Fashioned for Fitness

From country club-inspired home gyms to spa-like dressing spaces and private saunas, wellness has officially entered the luxury design conversation in a major way. And increasingly, these spaces are borrowing from the same principles we’ve long applied to luxury wardrobes: thoughtful organization, elevated materials, integrated storage, and environments designed around ritual and routine.

With the U.S. Open this weekend, we’ve been especially inspired by the world of private clubs, golf locker rooms, and luxury wellness resorts lately — spaces that manage to feel both athletic and incredibly refined at the same time. Warm woods. Tailored millwork. Soft lighting. Quiet luxury.

The modern wellness space is no longer just a gym. It’s an experience.

The Athletic Dressing Room

One of the biggest shifts we’re seeing is the rise of dedicated activewear and wellness wardrobes. Golf collections, tennis apparel, sneakers, recovery tools, and fitness accessories are all getting a dedicated home. Tailored storage for routines that increasingly shape daily life. These spaces often function somewhere between a traditional closet and a luxury locker room, incorporating:

• Integrated sneaker displays

• Ventilated activewear cabinetry

• Pull-out storage for accessories and equipment

• Built-in laundry integration

• Dressing benches

• Towel storage

• Refrigerated beverage drawers

• UV sanitation storage

• Hidden charging stations

Much like a dressing room, organization is what allows these spaces to feel calm instead of cluttered.

Spa-Inspired Wellness Spaces

The home gym itself is evolving too. We’re seeing fewer harsh commercial-style workout rooms and far more environments inspired by boutique wellness clubs and high-end spas. Think:

• Cedar-lined saunas

• Steam rooms

• Cold plunge spaces

• Limestone and plaster finishes

• Warm oak paneling

• Integrated architectural lighting

• Minimal visual clutter

• Soft neutral palettes

• Concealed storage systems

The best wellness spaces feel restorative, not overwhelming. Increasingly, clients are pairing these areas directly with adjoining dressing rooms, vanities, showers, and recovery lounges — creating a seamless transition between fitness, grooming, relaxation, and daily routine.

Country Club Influence

Some of the most inspiring references right now are actually coming from luxury golf and tennis clubs. The detailing in these spaces has always been incredibly sophisticated: locker-style cabinetry, tailored woodwork, integrated seating, warm lighting, and beautifully organized storage systems that feel timeless rather than trendy.

And many of those same ideas translate beautifully into residential design:

• Personalized locker storage

• Built-in golf and tennis organization

• Dedicated shoe and accessory displays

• Grooming stations

• Lounge seating areas

• Beverage and recovery bars

• Spa-style towel storage

• Integrated dressing spaces

The result feels less like a basement gym — and more like a private wellness suite.

Designing Around Ritual

Perhaps the biggest shift overall is that wellness spaces are becoming personal. The most luxurious homes today aren’t necessarily about excess — they’re about creating environments that support everyday rituals beautifully. Whether that means morning workouts, in-home personal training, getting ready for a round of golf, or winding down in the sauna at the end of the day, there’s a space to support your routine. And just like the modern dressing room, the best wellness spaces are designed to make those routines feel elevated, effortless, and intentional.

Because increasingly, luxury isn’t just about how a space looks. It’s about how it allows you to live.