Thinking of building your dream sauna? Unsure of where to start? Creating a bespoke sauna from scratch doesn’t have to be a daunting process. With the right materials, your own personal vision, and an end result in mind, you can create your own relaxing sauna which is destined to become the statement of your domestic or commercial space.
To begin with, you’ll need to determine the size of your space, so you can get a sauna created to fit the specifications and shape of your designated area. The benefit of a custom built sauna is there are effectively no limits. You get to decide the materials, additional extras, and collaborate with a professional to bring your vision to life.
A sauna can be built indoors or outdoors, for commercial spaces or domestic use, making the design and overall aesthetic of the sauna one of the most important factors to consider in order to make your sauna a relaxing atmosphere to indulge in.
The most common material for a sauna door is wood or glass. There are, of course, benefits of each. Wooden doors provide more privacy for the occupants of the sauna, and blend in with the overall design of the space. Glass, on the other hand, offers a modern and sleek flair to your sauna. Both materials are specially designed to fit the specifications of your sauna with the inclusion of your personal aesthetic preferences.
Choosing the right materials for your sauna interior can change the overall atmosphere of your relaxing space, which is why you should consider the properties of each material and how it fits in with the rest of the decor.
There are a number of highly-favoured materials for a sauna interior, including:
Pine.
Pine when treated well is a truly beautiful material. All of our pine wood is treated for sauna use to maximise the integrity of the material. We also offer a premium pine which doesn’t have knots.
Cedar.
Cedar is a common choice for sauna wood because of its natural warmth it brings to the aesthetic and resilience to decay. It has a pleasant aroma that adds to the relaxing atmosphere of a sauna, and is able to endure high temperatures.
Abachi.
Abachi wood is a popular choice for sauna benches. Recognised for its beech-like colour, this wood is a modern favourite for saunas. Abachi doesn’t get hot, even in high temperatures, making it a sensible material for seating.
The material isn’t the only factor to consider, however, as an electric heater or traditional burning sauna stove could add to the aesthetic and ambience of your relaxing space. The difference in heater type could alter the distribution of heat in the sauna. Choosing to have your heater freestanding, mounted or recessed can also have a dramatic impact on the overall design of your sauna.
Once you’ve decided on your custom interior, you can add accessories and lighting to your bespoke creation, to further increase the ambience, or highlight a certain feature. Additionally, accented stone walls could become a focal-point against the rest of the interior, and a touch of elegance that compliments your space.
An Aegean custom built sauna is made to order to fit your domestic or commercial space, no matter the size or shape. By building your sauna off-site, our professional fitters can assemble your luxury addition quickly and easily on-site. We give you the choice of interior, making your sauna cabin exactly as you require it. With the sauna fully assembled before shipping, you can be confident that your bespoke sauna is of the best build quality.
To book a consultation with us call 020 8959 1529, and be given the flexibility to create your bespoke sauna exactly as you envisioned it – making your designated sauna space perfect for its intended purpose, luxurious, and a place to indulge.