What Makes a Great Sauna?
At HomeSpa™, we believe a sauna should be more than just a warm room – it should be a haven for relaxation, wellbeing, and simple enjoyment. Choosing, using, and maintaining your sauna doesn’t need to be complicated. Whether you’re dreaming of a cosy family retreat, a personal wellness corner, or a spa-like sanctuary, the right sauna should reflect your lifestyle and preferences.
Indoor saunas bring convenience and year-round comfort, while outdoor saunas allow you to connect with nature and transform your garden into a tranquil retreat. Each offers a distinct experience, so the choice is entirely yours.
Finding the Right Sauna for You
When selecting your sauna, a few key considerations can help you make the best choice:
Type of sauna: Decide whether you’d prefer a traditional sauna, infrared, steam, or a hybrid – each offers its own bathing style and benefits.
Location: Indoors for ease or outdoors for a natural escape. You can also choose between sleek panel-built saunas or classic log construction, depending on your taste.
Space: Ensure there’s ample seating height and enough room for everyone who’ll be using it.
Extras: Lighting, sound systems, and safety features like railings and shields all enhance the experience.
Practicalities: Always check local building regulations and secure any required permits.
Choosing the Right Electric Heater
The heater is at the heart of your sauna, shaping the overall atmosphere and quality of your sessions. Here are some of the main options:
Wall-mounted heaters – perfect for compact saunas where space is at a premium.
Pillar heaters – known for producing a soft, pleasant steam (löyly) thanks to their large stone capacity.
Floor-mounted heaters – best suited for larger saunas.
Combi heaters – combining heat with a steamer, these allow you to fine-tune humidity with remarkable precision.
When selecting your heater, make sure it has enough power to comfortably heat the size of your sauna. Also, consider the controls – from simple manual settings to advanced digital systems or even remote options – so you can adjust the sauna to suit your preferences with ease.
Tailoring the Experience to Your Taste
Not all saunas feel the same, and your choice of heater plays a huge role in shaping the experience:
Moist Sauna: A combi heater is ideal if you enjoy a gentle climate with increased humidity. Perfect for adding essential oils or herbs for a sensory boost.
Soft and Gentle Sauna: A heater with a large stone mass creates a smooth, long-lasting warmth – soothing, calming, and restorative.
Hot and Dry Sauna: For those who like a sharper, more invigorating heat, a heater with fewer stones heats quickly and delivers that instant rush of dry warmth.
With trusted brands like Harvia, you can choose from a wide range of heaters - from pillar to wall-mounted and floor-standing – ensuring your sauna delivers exactly the kind of relaxation you’re seeking.
A well-chosen sauna isn’t just an investment in your home - it’s an investment in your wellbeing. By finding the right fit for your lifestyle, you’ll create a space that invites you to pause, unwind, and recharge whenever you need it most.