Masculine Home Gym

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Fitness and Gym Cork Flooring

iCork Floor

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Owl Creek Ranch

Menendez Architects PC

The mirrored wall opposite the exercise porch bi-fold doors create a "see-through" effect of the space.

South Buckinghamshire

True Blue Architecture

Private Waterfront Accessory Structures on the Chester River

Purple Cherry Architects

One of nine structures located on the estate, the timber-frame entertaining barn doubles as both a recreational space and an entertaining space in which to host large events.

Modern Lake House

Studio McGee

South Shore Custom Home in Cincinnati

Hensley Custom Building Group

A fully outfitted gym just off the seating area is the perfect spot to work out.

Eco Luxe Spa

User

The cabinetry are made locally with FSC wood, non-toxic finishes and knobs (which look like ivory) made from renewable Tagua nut. The counters are recycled marble and the facade of the desk is natural shell laminate. The curtains are made by fair trade artisans from silk and the floor is formaldehyde-free bamboo. The walls are reclaimed wood from an Amish barn built in the 1800s. It is decorated with more of the natural shell laminate at chair rail height.

The Bunker

John West Stoddard, Inc.

The interior of The Bunker has exposed framing and great natural light from the three skylights. With the barn doors open it is a great place to workout.

VILLA AMAZONÍA

Pili Molina | Masfotogenica Interiorismo

Este espacio era muy poco apetecible porque era grande y frío. Decidimos diseñar un gran gimnasio con paredes paneladas en roble natural, sauna abierta por vidrios y una gran puerta corredera que queda oculta en la pared cuando se necesita. This space was very unappetizing because it was big and cold. We decided to design a large gym with natural oak paneled walls, a glass-opened sauna and a large sliding door that is hidden in the wall when needed.

Benedict Dale

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

A view of the changing room inside the poolhouse, wkth the sitting and kitchen/dining areas beyond..

Home Gym

Tim Barber Architects

California Contemporary

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Langdon Clay

Indoor Putting Greens

PlushGrass Custom Synthetic Turf

This is a golf training facility near Colorado Springs, CO. The floor is an artificial putting surface. There is a tee pad near one of the overhead doors for shooting to the driving range just outside.

Private Residence

Forbes Design Consultants

Modern Lake House

Studio McGee

Multipurpose Gym Design Ideas with Brown 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.