The ODSI Design Blog: Fitness, Wellness & Spa Innovation
Expert trends, strategies, and inspiration in commercial gym, wellness, and spa design
This blog shares expert insights on commercial gym design, health club renovations, wellness spaces, and spa interiors. Backed by decades of global experience, Optimal Design Systems International provides practical strategies, emerging design trends, and real-world guidance to help owners and operators create high-performing facilities. Learn more about our commercial gym and wellness design services.
The Dark Gym Aesthetic: Why It Works and How To Apply It
Tired of bright, boring gyms that kill your focus? Explore why the dark gym aesthetic boosts performance and follow our easy guide to set it up.
LED Gym Lighting Guide: Options, Trends & Cost
LED Gym Lighting Guide: Types, Trends & Cost Key Points LED gym lighting options include linear/strip fixtures for high ceilings and panels for low ones.
Updating to an Eco-friendly Gym is Easier Than you Think
Updating to an Eco-friendly Gym is Easier Than you Think When it comes to designing a modern health club, creating an environment that promotes both
Transform Your Gym with Feng Shui Principles!
Elevate Your Health Club with Feng Shui Principles! We believe that a health club should be more than just a place to work out –
Beyond the Workout: The Shift Towards Visually Stunning Fitness Facilities
Beyond the Workout: The Shift Towards Visually Stunning Fitness Facilities In the dynamic landscape of fitness and wellness, the demand for cutting-edge facilities has never
Elevating The Gym Experience: Designing the Ultimate Recovery Area
Elevating The Gym Experience: Designing the Ultimate Recovery Area In the dynamic world of fitness, the concept of recovery is gaining traction as an indispensable
Beyond the Surface: Unveiling the Artistry of Floor and Wall Tile in Health Club Design
Beyond the Surface: Unveiling the Artistry of Floor and Wall Tile in Health Club Design Purchasing Wall or Floor Tile: This Is What You Need
The Future of Health and Fitness Club Design
The Future of Health and Fitness Club Design As Seen in the Recent Article by Club Insider Online Magazine In planning any size new club
2023 Fitness Industry Design Trends
2023 Fitness Industry Design Trends As Seen in the Report by Club Industry Magazine The beginning of each year brings to the world the opportunity
Design Secrets for Management, Staff, and Member Magic
Several key design attributes can greatly help in creating a winning environment for management, staff, and members.
Gym Design: Why Health Clubs Will Be Better Than Ever Post-COVID
Gym Design: Why Health Clubs Will be Better Than Ever Post-COVID Facility Interior Design Gym design will reach new levels of “environmental psychology “creating spaces
Club Interior Design – Why This Makes People Better Exercisers
Club Interior Design and Why This Makes People Better Exercisers As the health club industry bounces back from COVID, a factor that is now more
Living Plant Walls Make an Important Design Statement in Your Space
Living Plant Walls Make an Important Design Statement in Your Space Do you want to make a healthy statement and first impression? Something people will
Design for Fitness and Wellness with Environmental Psychology
According to Wikipedia, Environmental Psychology focuses on the interplay between individuals and their surroundings. The term “environment” encompasses natural environments, social settings, built environments, learning environments, and informational environments.
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