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Medium Sized Home Gym with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Matthew Millman
Home Gym
Home Gym
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Terry Roberts Photography
Home Library Turned India Inspired Yoga Studio
Home Library Turned India Inspired Yoga Studio
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Yoga Studio
Yoga Studio
Von Dreele-Freerksen Construction CompanyVon Dreele-Freerksen Construction Company
Precise plaster work was applied to soften ceiling ridges, creating a harmonious flow from the floor to the ceiling through a variety of materials and textures. Photos: Mike Kraskel
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Beverly Hills Charm
SoCal ContractorSoCal 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.
Madison Avenue, The Annex, Toronto
Madison Avenue, The Annex, Toronto
Sisters in Sync DesignSisters in Sync Design
Larry Arnal
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Sherwood Park Renovation
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Crystal Cove VI
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Polk Home
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Modern Custom Home in Hollywood Hills, CA
Modern Custom Home in Hollywood Hills, CA
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Geneva Court Basement
Geneva Court Basement
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
Basement workout area with glass walls and workout equipment. ©Finished Basement Company
946 Seasage Drive | Delray Beach, Florida
946 Seasage Drive | Delray Beach, Florida
Judi Lukens & Kim LekasJudi Lukens & Kim Lekas
Home Gym
Poggio Capraio - Capalbio
Poggio Capraio - Capalbio
Andrea De PaoliAndrea De Paoli
Andrea De Paoli
Chevy Chase Village
Chevy Chase Village
Palindrome Design, LLCPalindrome Design, LLC
Townhouse in Lisbon historical neighborhood
Townhouse in Lisbon historical neighborhood
B.Spoken SolutionsB.Spoken Solutions
Miguel Simas (Arquitect), Pedro Freitas (Photographer), Sa Aranha & Vasconcellos (Interior Decor)
Geneva Court Basement
Geneva Court Basement
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
Basement workout area with glass walls and workout equipment. ©Finished Basement Company
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury home gym & workout room
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury home gym & workout room
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury home gym & workout room. Photo by William MacCollum.
Bit by Bit
Bit by Bit
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
When we first saw this basement space, it was raw, old and full of stuff, including a lot of plumbing and HVAC covering the ceiling. We were able to move a good portion of the " stuff in the ceiling" and create enough height for a great work out room, complete with mirrors and ballet bars. We kept the brick wall, from the homes original foundation and painted it to brighten up the space. It's such a thrill to design spaces where we have to learn a lot in order to get it right. The ballerina of the family loves it - job well done! Joe Kwon Photography

Medium Sized Home Gym with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

Home gyms are a wonderful luxury if fitness is a priority. The freedom and flexibility offered by building a 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 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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