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Contemporary Home Gym with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Farmington 001
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Hill Country House
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In the meditation room, floor-to-ceiling windows frame one of the clients’ favorite views toward a nearby hilltop, and the grassy landscape seems to flow right into the house. Photo by Paul Finkel | Piston Design
South Buckinghamshire
South Buckinghamshire
True Blue ArchitectureTrue Blue Architecture
Krefeld - Erweiterung eines EFH aus den 60er Jahren durch Aufstockung
Krefeld - Erweiterung eines EFH aus den 60er Jahren durch Aufstockung
s.a.r.architekturs.a.r.architektur
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Laguna Beach - Temple Hills
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Durabuilt Vivacé Windows - Marcson Lotto Home
Durabuilt Vivacé Windows - Marcson Lotto Home
Durabuilt Windows & Doors Inc.Durabuilt Windows & Doors Inc.
Yoga studio with views of the expansive backyard and cozy patio area.
Dolores Park House
Dolores Park House
Yama ArchitectureYama Architecture
Attic space becomes yoga space with view of Dolores Park and lots of natural light. bruce damonte
Garden Studio Gym & Yoga Studio
Garden Studio Gym & Yoga Studio
Owl Garden StudiosOwl Garden Studios
Basement Remodel with Gym and Sauna in Atlanta
Basement Remodel with Gym and Sauna in Atlanta
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
In the exercise/weight room, we installed a reclaimed maple gym floor. As you can see from the picture below, we used the original basketball paint lines from the original court. We installed two, custom murals from photos of the client’s college alma mater. Both the weight room and the gym floor were wrapped in a tempered glass boundary to provide an open feel to the space.
Mirror-oriented view
Mirror-oriented view
Mirabello InteriorsMirabello Interiors
The area with a plant, yoga equipment, mirrors and cupboards.
Strawberry Ridge
Strawberry Ridge
NC Design Studio-ArchitectsNC Design Studio-Architects
Midland, Fitness Room
Midland, Fitness Room
Colleen Gahry-Robb for Ethan Allen Auburn Hills,MIColleen Gahry-Robb for Ethan Allen Auburn Hills,MI
Colleen Gahry-Robb, Interior Designer / Ethan Allen, Auburn Hills, MI
Bell Renovation
Bell Renovation
Alair Homes EdmontonAlair Homes Edmonton
Indoor Home Basketball Court
Indoor Home Basketball Court
Groom Construction Co., Inc.Groom Construction Co., Inc.
Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill
MATHISON | MATHISON ARCHITECTSMATHISON | MATHISON ARCHITECTS
Chuck Choi Architectural Photography
Heber, UT
Heber, UT
Timber Creek ConstructionTimber Creek Construction
Garden Gym with wildflower meadow
Garden Gym with wildflower meadow
eDEN Garden RoomseDEN Garden Rooms
Photo Credit: Anoushka Feiler
Yoga Room - Contemporary
Yoga Room - Contemporary
Home IngredientsHome Ingredients
Contemporary Basement Construction in Battersea by London Basement
Contemporary Basement Construction in Battersea by London Basement
London BasementLondon Basement

Contemporary Home Gym with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

Home gyms are a wonderful luxury if fitness is a priority. The freedom and flexibility offered by building a contemporary home gym or exercise room at home is a great investment, and will soon recoup its worth in memberships. Design ideas might conjure up images of exercise bikes, treadmills and heavy weights, but if that isn’t your thing it can really be as simple as having an open, airy, mirrored studio in which to practice yoga or pilates.

How to find ideas for my home gym?

The first consideration for your contemporary home gym design is finding the space, the second is working out how this space will accommodate the gym equipment that you require. You may have a spare room, loft, basement or garage that can be fitted for purpose, but there’s more to home gyms than just bringing in the right equipment – you will want to consider hygiene, ventilation, your flooring and ease of movement around the space. Try looking through the photos from design professionals to find inspiration on how to furnish and decorate your home gym, and filter by style, budget, size, type, flooring and colours to find designs that could work for you.

How to choose the right gym equipment?

The home exercise equipment you should invest in will depend on whether you are a cardio or weights lover, and there are ideas for every budget varying from the humble skipping rope, to medicine balls, dumbbells and weight benches, or go all out with a state-of-the-art multi gym and motorised treadmills or cross-trainers. If your workouts don’t involve any fitness equipment, a bright studio space will offer the perfect environment for exercise – just add your yoga mat, a ballet barre or soft stretching area and you’ll have all you need. If you really want to go all out, and dance is your typical workout of choice, you might even consider a sprung floor. The home gym is the one room where mirrors aren’t decor, so install a mirrored wall so you can keep proper form whilst exercising.

How do I convert my space into a home gym?

Your first consideration in a home gym is space – you need to keep enough space between your gym machines to allow safe and easy movement. Designating extra space for stretching can be as important as finding room for a rowing machine and weights. Good ventilation is essential – if you have insufficient windows for good air flow then you can add extractor fans and consider installing air conditioning for climate control. Access to an electrical supply through floor recessed power points is important for your workout equipment and you may want to consider allowing for a TV and sound system. Think carefully about lighting when considering home gym ideas and ideally avoid low-hanging lights or lighting that will give off a lot of heat, as keeping cool whilst exercising is critical to comfort.

What should I do for the flooring?

Before bringing any large scale home fitness equipment into the room and dreaming up grandiose home gym ideas, take into account how much weight your floors can take. Unless your gym is on the ground floor, you may need to strengthen your flooring. Suspending timber floors may need reinforcing, and outdoor buildings such as sheds will need a minimum of 150mm joists to support equipment. If in any doubt, consult a structural engineer – nothing interrupts a workout like falling through your home gym floor! When it comes to the covering, vinyl, rubber and foam tiles or interlocking floor mats are all good options as they provide spring and a soft surface if you are in contact with the floor often.
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