Photo of a large contemporary home weight room in Orange County with blue walls.

In the hills of San Anselmo in Marin County, this 5,000 square foot existing multi-story home was enlarged to 6,000 square feet with a new dance studio addition with new master bedroom suite and sitting room for evening entertainment and morning coffee. Sited on a steep hillside one acre lot, the back yard was unusable. New concrete retaining walls and planters were designed to create outdoor play and lounging areas with stairs that cascade down the hill forming a wrap-around walkway. The goal was to make the new addition integrate the disparate design elements of the house and calm it down visually. The scope was not to change everything, just the rear façade and some of the side facades. The new addition is a long rectangular space inserted into the rear of the building with new up-swooping roof that ties everything together. Clad in red cedar, the exterior reflects the relaxed nature of the one acre wooded hillside site. Fleetwood windows and wood patterned tile complete the exterior color material palate. The sitting room overlooks a new patio area off of the children’s playroom and features a butt glazed corner window providing views filtered through a grove of bay laurel trees. Inside is a television viewing area with wetbar off to the side that can be closed off with a concealed pocket door to the master bedroom. The bedroom was situated to take advantage of these views of the rear yard and the bed faces a stone tile wall with recessed skylight above. The master bath, a driving force for the project, is large enough to allow both of them to occupy and use at the same time. The new dance studio and gym was inspired for their two daughters and has become a facility for the whole family. All glass, mirrors and space with cushioned wood sports flooring, views to the new level outdoor area and tree covered side yard make for a dramatic turnaround for a home with little play or usable outdoor space previously. Photo Credit: Paul Dyer Photography.

Wonderfully in White

American Woodmark

This is an example of a traditional multipurpose gym in DC Metro with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Earthy Mountain Modern

Joe McGuire Design

In transforming their Aspen retreat, our clients sought a departure from typical mountain decor. With an eclectic aesthetic, we lightened walls and refreshed furnishings, creating a stylish and cosmopolitan yet family-friendly and down-to-earth haven. The gym area features wooden accents in equipment and a stylish accent wall, complemented by striking artwork, creating a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal. ---Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/earthy-mountain-modern

Pinnacle Canyon Southwest Contemporary

ArchitecTor, PC

Design ideas for a large contemporary multipurpose gym in Phoenix with white walls, beige floor and vaulted.

Remodel | 2,900+ sqft | Bel Air, CA

Cisco Construction

@BuildCisco 1-877-BUILD-57
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury home yoga studio in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Home Gym

Inspiration for a transitional multipurpose gym in Dallas with white walls and black floor.

Queen Anne Hill modern

Karen Ellentuck. ASID

Gregg Krogstad
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary multipurpose gym in Seattle with white walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Fitnessraum im Dachstudio

KitzlingerHaus

Fitnessraum im Penthouse KitzlingerHaus
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern multipurpose gym in Other with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

The Telega

Oakwood Homes

This is an example of a transitional multipurpose gym in Denver with blue walls and carpet.

Mirrors and Shelves

Dimensions in Glass, Inc.

A mirrored wall in a home gym with a ballet barre creates a multi-purpose space for the family.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home weight room in New York with white walls.

Reduced, Reused & Recycled in Austin

Jennifer Ott Design

Whit Preston, Photographer
Photo of a contemporary home yoga studio in Austin with white walls and concrete floors.

All Inclusive

The Sound Vision

This work out room has it all. We outfitted the space with four Monitor Audio ceiling speakers and a Triad in-wall subwoofer. Joy King of The Sound Vision

Bruins Basement

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Focus-Pocus.biz
Inspiration for a traditional home gym in Chicago with white walls and multi-coloured floor.

Okanagan- Private Residence

Sunterra Custom Homes

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

Clovelly Walk - Home Gym - After

Intimate + Fidel Interiors

Photo: Ocean West Media. Wallpaper: Paint: Benjamin Moore or equivalent. Color: 2066-40– Rocky Mountain Sky blue Carpet: Floor Tile Gator Zip Tile Color: Red Speckle Fabrics:

2017 Fall Parade of Homes Victoria

City Homes, LLC

Photo of an expansive transitional indoor sport court in Minneapolis with white walls and black floor.

Custom Contemporary

JFK Design-Build, LLC

A spectators galley offers lots of options for what to do in an in-home gym.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary indoor sport court in Milwaukee with white walls.

Manoir Sur Le Lac

G. Terbrock Luxury Homes

Inspiration for a large traditional indoor sport court in St Louis with white walls and light hardwood floors.

An Urban Transformation

Moneca Kaiser Design Build (MKDB)

This beautiful 1940's Bungalow was consciously renovated to respect the architectural style of the neighborhood. This home gym was featured in The Ottawa Magazine: Modern Love - Interior Design Issue. Click the link below to check out what the design community is saying about this modern love. http://www.ottawamagazine.com/homes-gardens/2012/04/05/a-house-we-love-after-moving-into-a-1940s-bungalow-a-design-savvy-couple-commits-to-a-creative-reno/#more-27808

Home Gym Design Ideas with Blue Walls and White 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.