Large transitional home yoga studio in DC Metro with blue walls, carpet and grey floor.

Aspen French House Plan

Walker Home Design

Large traditional multipurpose gym in Salt Lake City with grey walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Orono Custom Home

Divine Custom Homes

Photo of a large contemporary multipurpose gym in Minneapolis with white walls and grey floor.

Mountain Chalet

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

Check out this amazing home gym. Who wouldn't want to work out in here?
Large contemporary multipurpose gym in Toronto with grey walls and black floor.

Shoreclub Residence

Tammara Stroud Design

Photo of a large modern multipurpose gym in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

The Bunker

John West Stoddard, Inc.

The interior of The Bunker has exposed framing and great natural light from the three skylights. With the barn doors open it is a great place to workout.

Whitefish Bay Basketball Court

LaBonte Construction

Sport Court Basketball Court
Large transitional indoor sport court in Milwaukee with grey walls, vinyl floors and blue floor.

Lake Shore Drive Penthouse

Lauren Coburn LLC

Mid-sized modern multipurpose gym in Chicago with grey walls, carpet and grey floor.

Menlo Park Project

Supple Homes, Inc

Design ideas for a large modern home gym in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

J&J Terrace Level Renovation

The Aldrich Group, LLC

Basement transformation
Transitional home gym in Atlanta.

Modern Lake House

Studio McGee

Small country multipurpose gym in Salt Lake City with brown walls.

Private Residence

gb Architecture + design

Transitional home gym in Other.

Irvine Lumiere

South Coast Woodworks

This is an example of a transitional multipurpose gym in Orange County with grey walls and grey floor.

Home Gym in Sports Fan Dream Basement in Northern Virginia

Metro Building and Remodeling Group LLC

Photographer: Bob Narod
Design ideas for a large transitional home gym in DC Metro with white walls, black floor and laminate floors.

Marc & Beth's Basement Remodel

Sebring Design Build

Rachael Ormond
Transitional home gym in Chicago with grey walls and grey floor.

Modern New Construction in Providence, RI

SR Fine Home Builders

Architect: Doug Brown, DBVW Architects / Photographer: Robert Brewster Photography
Mid-sized contemporary multipurpose gym in Providence with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

The Strand

Urbane Projects Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary home gym in Perth.

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.

Addition, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels in McLean, VA

Moss Building & Design

This extensive home renovation in McLean, VA featured a multi-room transformation. The kitchen, family room and living room were remodeled into an open concept space with beautiful hardwood floors throughout and recessed lighting to enhance the natural light reaching the home. With an emphasis on incorporating reclaimed products into their remodel, these MOSS customers were able to add rustic touches to their home. The home also included a basement remodel, multiple bedroom and bathroom remodels, as well as space for a laundry room, home gym and office.

The New Prairie

Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture

Our inspiration for this home was an updated and refined approach to Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Prairie-style”; one that responds well to the harsh Central Texas heat. By DESIGN we achieved soft balanced and glare-free daylighting, comfortable temperatures via passive solar control measures, energy efficiency without reliance on maintenance-intensive Green “gizmos” and lower exterior maintenance. The client’s desire for a healthy, comfortable and fun home to raise a young family and to accommodate extended visitor stays, while being environmentally responsible through “high performance” building attributes, was met. Harmonious response to the site’s micro-climate, excellent Indoor Air Quality, enhanced natural ventilation strategies, and an elegant bug-free semi-outdoor “living room” that connects one to the outdoors are a few examples of the architect’s approach to Green by Design that results in a home that exceeds the expectations of its owners. Photo by Mark Adams Media

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.