Let’s face it, the idea of rolling out of bed, braving the cold morning air, and driving to the gym can sometimes feel like a workout in itself. I get it.
The idea of a home gym has always been attractive. You can grab your favourite pre-workout drink in the warm, ditch the early alarms, travel time and ditch that monthly membership fee.
If you already work from home too, you might be limited on the space available to setup a home gym. Whether you have a spare cupboard, a corner or a dedicated room available, take inspiration from these stunning small home gym design ideas.
21 Small Home Gym Design Ideas That Will Work In Any Space
1.Don’t Forget The Fifth Wall!
In the design world, the fifth wall is largely talked about, and one not to forget. This small yet enviable home office space is set apart with the black ceiling. Not only does it contrast beautifully with the white, but it draws the eye up, giving the illusion of a bigger space.
We love the addition of the wall storage and small decor pieces to make it feel slightly more luxurious.
2. Utilise A Portion of Your Garage
If you have a garage space, stealing a tiny portion for a home gym can be a sensible and easy solution.
Make the space feel more intentional by adding a workout mat, wall decor and wall hung storage options to keep your shoes and other gym essentials secure and dry.
3. Bring The Outside In With Slat Wood Panelling
Slat wood panelling has had a huge revival in the last couple of years. It looks amazing in gym spaces as it brings a zen, minimalist feel to the space.
You only need to utilise it on one wall to feel the effects of it. The perfect way to bring the outside world in.
4. Include Storage & Seating Options
If you do have a larger space to play with, rather than just slotting your gym equipment into place, can you build some worthwhile storage options into the room too?
Combine both closed units for storage of clothing, gym equipment and open shelving for a decorative appeal in the room.
5. Lean Into Moody Shades For A Luxe Feel
Whilst your less than standard gym equipment carries a slightly heftier price tag, options for leather gym equipment options instantly makes the gym experience feel luxurious.
Brown leather is an absolute YES from me. It’s hard wearing, looks amazing and brings a touch of masculinity with it. Combine with black accents to tie the space together.
6. Add Half Wall Panelling
Plain walls can feel flat and boring, especially in a home gym where you want to feel inspired. Adding half wall panelling around the perimeter of the space will add instant depth and definition, whilst it also provides a great barrier for any knocks and scuffs that happen on the walls.
7. Create A Minimalist Home Gym
I mean, if we had all the space in the world, this would be the home gym. But you can still take inspiration from these design accents.
A minimalist space will make you feel productive and calm. Swap a traditional gym floor mat for a gorgeous area rug, it instantly sets a boundary in the space and adds a design accent.
Combine wooden tones and neutral walls for a gym design that can breathe, and looks amazing.
8. Make A Statement With A Feature Wall
Lift that space and add a stand out feature wall to your home gym. Pick a wallpaper or wall mural that will inspire you.
Whatever colours feature on the wallpaper, just ensure you use similar tones throughout the rest of your design for a cohesive feel in the room.
9. Farmhouse Sliding Doors For Definition
There’s not a space in a home that could benefit from black farmhouse sliding doors. They work in any space and are great space savers as you don’t have to worry about the door swing in a small space that can take up a huge amount of space.
The glass partition keeps the gym feeling light and airy, yet can be closed for privacy when required.
10. Genius Grid Storage
How genius is this grid storage? Any type of storage that can be wall mounted is a hack for small home gyms.
This grid system can store anything from dumbbells to screens, yoga mats and medicine balls. We love it!
11. Bring The Neon Lights To The Party
Even if you have a dedicated corner or wall space for your home gym, you can make a fun, engaging design accent out of it.
Adding a neon light like this is a fun way to elevate your chosen space. Choose a slogan or word that means something to you and inspires you during your home workout sessions.
12. Build Up Storage Space To The Ceiling
The greatest small home gym hack is to build up storage space on the wall from the floor to the ceiling. Maximise every inch of opportunity!
Combine floor mounted storage, baskets and rack like storage so you can securely store all of your essentials for the gym when not in use.
13. Opt For Wall Mounted Exercise Equipment
Gym equipment takes up a huge amount of space which can make navigating a home gym difficult. Opt for wall mounted exercise equipment always.
Take inspiration from the below. Whether it’s a weights rack or a running machine, equipment that can be folded away when not in use will aid the flow in the room, and help the space double up for something else when not in use.
14. Get Crafty With Pegboard Storage
Bring a rustic feel to your home gym with pegboard storage like shown below.
This is a fun way to transform your empty walls, and get extra storage space without eating into the floor. Combine the variation of shelves, colours and types of items for added visual interest.
15. Add A Masculine Touch
It’s all about the leather look again… This is perhaps one of my favourite styles in a gym, it brings a masculine touch with serious luxe vibes.
16. Introduce Rolling Storage
If you’re not able to add decent wall storage to your home gym, opt for rolling storage options instead. Be it your dumbbells or pieces of exercise equipment, add it to rolling storage so it can easily be transported and stored away in a cupboard when not in use.
17. Revamp Your Downstairs Cupboard Space
Home gyms can be created out of the smallest spaces. We love this downstairs cupboard space that has totally been transformed into a small home gym.
You could maximise space like this even further by opting for foldable, wall mounted exercise equipment.
18. Make The Most of Corner Space
Corners were designed to be utilised. Even if you have a corner to work from, you can make it happen with clever wall mounted storage options.
Simply pull out a yoga mat into the corner when you’re ready to workout, or add a gorgeous area rug to the area so it has added design appeal.
19. Combine Storage Options
Be savvy with your storage options. You don’t have to settle on a single cabinet to store your gym gear.
Make like the below and combine shelving, baskets and floor standing storage so you can store relevant items to these areas. It adds further visual interest and makes the most of the space you do have available.
20. Utilise Wall Space
Wall space will always be the best space for storage where space is a premium.
We love this way of storing yoga mats behind a shelf. Finish with decor accessories to inspire those home workouts.
21. Zone Spaces
For larger home gyms, try and zone spaces as you have in a gym. Utilise floor tiles in the space where you are lifting as your flooring will need extra support in these areas.
Add a feature wall and some fun motivational quotes to get you through your sessions, Britney knows!
