DOS AND DON'TS OF BUYING A HOME SAUNA

Three of the most important are:

Heat Source: Do you want the heat, natural wood smell, and authenticity of a traditional wood-burning sauna? All wood-burning saunas are for outdoor use only. Traditional saunas with electric stoves can be used indoors or outdoors as long as you have the proper hookups. Or maybe you want the cooler, less intense experience of an infrared sauna? If so, your infrared sauna should be set up indoors only.

Style and Design: Are you looking for something traditional and rustic, or modern and automation-ready?

Size and Capacity: How many people will regularly be using the sauna together? Home saunas come in 5 different sizes: 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8+ person capacities.

DO: CONSIDER THE BEST PLACE TO PUT AN INDOOR SAUNA

BASEMENT
GARAGE
UPSTAIRS
FLOOR OPTIONS

DO: CONSIDER THE REASONS TO GET AN OUTDOOR SAUNA
DON'T CHOOSE YOUR SAUNA TOO HASTILY
DON’T: FORGET YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE YOUR SAUNA

IN CLOSING

Don’t be too hasty choosing a sauna, and don’t choose a sauna based on looks. Do keep in mind your health goals, preferences in terms of heating, and how many people are likely to use the sauna at a time. Choose a sauna that will meet all these needs, as well as your own aesthetic preferences.

Whether you choose to place your sauna in a well-used room indoors, in the basement tucked out of sight, or as a centerpiece in your garden, a home sauna will add rustic beauty to your home, and a healthy new habit to your life.