Exercise Space

Your exercise room can have a decorative element and still be highly functional.

When choosing an area of the home to use as exercise space, so many people go with a basement room.  I much prefer the idea of getting out of the basement and into a more engaging, inviting part of the home.

A great home gym.  Image via Zillow.
A great home gym. Image via Zillow.
Bright, open gym.  From Patio Cubee.
Bright, open gym. From Patio Cubee.
Gym desgined by Ilse Crawford.
Gym desgined by Ilse Crawford.

An exercise space should be an environment with plenty of light, not a sheet rock box.  If you plan for an an exercise room ahead of time, when building or remodeling, you can curate an area that’s derivative of the rest of the home.  Your exercise room can have a decorative element and still be highly functional.

Nice mix of materials in this exercise space.  From Elle Decor.
Nice mix of materials in this exercise space. From Elle Decor.
Work out with a view! From BilInterior.
Work out with a view! From BilInterior.
A contemporary home gym by Atelier AM.
A contemporary home gym by Atelier AM.

Stepping into a great space makes you feel motivated and inspired.  Being healthy and fit is all about feeling good.  A great exercise space enhances that experience.  Rather than retreat to a forgotten room, create a workout area that you always wan

Exercise in a space you enjoy! From Architectural Digest.
Exercise in a space you enjoy! From Architectural Digest.
Minimalist design makes the most of the scenery.  From Architectural Digest.
Minimalist design makes the most of the scenery. From Architectural Digest.