Home Gym Accent Wall

From Boring to Stunning: Transforming Our Home Gym with Chevron Wood Panels

When we first built our home gym, the room checked all the practical boxes: a small room (yet it works) and clean white walls. But after using it for a while, I realized I couldn’t handle this ugly white room forever. The space was missing something—personality and the wow factor. That’s where Barron Designs’ Chevron Wood Faux Panels come into play, and let me tell you, they completely transformed the look and feel of the room. These panels are not real wood but look like it. This home gym accent wall is now the IT factor of the room.

The plain white wall that once felt uninspiring is now the bold focal point of our gym, thanks to these beautifully crafted panels. The Chevron design instantly added a touch of modern sophistication that our space was desperately lacking. It’s amazing how a single accent wall can elevate an entire room!

Home Gym Accent Wall

Why We Chose Chevron Wood Faux Panels

Chevron is a classic pattern that’s made a major comeback, and it’s easy to see why. Unlike a herringbone design, which alternates direction and can feel busier, Chevron creates a clean and continuous “V” pattern. And look how much it looks like real wood! It adds a lot of texture to the wall. The look is sleek, symmetrical, and full of dimension—perfect for creating that wow factor for a home gym accent wall. The color we used is the Graphite Lead design.

Another reason we chose this product is its versatility. The panels can be installed vertically or horizontally, depending on your vision. We opted for vertical placement to emphasize the room’s height and give it that polished, modern touch. Whether you’re remodeling an entire space or just want to make a bold statement like we did, Barron Designs offers several color options to suit your style.

They have a “natural wood color” that I kept going back and forth on—should I use the “wood color” or the gray? Our room leading into the gym is a man cave with wood walls, so I decided to take a bit of a break from the wood look.

Plan Your Installation

It’s important to plan your installation. Start by measuring the width and height of your wall This will help you determine how many panels to purchase.

Since each panel is 24″ wide, divide the total width of your wall by 24 to find out how many full panels you’ll need. If there’s a remainder, you’ll use partial panels at each end to center the design. Barron Designs actually helped us figure out how many panels were needed.

The image above shows the panels lined up against the wall. We were visualizing placement.

We did receive a few broken panels, but the company sent out replacements – no problem. A couple of broken ones we were able to use anyway, since we needed to trim some pieces. The damaged sections ended up being the parts we cut off.

Easy DIY Installation (Yes, We Did It Ourselves!)

One of the best parts about these Chevron Wood panels is how easy they are to install. My husband took the lead on this project, and with a few essential tools—like a wood-cutting saw with a finish blade, laser level, screw gun, and tape measure—we were good to go.

The panels are designed to fit together like puzzle pieces, so lining them up and achieving a seamless look was a breeze. Before installation, we let the panels acclimate by storing them flat in the gym for a couple of days. This step helps the material adjust to the room’s temperature and humidity for the best results.

Take a few minutes to plan ahead to ensure a balanced, professional-looking installation and avoid any awkward edges or uneven spacing. Start by trimming all the panels that will be used for the bottom row—be meticulous with this cut so the planks line up perfectly.

Install the panels in vertical ‘columns,’ beginning at the bottom left. Work from the bottom to the top in this order:

Start with the trimmed panel (with the pointy ends removed so it’s flat on the bottom).

Place a full panel directly above it (just like fitting a puzzle piece)

Then, install the tail side of the next panel on top of the full one.

Each panel was lined up and straightened using a level. Then, each piece was screwed into the wall. The sides have edges that make it easy to secure the panels with screws. When the next panel is placed side by side, it covers the screws, resulting in a clean, seamless look.

Built to Last

Beyond the beauty and ease of installation, we were impressed by how real these “wood” panels look. These faux wood panels are also made for exteriors – so they won’t crack, peel, or break down, even in harsh conditions. It is important to choose a material that can work well in a home gym (e.g. sweaty workouts/extra moisture).

A Worthwhile Upgrade for a Home Gym Accent Wall

What I love most about this project is how something so simple made such a big impact. The accent wall makes our home gym look amazing and it now has the WOW factor! It looks custom —not just another white box. It motivates us to spend more time in the space, and honestly, it’s kind of fun to work out in a room that looks this good. TRULY!!! I love walking into our home gym. You did see the before and afters? Right?

Whether you’re designing a new space or upgrading an existing one, I highly recommend checking out Barron Designs’ Chevron Wood Faux Panels. Stylish and DIY-friendly, they’re a game-changer for any room in your home.

Wall Colors for Home Gym

The side wall colors for our home gym were painted Sherwin Williams Iron Ore. Because it is such a dark paint color we painted two walls and left the third wall (entry wall) plain white. Then of course, upon entering the focal wall are Chevron Wall panels from Barron Designs.

We added some much-needed wall mirrors to our home gym, and they’ve made a huge difference in both the look and functionality of the space. Not only do they make the room feel larger and brighter, but they also help us monitor our form during workouts.