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Group Studio Layout Planner for Gyms

Compare three group studio layouts for gyms. Set your wall dimensions, check door swing and see how much open floor each option leaves.

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Two lounge chairs and a sofa arranged around a shared coffee table
Gathering inspiration: varied seats oriented toward a shared center.

Elixir · Layout study

Three ways to plan the room

Meeting, demonstration, and group activity rooms need a clear focal edge and a place for participants to gather or reset. These alternatives shift the front, table, or equipment position to suit different session styles.

Working canvas16 × 16 ft

16 × 16 ft/256 sq ft/3 of 3 layouts fit

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At a glance

Open floor with perimeter stations leaves the most open floor area · 230 sq ft

Illustrative footprints only. Check actual openings, columns, connections, operating space, and applicable requirements on site. Shared links save room size; door settings stay in this session.

Study 01

Front-facing session

Fits
Front-facing session plan at 16 by 16 feetScaled room outline with 3 numbered furniture footprints, annotated wall dimensions. Element dimensions and the key appear in Plan notes.12316′ 0″16′ 0″FRONTBACK WALL
Open floor
228.3 sq ft
Clear rectangle
11′ 10″ × 15′ 0″
Plan notes 3 elements
  1. 1Presentation surface6′ 0″ × 1′ 0″
  2. 2Participant table2′ 6″ × 6′ 0″
  3. 3Equipment cabinet1′ 8″ × 4′ 0″

Set the presentation surface on the back wall, participants along the left side, and equipment storage on the right. Keep a clear central strip for a presenter or demonstrator.

Trade-off: A defined front makes presentations easy to follow, but the room is less suited to circular discussion or movement-based sessions.

Study 02

Central working table

Fits
Central working table plan at 16 by 16 feetScaled room outline with 3 numbered furniture footprints, annotated wall dimensions. Element dimensions and the key appear in Plan notes.12316′ 0″16′ 0″FRONTBACK WALL
Open floor
222.5 sq ft
Clear rectangle
13′ 4″ × 13′ 0″
Plan notes 3 elements
  1. 1Shared work table7′ 0″ × 3′ 0″
  2. 2Display wall1′ 0″ × 5′ 0″
  3. 3Sample and tool storage1′ 8″ × 4′ 6″

Center the shared work surface toward the back, with a display edge on the left and materials storage on the right. This arrangement supports collaborative review of samples or plans.

Trade-off: A substantial table gives everyone a common work surface, but it reduces room for stand-up demonstrations or open movement.

Study 03

Open floor with perimeter stations

Fits
Open floor with perimeter stations plan at 16 by 16 feetScaled room outline with 3 numbered furniture footprints, annotated wall dimensions. Element dimensions and the key appear in Plan notes.12316′ 0″16′ 0″FRONTBACK WALL
Open floor
230 sq ft
Clear rectangle
12′ 0″ × 14′ 0″
Plan notes 3 elements
  1. 1Instructor or demo station5′ 0″ × 2′ 0″
  2. 2Stackable seating store2′ 0″ × 4′ 0″
  3. 3Equipment and materials2′ 0″ × 4′ 0″

Keep the center open for a group class or product demonstration, with the instructor station at the back and seating and materials stored on opposite sides.

Trade-off: The open floor can switch uses quickly, but each session needs a deliberate setup and reset routine.

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Details worth a closer look

Photographs for design inspiration
Entry corridor opening toward a dining area with a glass-front cabinet
Arrival inspiration: keep the route into a shared dining space legible.
Dining area with a six-seat table and pendant light
Dining inspiration: a central table beneath focused pendant lighting.
Open dining and living area separated by a wood partition
Shared-space inspiration: distinguish dining and lounge zones with a light divider.

Before you measure

Room notes and site checks
Layout
Face the class toward the instructor wall and keep storage and entry doors outside the movement field.
Detail
Use sprung or resilient flooring suited to the class mix and dimmable, even light.
Trade-off
A dedicated studio may sit unused between classes.
  • Mark a class footprint and test movement
  • Check mirrors do not create confusing reflections
  • Test sightlines from the farthest participant position to the presentation, demo, or instructor position.
  • Rehearse a session change from seated discussion to standing activity, including where chairs and materials go.
  • Check doors, screens, displays, and equipment storage do not intrude on the planned audience or movement area.

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