Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical home yoga studio in Toronto with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

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.

Soccer Fitness Area

Adaptiv DC

Home soccer training area. Glass wall, turf floor, moveable workout storage, digital graphic target wall. 5 target locations on wall have rear pressure sensors that trigger digital counter for scoring. Room is used for skills, speed/agility, and ball strike accuracy.

Mill District Residence

Studio Architects

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

Yoga Studio

Dawn Cook Design

Transitional home yoga studio in Cleveland.

Home Gym Yoga / Barre Wall

Adaptiv DC

The myWall system is the perfect fit for anyone working out from home. The system provides a fully customizable workout area with limited space requirements. The myWall panels are perfect for Yoga and Barre enthusiasts.

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.

Jarratt Avenue Historic Landmark

Avenue B Development

C. L. Fry Photo
Inspiration for a transitional multipurpose gym in Austin with white walls and black floor.

8th St. Manhattan Beach, CA

J. Dossick Designs

Walkthrough Productions
Photo of a large transitional multipurpose gym in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Ballet and Yoga Studio

Rosemary Lily

Mid-sized country home yoga studio in Detroit with purple walls and medium hardwood floors.

Home Gym

Possley Builders LLC

Wall of mirrors to watch yourself while working out. Makes the room appear larger than it is.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional multipurpose gym in Detroit with grey walls.

Lone Star

Schlauch Bottcher Construction (SBC)

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

Delightful Terrace Level in Roswell

Handcrafted Homes, Inc.

Glass pocket doors open up this exercise room into the playroom. Both rooms have carpet tiles, with the style transitioning from playful to a more understated look for the home gym. Gregg Willett Photography

Side Extension - Gym

Keeps Architect

Joaquin Gindre of Keeps Architect. Completed gym with access to the rear garden. Natural light floods through the rooms due to the vaulted ceiling and high-level glazing.

Neal Ave

Hartman Homes

Troy Theis Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country home yoga studio in Minneapolis with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

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

Cambridge Modern Bath & Gym

LDa Architecture & Interiors

Photography: Jorg Meyer
Inspiration for a modern multipurpose gym in Boston with beige walls.

St. Albert Regency Heights Estates - Interior Renovation

Four Elements Construction

Friends and neighbors of an owner of Four Elements asked for help in redesigning certain elements of the interior of their newer home on the main floor and basement to better reflect their tastes and wants (contemporary on the main floor with a more cozy rustic feel in the basement). They wanted to update the look of their living room, hallway desk area, and stairway to the basement. They also wanted to create a 'Game of Thrones' themed media room, update the look of their entire basement living area, add a scotch bar/seating nook, and create a new gym with a glass wall. New fireplace areas were created upstairs and downstairs with new bulkheads, new tile & brick facades, along with custom cabinets. A beautiful stained shiplap ceiling was added to the living room. Custom wall paneling was installed to areas on the main floor, stairway, and basement. Wood beams and posts were milled & installed downstairs, and a custom castle-styled barn door was created for the entry into the new medieval styled media room. A gym was built with a glass wall facing the basement living area. Floating shelves with accent lighting were installed throughout - check out the scotch tasting nook! The entire home was also repainted with modern but warm colors. This project turned out beautiful!

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.

Turner House

Koti Homes

This is an example of a large transitional multipurpose gym in Calgary with grey walls, cork floors and black floor.

Home Gym - Multipurpose Gym and Home Yoga Studio Design Ideas

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.