city planning officials, we finally prevailed in our arguments and ultimately designed a 4 story, 3800 sf house on a 2700 sf lot. The finished product is light and airy with a large, open plan and exposed beams on the main level, 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 2 fireplaces, 4 climate zones, a huge basement with a home theatre, guest suite, climbing gym, and an underground tavern/wine cellar/man cave. The kitchen has a large island, a walk-in pantry, a small breakfast area and access to a large deck. All of this program is capped by a rooftop deck with expansive views of Seattle’s urban landscape and Lake Union. Unfortunately for our clients, a job relocation to Southern California forced a sale of their dream home a little more than a year after they settled in after a year project. The good news is that in Seattle’s tight housing market, in less than a week they received several full price offers with escalator clauses which allowed them to turn a nice profit on the deal.

Eagles Landing - Modern 2 Story Farmhouse - Saint Augusta, Mn

Werschay Homes

Custom Built Modern Home in Eagles Landing Neighborhood of Saint Augusta, Mn - Build by Werschay Homes. -James Gray Photography
This is an example of a large country home climbing wall in Minneapolis with grey walls.

Construction ossature bois à Croissy sur Seine

Cedar Construction

Joffrey Lebret
Photo of a large contemporary home climbing wall in Paris with beige walls, concrete floors and black floor.

Bluestem Basement finish

CHR Design & Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional home climbing wall in Chicago with grey walls and cork 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.

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.

Bluestem Basement finish

CHR Design & Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home climbing wall in Chicago with grey walls and cork 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.

Home Climbing Wall 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.