35 Inspiring Home Gym Ideas to Energize Your Workout Routine

Creating a home gym is a budget-friendly way to keep up with your fitness routine without needing to leave the house. Depending on your home’s size, budget, and preferred exercise methods, there are numerous home gym ideas to help you set up a dedicated workout space in a basement corner, attic, garage, spare bedroom, or even a standalone structure like a shed or barn.

Designing a home gym that complements your home’s style can boost your motivation to exercise and make the most of the space. You can customize the room to match your interior design and workout preferences, equipped with everything from yoga mats to exercise machines, weightlifting gear, resistance bands, and more.

Whether you prefer yoga or intense workouts, these chic home-based gyms, available in various sizes and layouts, will help you stay fit and stylish.

Repurpose the Sunroom

The Novogratz

Turn your sunroom into a small home exercise room with a hanging punching bag, whimsical lighting, space for a yoga mat, and a bright, leafy view.

Paint the Walls Gray

Marea Clark Interiors

Create a soothing home gym with gray wall paint, low-slung pale wood open shelving, and a black-and-white photograph for visual interest.

Add Wallpaper

Interior Impressions

Transform your home office workout space with flowery green-and-white wallpaper that adds decoration and serves as a focal point.

Create a Zen Space

Leanne Ford Interiors 

Convert a tool shed into a whitewashed, atmospheric yoga studio with neutral-toned accessories for a tranquil zen feel.

Hang Motivational Decor

The Lily Pad Cottage

Revamp your small workout room with leftover paint, a stained wood paneled accent wall, and open shelving adorned with a framed motivational mantra.

Use the Space You Have

Alvin Wayne

Keep it simple in a NYC apartment by placing an exercise bike in front of floor-to-ceiling windows for convenient access.

Add Open Equipment Storage

The Lily Pad Cottage

Organize your equipment with simple storage solutions like wall hooks for towels and hoodies, racks for yoga mats, metal shelving for weights, and storage baskets for exercise bands.

Convert a Spare Room

Living with Lolo 

Turn a spare room into a home gym with large equipment against the walls, complemented by wall art and decorative accents.

Add a Rock Climbing Wall

Emily Henderson Design 

Install a kid-friendly climbing wall that doubles as decor in a playroom or family space.

Carve Out a Corner Space

Blanco Bungalow

Integrate an exercise bike into a living room corner with thoughtful decor to blend seamlessly with your home’s aesthetic.

Use Cool Blues and Greens

 Living with Lolo

Decorate your home gym in soothing shades of blue and green, accented with midcentury modern elements and closed basket storage.

Use Natural Materials

NW3 Interiors

Design a London home workout room with exposed brick, herringbone wood floors, and gear made from warm materials like leather and wood.

Build a Standalone Room

WRJ Design 

Construct a freestanding workout studio with expansive windows offering scenic views, designed as a modern take on a traditional barn.

Add a Barn Door Entrance

Michelle Berwick Design

Incorporate a gym into a primary bedroom with rustic barn doors for privacy and style.

Maximize Natural Light

Crisp Architects

Create an airy home gym with pale neutral tones and large windows that provide views of the outdoors.

Paint the Ceiling Dark

Jessica Lagrange Interiors

Define a basement gym area with a dark ceiling that enhances the space’s atmosphere.

Build a Basement Gym

 Michelle Berwick Design

Brighten up a basement gym with white paint, built-in lights, glass features, and a carefully selected array of equipment.

Build a Custom Space

Geddes Ulinskas Architects

Customize a basement into a unique golf practice space with striking design elements and a ceiling resembling rolling clouds.

Add a Striking Ceiling

Geddes Ulinskas Architects

Enhance a basement golf room with a custom ceiling design that conceals structural elements and adds visual interest.

Build a Squash Court

 Crisp Architects 

Design a home squash court with open glass walls and gallery seating for a spacious and engaging exercise space.

Add Sliding Doors

Interior Impressions

Enclose a home gym with stylish glass-paneled sliding doors that offer both privacy and natural light.

Hang Humorous Wall Art

The Lily Pad Cottage

Personalize your home gym with humorous framed prints that add personality and motivation.

Accent With Wood

Heather Hilliard Design

Warm up a gray-and-white gym with extensive wood accents on walls and flooring.

Make It Kid-Friendly

Emily Henderson Design

Entertain kids with an indoor basketball hoop on a shiplap wall, complete with a wire basket for ball storage.

Hang Large Wall Mirrors

The Lily Pad Cottage

Enlarge a small workout room with large framed mirrors that reflect light and create the illusion of more space.

Accessorize With Color

Crisp Architects 

Energize a neutral-toned gym with colorful accents on accessories like mats and exercise balls.

Add Glass Walls

Michelle Berwick Design

Elevate a basement gym with glass walls and tiled stairs that add a contemporary touch.

Double Space With Mirrors

Crisp Architects

Increase the sense of space in a gym with equipment by installing large mirrors that also serve as form-checking aids.

Add a Sauna

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Create a luxurious home gym experience with an adjacent sauna or cold plunge tub for post-workout relaxation.

Keep the Windows Bare

Crisp Architects 

Embrace natural light in a gym by leaving windows unadorned, enhancing the connection with the outdoors.

Add Bold Primary Colors

 Kendall Wilkinson Design

Design a vibrant basketball court and pool room with industrial details and striking primary color accents.

Use Vinyl Flooring

 M. Lavender Interiors 

Opt for durable vinyl flooring in a no-nonsense gym setup focused on serious fitness training.

Turn the Attic Into a Gym

Brad Ramsey Interiors 

Convert an attic into a workout space with neutral colors that reflect ample natural light from large windows.

Add Wall Texture

Interior Impressions

Add depth to a neutral-toned gym with textured wallpaper that enhances visual interest.

Add a Sunken Putting Green

Kate Marker Interiors

Incorporate a sunken putting green into a family room for leisurely golf practice at home.