Photo of a large contemporary multipurpose gym in Buckinghamshire with brown walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and timber.

Beaumont

Bachly Construction

This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts home weight room in Toronto with red walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

River Hills Addition

S.J. Janis Company, Inc.

The new exercise room offers high ceilings and open space. The doors to the patio make a connection to the outdoors. This private space is separate from the main house so loud music and exercise movements are not heard. A matching white ceiling fan blends into space and offers air movement when working out. Recessed LED lights in a cathedral ceiling creates a substantial presence with shadows and light variability.

Playa del Rey Mediterranean Whole House Remodel

Custom Design & Construction

Inspiration for a small mediterranean multipurpose gym in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, yellow walls and brown floor.

Colony Project

Thermally Broken Steel USA

Of course, this in-home gym and wellness center wouldn't be complete without a sauna.
Mid-sized modern home gym in Salt Lake City with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood.

Colony Project

Thermally Broken Steel USA

As seen in an article from Plain Magazine. Photo credit: Kevin Scott.
Inspiration for a large modern multipurpose gym in Salt Lake City with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood.

Colony Project

Thermally Broken Steel USA

Residential Bowling Alley.
This is an example of an expansive modern home gym in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood.

Homed up

Despina Design

All the mementos which were kept in the traditional dresser cabinet are rehomed into our contemporary bespoke floating wall and display unit.
Large contemporary home gym in Perth with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kerrington Proper Executive Ranch

Duke Homes, Inc.

Hoosier Hysteria is alive and well in this custom built half-court indoor basketball court.
Expansive industrial indoor sport court in Indianapolis with beige walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Home Gym Design Ideas with Brown Floor

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.