Fulfilling a vision of the future to gather an expanding family, the open home is designed for multi-generational use, while also supporting the everyday lifestyle of the two homeowners. The home is flush with natural light and expansive views of the landscape in an established Wisconsin village. Charming European homes, rich with interesting details and fine millwork, inspired the design for the Modern European Residence. The theming is rooted in historical European style, but modernized through simple architectural shapes and clean lines that steer focus to the beautifully aligned details. Ceiling beams, wallpaper treatments, rugs and furnishings create definition to each space, and fabrics and patterns stand out as visual interest and subtle additions of color. A brighter look is achieved through a clean neutral color palette of quality natural materials in warm whites and lighter woods, contrasting with color and patterned elements. The transitional background creates a modern twist on a traditional home that delivers the desired formal house with comfortable elegance.

Courtyard Residence

RYAN ASSOCIATES GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Matthew Millman
Mid-sized modern home yoga studio in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors.

Lone Star

Schlauch Bottcher Construction (SBC)

Arts and crafts multipurpose gym in Other with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Taylor Creek Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional home yoga studio in Minneapolis with beige walls, vinyl floors and black floor.

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.

Modern Custom Home in Hollywood Hills, CA

Levi Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized modern home yoga studio in Los Angeles with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Lincoln Park - Fremont

Middlefork Development LLC

This unique city-home is designed with a center entry, flanked by formal living and dining rooms on either side. An expansive gourmet kitchen / great room spans the rear of the main floor, opening onto a terraced outdoor space comprised of more than 700SF. The home also boasts an open, four-story staircase flooded with natural, southern light, as well as a lower level family room, four bedrooms (including two en-suite) on the second floor, and an additional two bedrooms and study on the third floor. A spacious, 500SF roof deck is accessible from the top of the staircase, providing additional outdoor space for play and entertainment. Due to the location and shape of the site, there is a 2-car, heated garage under the house, providing direct entry from the garage into the lower level mudroom. Two additional off-street parking spots are also provided in the covered driveway leading to the garage. Designed with family living in mind, the home has also been designed for entertaining and to embrace life's creature comforts. Pre-wired with HD Video, Audio and comprehensive low-voltage services, the home is able to accommodate and distribute any low voltage services requested by the homeowner. This home was pre-sold during construction. Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing

Annex - Three Storey Renovation

Geometra Design Ltd.

Arnal Photography
Transitional home yoga studio in Toronto with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Water Front Transitional Perfection

Dave Brewer Homes

Harvey Smith Photography
Design ideas for a traditional home weight room in Orlando with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Munro Exercise Room

Wood Wise Design & Remodeling

An unfinished portion of the basement is now this family's new workout room. Careful attention was given to create a bright and inviting space. Details such as recessed lighting, walls of mirrors, and organized storage for exercise equipment add to the appeal. Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is the perfect choice of flooring.

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

Industrial Cross-Fit Gym

Meyer Design

Cross-Fit Gym for all of your exercise needs. Photos: Reel Tour Media
Large modern multipurpose gym in Chicago with white walls, vinyl floors, black floor and coffered.

Home Ballet and Yoga Studio

Rosemary Lily

Photo of a mid-sized country home gym in Detroit with purple walls and vinyl floors.

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!

Carolina Hospitality

McSpadden Homes

Stephen Young Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional multipurpose gym in Charlotte with beige walls and vinyl floors.

Custom Finished Basement

Matrix Home Solutions

Custom home gym with space for multi-use & activities.
Design ideas for a contemporary multipurpose gym in Chicago with beige walls, vinyl floors and exposed beam.

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.

Home Gym

Karp Associates Inc.

Mid-sized transitional home gym in Other with beige walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Home Gym Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Vinyl 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.