Warmly contemporary, airy, and above all welcoming, this single-family home in the heart of the city blends family-friendly living – and playing – space with rooms designed for large-scale entertaining. As at ease hosting a team’s worth of basketball-dribbling youngsters as it is gathering hundreds of philanthropy-minded guests for worthy causes, it transitions between the two without care or concern. An open floor plan is thoughtfully segmented by custom millwork designed to define spaces, provide storage, and cozy large expanses of space. Sleek, yet never cold, its gallery-like ambiance accommodates an art collection that ranges from the ethnic and organic to the textural, streamlined furniture silhouettes, quietly dynamic fabrics, and an arms-wide-open policy toward the two young boys who call this house home. Of course, like any family home, the kitchen is its heart. Here, linear forms – think wall upon wall of concealed cabinets, hugely paned windows, and an elongated island that seats eight even as it provides generous prep and serving space – define the ultimate in contemporary urban living. Photo Credit: Werner Straube

Climbing Wall

Williams Contracting, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional home climbing wall in Seattle with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Mansarda MC

Mauro C

Inspiration for a small contemporary multipurpose gym with white walls, light hardwood floors and exposed beam.

North Point

Periana Architecture

Design ideas for a large contemporary multipurpose gym in Los Angeles with grey floor, white walls, concrete floors and vaulted.

Small Home Gym

Greatmats

"As seen in the picture, I use the pebble 3/4'' tiles for my home gym. I was concerned about installing a workout area in a room with a tile floor, so I elected to go with the thicker foam tiles. Greatmats was awesome- I requested three samples from them, which arrived quickly and were free! It was extremely helpful being able to compare the densities, weights, and textures of all three samples side-by-side. The other two samples were roughly a half-inch thick and it was apparent the 3/4'' was the way to go for my purposes. I try not to drop any weights- more to take care of the equipment than out of a fear of damaging the underlying tile- but I love the peace of mind the mats give me to set down a deadlift relatively firmly or letting a weight slip out of my hand and not have to worry about any damage to the floor below. The density is perfect- firm enough to not feel 'squishy' underfoot (I was concerned about my feet sinking in and being unstable during squats, but that hasn't been an issue), but still enough cushioning to soften a weight being dropped. Installation was a breeze- I went to Home Depot and bought a 3' straightedge which helped tremendously. Because I installed wall-to-wall, I had to trim about a half-dozen tiles. Just make sure you have a fresh blade on your utility knife and the cuts will go much faster. I have yet to mop it or spill any water on the floor other than sweat, but I haven't noticed any liquid seeping through and they're very easy to sweep/mop up. Excellent product- I actually plan to buy a few more to finish off the room!" - Allen, San Diego, CA https://www.greatmats.com/flooring/exercise-room-flooring.php

2015 Dream Home

High Mark Homes Ltd.

This is an example of a transitional multipurpose gym in Edmonton with white walls and black floor.

Weatherwell Elite Aluminum Shutters - Outdoor Living

Dynamic Property Services, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial multipurpose gym in Tampa with white walls.

Hidden Hills CA

Julia Wong Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional home weight room in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Wallace Residence

Cooper Johnson Smith Architects and Town Planners

Alvarez Photography
Inspiration for a traditional multipurpose gym in Tampa with white walls, carpet and grey floor.

Beverly Hills Charm

SoCal Contractor

Our favorite part of this room is the mirrored door and soft rug with soothing, Earthy colors. Put down a rug and two yoga mats for an easy way to convert an used room into a yoga or exercise space.

Specialty Rooms

Juxtapose Designs

Photo of a large transitional multipurpose gym in Other with white walls.

Manhattan Beach - Hill Section

Silicon Bay

A home gym is a great addition to any modern home. This large room offers ample space to add equipment for weight training for to simple stretch out for yoga days. A wall of mirrors allows you to focus on your movements and ensure correct form. The attached bath offers a steam shower for post workout clean ups and a dry sauna for sore muscles.

Whitfield Ave East

Building Solutions and Design, Inc

Architect: Nadav Rokach Interior Design: Eliana Rokach Contractor: Building Solutions and Design, Inc Staging: Rachel Leigh Ward/ Meredit Baer
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home yoga studio in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Medina Sport Court with Exercise and Game Room

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com Unmatched graffiti art completes the room - as does the great garage door walls separating the workout room and basketball court.

Lake Elmo Lodge

Peter Eskuche, AIA

LandMark Photography/Spacecrafters
Design ideas for an expansive transitional indoor sport court in Minneapolis with white walls and blue floor.

Plantation Shutters

Chio's Interior Designs

3 1/2" Wood Plantation Shutters in a home gym.
Photo of a large traditional home weight room in Miami with white walls and concrete floors.

Banks Place

Surfside Home Co.

Mid-sized beach style home weight room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Gym and Office

Julissa Veronica Designs

Grey vinyl floors, dark green cabinets, Quartz countertop, black hardware. Black dutch door, garage door with extra insultation.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary multipurpose gym in Los Angeles with white walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.

villa contemporanea in collina 450mq

Casa&Giardino_Design

progetto di ristrutturazione villa sul Garda con apmpliamento, palestra con grande vetrata con vista sul lago, grandi finestre scorrevoli elettriche. Attrezzi Tehnogym

Greenwich Luxury Indoor-Outdoor Custom Home

The RAM Group

This is an example of a traditional indoor sport court in New York with white walls.

Home Gym Design Ideas with White Walls

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.