Mark Wright has given fans an exclusive look inside his Essex self-build with wife Michelle Keegan, revealing a home gym that’s been completely transformed.
In a new Instagram post, he highlighted the dramatic impact of sleek wall panelling, showing how it turned a once plain, utilitarian space into a bright, warm, and stylish room.
The striking side-by-side “before and after” images show just how much a few simple design updates can change the feel of a space.
Swipe for transformation
In a post on Instagram, Wright shared side-by-side images of his gym “before” and “after” the installation of wall panels.
The effect is dramatic: what was once a plain, utilitarian room now feels warmer, brighter, and more sophisticated.
“Looks so much better 👏🏽 love it ☺️,” wrote one follower, while another added, “So much warmer than before!” Many fans shared their appreciation for the panels themselves: “Love that panelling, have it myself ❤️.”
A gym designed for every workout
Wright also previously shared how the layout of the gym has been carefully planned to accommodate both cardio and strength training.
Alongside treadmills and dumbbells, the room contains barbells, a power rack, a squat rack and an adjustable pulley system.
To elevate the aesthetic beyond the typical home setup, wood-veneered acoustic slat walls now line the space, softening the acoustics and adding a sense of warmth to what might otherwise have been a stark room of machinery and weights.
Reactions on Instagram reflected how different the space now looks. One follower wrote: “Looks amazing 👏 I would definitely want to train in that space,” while another asked: “How much to join? 😆🤣😂.”
The finishing touch to a long-running project
For Wright, the gym has always been the most personal room in the house. With a background in professional football and sports presenting, it provides a permanent training space without needing to leave the property.
The completion of the gym also signals that the long-running self-build is entering its final stage.
For the couple’s online followers, who have tracked progress since the earliest demolition shots, this latest reveal feels like the most definitive sign yet that the home is at last finished.
