Journal
Notes from the workshop.
What a private gym costs, how we design one, and why we build in wood. Written by the people who draw the rooms and turn the dumbbells.
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Wooden gym equipment vs rubber and steel: what actually changes
Why we build home gyms around wooden equipment instead of rubber-clad steel: sound, aesthetics, longevity and sustainability — and the honest engineering answer on load.
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How we design a private home gym: from first visit to first session
From consultation to handover: how a Home Gyms Design commission works — programme-led layout, architectural drawing, a hand-built equipment set and a single team on site. Four to twelve weeks.
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How much does a luxury home gym cost in 2026?
What a bespoke home gym actually costs, from a design-and-build studio that has built them for a decade: £25,000 to £200,000+, what each tier includes, and what moves the number.
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Luxury home gym design trends in 2026
A note on what’s actually changing in private gym design this year, and what isn’t.