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Let's call it what it is: Working out is, well, a workout. But the right environment can make it so much better—both on your mind and body—especially if you're working out at home. In fact, a well-designed gym in your house can motivate you to hit your fitness goals even more. And exercise equipment definitely doesn't have to be the antithesis of chic. If you're looking for inspiration to make your home gym look more polished and be more functional, you're in the right place. Whether you've got a spare room, a corner, an outdoor space, or even a full basement ready to be converted, these home gym ideas will keep you covered.

Part workout studio and part meditation pad, this home gym designed by Sherry Hart and Jennifer Jones Condon does it all. See those pretty gold and white decorative objects? They're actually weights that double as sculptures. Seagrass meditation cushions and a daybed are there when a head-clearing is preferred to sweating it out on the Peloton.

If you're someone who prefers exercising outside, then make sure you design a home gym you'll actually use by choosing a spot with plenty of direct sunlight. In this converted barn by General Assembly, the accordion doors open all the way up for fresh air exposure. You could always just install a fan for the effect of a cool breeze if real exterior access isn't an option!

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Heather Hilliard made this home gym look elegant by painting it a cool shade of gray and opting for exercise equipment in a similar tone. The consistent color story makes everything feel chic and elevated without having to compromise on functionality. Also, a wall-to-wall mirror can help you work on your form while also making a stuffy basement or small gym feel much larger.

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This pretty home gym designed by Cass + Nico is tasteful, calming, and practical all at the same time. And it can double as a home office when not being used for workouts.

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Crisp white paint isn't the only option! In fact, sometimes a moody deep tone enhances the sense of intimacy and simply makes the space cooler. Here, design firm Sunny Circle Studio used Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue, hung abstract art, and incorporated decorative seating.

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Leanne Ford transformed a backyard barn into a striking home yoga studio. The leaning tree branch is the perfect wabi-sabi addition (it's a great plant choice when on a tight budget). If you don't have a backyard garden shed or barn to convert, consider painting the floor and walls of an unused garage white and then furnishing the space with stylish cream meditation cushions and mats.

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You don't need a massive space to create a great home gym you'll actually use. Nestled into a corner with a single wall designated for storage, this home gym by Kelly Finley of Joy Street Design packs all the essentials into a small would-be storage room. A painted yellow ceiling makes for a sunny atmosphere. And colorful Flor tiles are easy on the knees!

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Mirrored walls are a gym design staple, but why not make your home workout space speak to your grand sense of style? Instead of plain mirrored walls, take note of this space by Ken Fulk and install an elaborate floor-length gilt mirror, hang pendants, and secure pretty wall sconces for extra task lighting.

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Now, this is a good use of basement space. In this home designed by Breegan Jane, the indoor swimming pool area feels sexy and stylish as well as serene thanks to the circadian rhythm light system that changes color and moderates the internal clock. Opt for a long, slim design that stretches from wall to wall to accommodate a narrow floor plan and allow you to get in those laps. If you can't make yours long enough for laps, install a jet that allows you to swim against the current in place.

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If your media room shares a space with a home gym and/or home office, consider creating more separation with a sliding door. It'll help delineate the hobbies done there and add a little privacy without taking up all the space a swing door would. Another space-saver? An exercise machine that gets it all done with one piece of equipment:

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Have fun with design treatments, like wallpaper and decorative paint on windows and ceiling moldings. In this former bedroom and now home gym designed by Brad Krefman, "plaid wallpaper adds whimsy," he says, and a view of the backyard makes it feel fresh and inviting.

Think about what you'll be using the space for so you can set the right mood that'll actually inspire you to, well, use it. In this space, Regan Baker Design incorporated plenty of nature-inspired decor to create a calming environment, from the hanging greenery to the decorative wood wall piece and wave-like wallpaper. It's perfect for yoga and other restorative mat routines.

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If space and budget allow, add some bells and whistles, like a home sauna for some post-workout detoxing. Here, Studio Griffiths gave this wooden paneling an inky stain, and then back-lit the walls for added drama (heat-resistant lights are a sauna essential). This ensures an easy transition to the edgy concrete materials used in the adjacent space.

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Designed by Lauren Buxbaum Gordon of Nate Berkus Associates, this basement-level home gym appears to be double its actual size because of the floor-to-ceiling mirrors. The floors are painted white to enhance that fresh, wide-open feeling.

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Design couple The Novogratz turned their sunroom into a personal gym. The large windows give the effect of being outside—but with air conditioning! To ensure the room can also be used for other activities like reading, resting, meditating, or even as a mudroom, they kept the useable floor space mostly bare and dressed it up with whimsical lighting, floating shelves, and some artwork.

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Choose a modern dresser or sideboard to store your belongings in style and then opt for a statement piece to jazz up the walls as Nicole Hollis did here. Then set up equipment near a window, if you can.

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Use fun versions of sporty accessories and equipment as decor, like a surfboard, or in this case, skateboards. Alexander Design also opted for quirky, playful seating and neon wall art to keep the energy up in this modern home gym. A punching bag like this one also doubles as decor.

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This is not your average home gym. Heather Hilliard Design converted this basement into an elevated squash court so the homeowner could practice and play whenever. The leather chairs and sitting area right outside provide a seat for lacing up or viewing.

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If you don't have space for a home gym inside your house, or you already have one but also want to take it outside, utilize your backyard while also setting yourself up to live a healthier lifestyle with a tennis court. As proven by this tennis court in a backyard designed by Edmund Hollander, it will beautify your landscape, too.

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Designer Darryl Carter hung swings and even added a basketball hoop in this converted garage gym for a group of growing boys at their family home. You could also get a kid-sized, arcade-style basketball hoop if space is an issue. Or, choose the chicest one you can find and forgo the sporting functionality altogether:

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This space by Regan Baker Design proves that just about any room can be used as a home gym with the right approach. Baskets house yoga mats, floating shelves hold other workout accessories, and the stationary bike looks much more stylish against the clean, contemporary backdrop.

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If possible, situate your home gym somewhere with a view. Whether you can look out onto an expansive ocean scene or just see a bit of greenery, being able to look outside might trick you into thinking you're doing something a little chiller than an earlier morning workout.

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Leave room for fun! This industrial home gym by Alexander Design takes advantage of vertical space with a shelving unit for weights and a hanging punching bag for boxing practice. The mat on the floor softens the concrete foundations, too, and the ping pong table allows for some recreation between sets.

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If you want to make sure you actually sneak in regular sweat sessions, you're going to need a schedule. Hang up a whiteboard and use it to plan your monthly workouts. Pro tip: Fun colors make exercise a little less painstaking. See more at A Bowl Full of Lemons.

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