The relaxing pleasure of residential saunas dates back thousands of years in Finland, and believe it or not, more people in the Scandinavian country actually own saunas than cars. These blissful retreats have also come a long way in recent decades, evolving and adapting to suit the unique preferences of homeowners across the world.
Home Sauna Diversity
Highlighting the diversity of home saunas available these days, The Sauna Place has been around for more than 20 years, witnessing every trend and innovation that has shaped the sauna industry in the United States. From delightful barrel saunas for outdoors to freestanding and prebuilt cabins for indoors, there are designs available to suit any space.
But what are the most popular home sauna types and styles that people often choose? Let’s take a closer look at three ideas that might just blow your mind, whether it’s for their simple aesthetics or the delightfully natural finish of the materials in the design.
Custom Sauna Kits
We all have our own ideas about what makes for an ideal sauna space, plus each home is different and unique, so you might not have a perfect square space for this luxurious home improvement.
Nevertheless, there are now sauna kits available that aid with customization, allowing for the possibility of turning a pre-framed and insulated space into a delightful sauna retreat, personalized to suit the space you have available and your preferences.
One popular brand is the Cedro range, which comes as a precut kit in a wide variety of sizes, with timber options available in Western Red Ceder, Tight Knot Ceder, and Hemlock. The kit itself is designed to provide everything required for a permanent installation, whether you’re a dab hand at DIY or hiring a contractor.
Indoor Saunas
For the utmost convenience, many people opt for modular and prebuilt sauna designs. These can save both time and money when it comes to installations, designed as freestanding units that are easy to construct and which look beautiful for indoor spaces.
Available in four sizes (5’x5’, 5’x6’, 4’x7’ and 4’x6’), the Dundalk indoor cabin sauna is designed for simple and traditional elegance. Comfortably able to accommodate two to three people, this modular design has ample space for you to relax and unwind, whether along or with your family and friends.
Options include the rustic look of Knotty Red Cedar, and Clear Red Cedar for a smoother looking finish. There’s also a wide selection of accessories available to accompany this delightful indoor sauna, ranging from the choice of electric sauna heater to the styling of door and flooring.
Outdoor Saunas
The beauty of outdoor saunas is the ample space you’ll have for placement, along with the opportunity to enjoy rejuvenating sauna sessions in the comfort of your garden or backyard. However, the greater freedom and space to play with means that when it comes to designs, quite literally anything is possible.
According to Technavio data insights, demand for outdoor saunas has shown impressive growth in recent years. But among the growing legion of American home sauna lovers, one of the most popular choices is the barrel sauna design, wonderfully combining stylish and traditional Finnish looks with functional practicality.
Among the leading brands in the US for barrel saunas is Almost Heaven, offering an enticing selection of designs and features like the Huntington 6-person model. Timber choices include Rustic Cedar and Onyx Stained Fir, built with durability and resistance to the elements in mind, accompanied by an extensive package of optional accessories to personalize your sauna.
What Home Sauna Will You Choose?
Based on some of the designs we have highlighted, it’s quite easy to see why more people are discovering the appeal of installing their own home sauna. Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, the opportunity to relax with the utmost convenience is difficult to resist. The only difficult part will be choosing which of the stylish brands and designs will best suit your home.