This is an example of a traditional home weight room in Philadelphia with beige walls, carpet and blue floor.

Gimnasio Son Brull

Forteza Aparicio Interiores

Inspiration for a large contemporary multipurpose gym in Barcelona with blue walls, carpet and blue floor.

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Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

Photo of a small contemporary multipurpose gym in Orlando with beige walls, carpet and blue floor.

New Jersey Shore Coastal Home

Marta Mitchell Interior Design

Design ideas for a large beach style multipurpose gym in Other with beige walls, carpet and blue floor.

French Tudor-style home

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

This custom-built home in Westfield, NJ has it all including a home gym overlooking a custom designed indoor sport court. The fitness center ample amount of space for various gym equipment.

A Color Story

Big Sky Design

Inspiration for a large eclectic multipurpose gym in Other with blue walls, carpet and blue floor.

Timeless Traditional Lake House

Lowell Custom Homes

Home gym with lake views.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style multipurpose gym in Milwaukee with beige walls, carpet, blue floor and coffered.

211 Westerly Road, Weston, MA

Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.

Introducing a distinctive residence in the coveted Weston Estate's neighborhood. A striking antique mirrored fireplace wall accents the majestic family room. The European elegance of the custom millwork in the entertainment sized dining room accents the recently renovated designer kitchen. Decorative French doors overlook the tiered granite and stone terrace leading to a resort-quality pool, outdoor fireplace, wading pool and hot tub. The library's rich wood paneling, an enchanting music room and first floor bedroom guest suite complete the main floor. The grande master suite has a palatial dressing room, private office and luxurious spa-like bathroom. The mud room is equipped with a dumbwaiter for your convenience. The walk-out entertainment level includes a state-of-the-art home theatre, wine cellar and billiards room that leads to a covered terrace. A semi-circular driveway and gated grounds complete the landscape for the ultimate definition of luxurious living.

Koombana Studio

Reside Studio

Photo of a contemporary home yoga studio in Other with white walls, carpet and blue floor.

New Jersey Shore Coastal Home

Marta Mitchell Interior Design

Design ideas for a large beach style multipurpose gym in Other with beige walls, carpet and blue floor.

Home Gym

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling Reunion Resort Kissimmee FL
Design ideas for a small contemporary multipurpose gym in Orlando with beige walls, carpet and blue floor.

Home Gym

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling Reunion Resort Kissimmee FL
Inspiration for a small contemporary multipurpose gym in Orlando with beige walls, carpet and blue floor.

Outdoor Kitchen and Home Gym

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

Gas grill, outdoor fridge and separate "casita" for a home gym with sweeping golf course and pool views
This is an example of a large traditional multipurpose gym in Orlando with beige walls, carpet and blue floor.

A Color Story

Big Sky Design

This is an example of a large eclectic multipurpose gym in Other with blue walls, carpet and blue floor.

Home Gym Design Ideas with Carpet and Blue 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.