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Having a home gym is a cost-effective way to maintain your workout routine.
Whether you’re a yogi or a gym rat, check out these home gym ideas for inspiration.
Maximize Natural Light
Give your home gym a light and airy feel by maximizing natural light.
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Add open storage for smaller workout equipment and accessories to keep them organized and accessible.
Hang Motivational Decor
Hang a framed motivational mantra on the wall that reflects your personality.
Use Vinyl Flooring
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Choose hard-wearing flooring to make your home gym functional.
San Francisco-based Geddes Ulinskas Architects created an at-home basement space for a golf-loving client.
“The ceiling was designed to evoke the feeling of rolling clouds overhead,” Ulinskas says.
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This home gym from Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions can be closed to keep gym equipment out of sight.
This home gym from Crisp Architects has blue accents and a sauna on the other side of the wall.
Install Glass Walls
Adding a few decor details can give your home gym design a lift.
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If you prefer to take the opposite approach to your recovery, consider acold plunge tub.
Add Bold Primary Colors
Add color to your home workout space for a bold look.
Texturize the Walls
Try hanging textured wallpaper on the walls of your home gym to add interest.
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Textured wallpaper adds some dimension to this bare bones, neutral-toned home gym from Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions.
What should you put in a home gym?
A home gym should include equipment that suits your specific workout preferences.
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That could include anything from a stationary bike to a treadmill to a Pilates machine.
Is a home gym worth it?
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