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Multi-use Home Gym Ideas and Designs

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Smiens Whole House Northfield
Smiens Whole House Northfield
College City Design BuildCollege City Design Build
Gymspace
Gymspace
Made of WoodMade of Wood
Exercise Barn
Exercise Barn
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California Contemporary
California Contemporary
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
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Punkatassat Farm
BensonwoodBensonwood
Dewing Schmid Kearns
A Young Family's Dream Home
A Young Family's Dream Home
Donna Mancini Interiors & FlooringDonna Mancini Interiors & Flooring
Stately Colonial
Stately Colonial
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
Eco Luxe Spa
Eco Luxe Spa
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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.
Ashton Woods Atlanta Basements
Ashton Woods Atlanta Basements
Ashton WoodsAshton Woods
With a personal gym, there's no excuse to not exercise daily! (Designed by Artisan Design Group)
Riverside Basement Renovation
Riverside Basement Renovation
Daniel M Martin, Architect LLCDaniel M Martin, Architect LLC
This modern, industrial basement renovation includes a conversation sitting area and game room, bar, pool table, large movie viewing area, dart board and large, fully equipped exercise room. The design features stained concrete floors, feature walls and bar fronts of reclaimed pallets and reused painted boards, bar tops and counters of reclaimed pine planks and stripped existing steel columns. Decor includes industrial style furniture from Restoration Hardware, track lighting and leather club chairs of different colors. The client added personal touches of favorite album covers displayed on wall shelves, a multicolored Buzz mascott from Georgia Tech and a unique grid of canvases with colors of all colleges attended by family members painted by the family. Photos are by the architect.
Acacia Custom
Acacia Custom
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Photographer:Jeri Koegel Architect: Brandon Architects Builder : Patterson Custom Homes
Specialty Rooms
Specialty Rooms
Juxtapose DesignsJuxtapose Designs
Regents Park
Regents Park
MMM Architects LtdMMM Architects Ltd
Benedict Dale
Battle Associates Outbuildings
Battle Associates Outbuildings
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
Outbuildings grow out of their particular function and context. Design maintains unity with the main house and yet creates interesting elements to the outbuildings itself, treating it like an accent piece.
reclaimed wood
reclaimed wood
deco trim inc.deco trim inc.
stauber studio
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899
Rite Way Custom HomesRite Way Custom Homes
Smiens Lower Level
Smiens Lower Level
Rebecca Ryan DesignRebecca Ryan Design
Basement pool in London
Basement pool in London
Design by GuncastDesign by Guncast
Indoor spa and gym area; Image courtesy of Andrew Harper - www.holdenharper.co.uk
Tiburon Gym and Snack Bar
Tiburon Gym and Snack Bar
ThompsonBrooks,Inc.ThompsonBrooks,Inc.
Sheahan and Quandt Architects
604 Acacia - Brandon Architects - Patterson Construction http://www.brandonarch
604 Acacia - Brandon Architects - Patterson Construction http://www.brandonarch
Jeri Koegel PhotographyJeri Koegel Photography
Jeri Koegel

Multi-use Home Gym 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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