This is an example of a small modern multipurpose gym in Detroit with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Exercise Room with Above Ground Windows

This exercise room is below the sunroom for this health conscious family. The exercise room (the lower level of the three-story addition) is also bright, with full size windows. This 1961 Cape Cod was well-sited on a beautiful acre of land in a Washington, DC suburb. The new homeowners loved the land and neighborhood and knew the house could be improved. The owners loved the charm of the home’s façade and wanted the overall look to remain true to the original home and neighborhood. Inside, the owners wanted to achieve a feeling of warmth and comfort. The family wanted to use lots of natural materials, like reclaimed wood floors, stone, and granite. In addition, they wanted the house to be filled with light, using lots of large windows where possible. Every inch of the house needed to be rejuvenated, from the basement to the attic. When all was said and done, the homeowners got a home they love on the land they cherish The homeowners also wanted to be able to do lots of outdoor living and entertaining. A new blue stone patio, with grill and refrigerator make outdoor dining easier, while an outdoor fireplace helps extend the use of the space all year round. Brick and Hardie board siding are the perfect complement to the slate roof. The original slate from the rear of the home was reused on the front of the home and the front garage so that it would match. New slate was applied to the rear of the home and the addition. This project was truly satisfying and the homeowners LOVE their new residence.

Industrial Gym in a Barcelona Basement

The Old Green Corner

Conversión de un sótano dedicado a almacén a gimnasio professional de estilo industrial, mucho más agradable y chic. Trabajamos con un presupuesto reducido para intentar con lo mínimo hacer el máximo impacto. Para aumentar el nivel de luminosidad, necesario al pintar las paredes tan oscuras, optamos por colocar justo debajo del falso lucernario un gran tramo de espejos para reflejar al máximo la luz.

Seaport Village

CM Natural Designs

This condo was designed for a great client: a young professional male with modern and unfussy sensibilities. The goal was to create a space that represented this by using clean lines and blending natural and industrial tones and materials. Great care was taken to be sure that interest was created through a balance of high contrast and simplicity. And, of course, the entire design is meant to support and not distract from the incredible views. Photos by: Chipper Hatter

Twin Peaks Escape Pad

Knock Architecture and Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home yoga studio in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Gunflint

Schrader & Companies

Inspiration for a transitional indoor sport court in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and grey floor.

Silicon Valley Modern Pool House

jesse ososki art, inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary multipurpose gym in San Francisco with ceramic floors.

124 N. Gunston

Bruno Abisror - Sothebys International Realty

Beautifully designed by Giannetti Architects and skillfully built by Morrow & Morrow Construction in 2006 in the highly coveted guard gated Brentwood Circle. The stunning estate features 5bd/5.5ba including maid quarters, library, and detached pool house. Designer finishes throughout with wide plank hardwood floors, crown molding, and interior service elevator. Sumptuous master suite and bath with large terrace overlooking pool and yard. 3 additional bedroom suites + dance studio/4th bedroom upstairs. Spacious family room with custom built-ins, eat-in cook's kitchen with top of the line appliances and butler's pantry & nook. Formal living room w/ french limestone fireplace designed by Steve Gianetti and custom made in France, dining room, and office/library with floor-to ceiling mahogany built-in bookshelves & rolling ladder. Serene backyard with swimmer's pool & spa. Private and secure yet only minutes to the Village. This is a rare offering. Listed with Steven Moritz & Bruno Abisror. Post Rain - Jeff Ong Photos

Basements

Wright Construction Company

A professional-quality gym in your own basement, complete with workout bars and mirrors! If you like music and the tv with your workout, let Don know and he will add the correct wiring to the project! Add a bathroom with a shower, and you will pop out of your basement workout ready to go!

Spanish Style Texas Mesquite

Hardwood Design Company

Random Width Texas Mesquite Hardwood Flooring. Dark Hardwood Floors Contrasted With White Walls. Spanish Style Tiled Stairs. Rustic Ceiling Beams.
Design ideas for a mediterranean multipurpose gym in Austin with dark hardwood floors, white walls and brown floor.

Middlebury Home

Silver Maple Construction LLC

Photography by Susan Teare
This is an example of a country home yoga studio in Burlington with dark hardwood floors and red floor.

#AJMBLifeInTheSuburbs: A Full House Remodel

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

A complete home remodel, our #AJMBLifeInTheSuburbs project is the perfect Westfield, NJ story of keeping the charm in town. Our homeowners had a vision to blend their updated and current style with the original character that was within their home. Think dark wood millwork, original stained glass windows, and quirky little spaces. The end result is the perfect blend of historical Westfield charm paired with today's modern style.

Jules Leger Dr

OakWood Designers & Builders

This is an example of a large transitional home weight room in Ottawa with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rosedale Basement

MG Build Inc

Photo of a small traditional multipurpose gym in Toronto with white walls and ceramic floors.

Milestone

C.E.I.

This is an example of a large transitional home weight room in DC Metro with grey walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Madison Avenue, The Annex, Toronto

Sisters in Sync Design

Larry Arnal
Photo of a mid-sized traditional home yoga studio in Toronto with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Sherwood Park Renovation

Gentry Home Builders

Nicole Reid Photography
Mid-sized transitional multipurpose gym in Edmonton with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

New England Carriage House

David Scott Parker Architects Llc

Durston Saylor
Inspiration for a large traditional multipurpose gym in New York with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Interior Renovation Projects

IMPROVE or MOVE

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional multipurpose gym in New York with green walls and dark hardwood floors.

Modern Custom Home

Castro Home Builders

Large modern multipurpose gym in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Gym Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Ceramic 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.