This is an example of a mid-sized traditional multipurpose gym in San Diego with grey walls, beige floor and carpet.

In-home golf simulator.
Design ideas for a large transitional multipurpose gym in Omaha with grey walls, carpet and green floor.

Stonelake

Hensley Custom Building Group

Golf simulator in lower level
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional multipurpose gym in Cincinnati with grey walls, carpet and black floor.

Lower Level Remodel

Sikora Creations

As part of this lower level remodel project we took a basement storage space and turned it into this perfect home gym room for the family. Photograph by Paul Kohlman.

Long Distant Views, Fine Details

KVD+ Architecture

This is an example of a small transitional home yoga studio in Philadelphia with white walls and carpet.

Exercise Room

Chaffey Building Group

Inspiration for a country home weight room in Seattle with carpet.

Georgia's Premier Residence Little Hawkins Island

Envision Web

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours The design goal was to produce a corporate or family retreat that could best utilize the uniqueness and seclusion as the only private residence, deep-water hammock directly assessable via concrete bridge in the Southeastern United States. Little Hawkins Island was seven years in the making from design and permitting through construction and punch out. The multiple award winning design was inspired by Spanish Colonial architecture with California Mission influences and developed for the corporation or family who entertains. With 5 custom fireplaces, 75+ palm trees, fountain, courtyards, and extensive use of covered outdoor spaces; Little Hawkins Island is truly a Resort Residence that will easily accommodate parties of 250 or more people. The concept of a “village” was used to promote movement among 4 independent buildings for residents and guests alike to enjoy the year round natural beauty and climate of the Golden Isles. The architectural scale and attention to detail throughout the campus is exemplary. From the heavy mud set Spanish barrel tile roof to the monolithic solid concrete portico with its’ custom carved cartouche at the entrance, every opportunity was seized to match the style and grace of the best properties built in a bygone era.

Ellard Style

True Built, Inc.

Mid-sized multipurpose gym in Atlanta with blue walls, carpet and beige floor.

Pretty and Smart

Audio Video Design

The home gym features a wall-mounted 4K TV, supported by Sonance Architectural in-ceiling speakers that provide improved fidelity for both TV and audio sources. Photography by Nat Rea

9818 Sumner Drive

MADIA HOMES INC

David Bryce
Large contemporary multipurpose gym in Other with blue walls and carpet.

Colorful Exercise & Reading Room

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Design ideas for a small eclectic multipurpose gym in Raleigh with blue walls, carpet and grey floor.

Home Gyms

Osborne Builders Inc.

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

Beautiful Custom Home On The River

Pistro Builders

This is an example of a transitional multipurpose gym in Other with grey walls, carpet and grey floor.

Room Additions

Quality Craftsman, Inc

Quality Craftsman Inc is an award-winning Dallas remodeling contractor specializing in custom design work, new home construction, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, room additions and complete home renovations integrating contemporary stylings and features into existing homes in neighborhoods throughout North Dallas. How can we help improve your living space?

Basement Finishing Massachusetts (MA)

LUX Renovations/ Owens Corning Basements

Create your own beautiful home gym using the Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home gym in Boston with grey walls, carpet and white floor.

Snug Harbor

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Contemporary home gym in Orange County with grey walls and carpet.

Tranquil Pool House

W Design Interiors

Tricia Shay Photography
Photo of a large contemporary multipurpose gym in Cleveland with carpet.

Plan B Villa at Brambleton

Van Metre Homes

Inspiration for a small traditional home weight room in DC Metro with multi-coloured walls, carpet and beige floor.

Crystal Cove V

Richard Krantz Architecture Inc

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean home gym in Orange County with carpet and beige floor.

Basement Remodeling in Blairstown

Synergy Home Improvements LLC

Photo of a large traditional home weight room in New York with grey walls, carpet and grey floor.

Home Gym Design Ideas with Carpet and Terra-cotta Floors

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.