Carol Kurth Architecture, PC and Marie Aiello Design Sutdio, Peter Krupenye Photography
Photo of a large contemporary indoor sport court in New York with black walls and linoleum floors.

Crescent Woodlands | Japandi Haven

Copper Dust

The all-black gym is a stunning space that is sure to inspire your workout. With its sleek and modern design, it is the perfect place to push yourself to new limits. The gym is flooded with natural light, thanks to its positioning facing the courtyard. This not only provides a bright and airy atmosphere but also creates a sense of calm and tranquillity, making it the perfect place to focus on your fitness goals.

Bluegrass Beauty

A. Perry Homes

Custom Sport Court with blue accents
Large transitional indoor sport court in Chicago with light hardwood floors and black walls.

Matt / Weybridge / Garden Room Gym

Into the Garden Room

A bespoke built Garden Room Gym in Weybridge Surrey. The room was complimented with Canadian Redwood Cedar and 3 leaf bifold doors.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary multipurpose gym in Surrey with black walls.

Austin Garage Gym Conversion

Myron and Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized multipurpose gym in Austin with black walls and black floor.

Oakland Hills House

Parco Studio

This is an example of a large modern home yoga studio in San Francisco with black walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Ioga One Terrassa

INDI Arquitectura

Sala de spinning
Design ideas for a large industrial home yoga studio in Other with black walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Chalet de prestige en Haute Savoie

ELYOS CONCEPT

Mid-sized multipurpose gym in Lyon with black walls, ceramic floors, white floor and recessed.

Home Gym

The Tuckerman Home Group

Photo of a large eclectic multipurpose gym in Columbus with black walls, linoleum floors and black floor.

Matt / Weybridge / Garden Room Gym

Into the Garden Room

A bespoke built Garden Room Gym in Weybridge Surrey. The room was complimented with Canadian Redwood Cedar and 3 leaf bifold doors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary multipurpose gym in Surrey with black walls.

Matt / Weybridge / Garden Room Gym

Into the Garden Room

Matt / Weybridge / Garden Room Gym

Into the Garden Room

A bespoke built Garden Room Gym in Weybridge Surrey. The room was complimented with Canadian Redwood Cedar and 3 leaf bifold doors.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary multipurpose gym in Surrey with black walls.

Matt / Weybridge / Garden Room Gym

Into the Garden Room

A bespoke built Garden Room Gym in Weybridge Surrey. The room was complimented with Canadian Redwood Cedar and 3 leaf bifold doors.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary multipurpose gym in Surrey with black walls.

Matt / Weybridge / Garden Room Gym

Into the Garden Room

Home Gym Design Ideas with Black Walls

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.