Equipment & Design Ideas

REP Fitness has become one of our most recommended strength brands for home gym builds — and for good reason. We explore why the range's dimensional flexibility, modular attachment ecosystem, and commercial-grade construction make it the ideal choice for garden rooms and garage conversions...

Most garden gyms in the UK count as outbuildings and can be built under Permitted Development, so you often don’t need full planning permission if you stay within key rules. Always confirm with your local planning authority before you start work. When planning permission is not usually needed, if its an incidental room (gym, office, studio), not self‑contained living accommodation or It is built to the side or rear of the house, not in front of the principal elevation facing the road. Or if it is single storey with maximum eaves height of 2.5 m and overall height up to 4 m with a dual‑pitched roof or 3 m with any other roof....

Zoning your double garage gym, whatever layout you choose, think in terms of zones rather than random kit placement. In a 5.5–6 m wide double garage, you can comfortably run three primary zones from side to side: Strength zone along one long wall (rack, barbell, bench, plates, dumbbells) or cardio or conditioning lane along the opposite wall (treadmill, rower, SkiErg, bike, Hyrox work) or open functional/wellness strip in the centre or at the rear (plyo work, Pilates, mobility, mat work).

Discover everything you need to know about Reformer Pilates machines, including the different styles available—fixed, folding, classic, and interactive console models—plus answers to common questions about choosing and using a Reformer at home.

Technical guide explaining why garden gym sizing and ceiling height specifications are critical to training success, with detailed calculations, clearance requirements, and real-world consequences of inadequate planning.

The NOHrD Citius Treadmill is a high-end, motorised treadmill featuring a unique slatted belt design crafted from noble wood, which combines performance with refined aesthetics to fit luxurious and sophisticated interiors for home and commercial settings. It has advanced technology enabling speeds up to 30 km/h and incline capabilities up to 25%, catering to both high-performance athletic training and rehabilitation needs...

Pavigym’s new marbled and grained flooring thus sets a benchmark for combining performance, design, and environmental awareness in gym interiors, offering both practical and emotional value for operators and users alike....

Designing a home gym is about more than just equipment and flooring—lighting is a critical yet often overlooked element that profoundly affects your workout experience, safety, motivation, and even your results. So lets help & explore every aspect of home gym lighting, from natural light strategies and fixture choices to color temperature, brightness, energy efficiency, and advanced smart lighting solutions....

We have put together an example below of the popular NOHRD Slim Beam, you will notice, leather colour finishes can be chosen, stitching and even the metal work to compliment your wood choice. This will be carried through a number of the NOHRD items allowing us to create some beautiful, functional workout spaces for you...

The integration of luxury folding reformers into home gyms represents a paradigm shift in wellness design, merging high-performance equipment with interior elegance. Contemporary models  from Brands such as  Fold & Skelcore - even offers,  American Maple reformers,  exemplify this trend, offering studio-grade functionality wrapped in artisanal craftsmanship....

When designing a Pilates reformer  studio, understanding space requirements is essential for creating a functional, safe, and comfortable environment for both clients and instructors. This guide covers the essential space considerations for opening or redesigning a Pilates Reformer studio...

An Infrared sauna has  gained significant popularity in recent years as a therapeutic and relaxation tool. Unlike traditional saunas that heat the air around you, infrared saunas use light waves to directly warm your body, offering a range of potential health benefits, consequently we have seen a surge in wellness needs at home and an infrared sauna is one of the most popular choices..

NOHrD gym equipment stands out for its combination of natural materials, sleek design, and effective functionality, making it a popular choice for both home and commercial gym settings, they have recently launched fully across the range the "Shadow" appearance, its black in colour, stained onto Oak wood....

• Over‑equipping too early, leaving too little floor for actual training.
• Under‑investing in the key product or two,  a flimsy rack or poor‑quality cable unit undermines everything you do.
• Ignoring footprint and ceiling; beautiful kit that only fits on paper, not in reality.
• Chasing "trendy"  with speciality pieces used once a month.

Our principal Garden Room  partner, love designing and building out of wood. They love trees, walking through woods, breathing fresh air, and doing what we can to make sure this precious and delicate planet we call home is protected and sustained for generations to come. For us, their garden room ideas & designs simply mean acknowledging...