Key Takeaways
· Choose the largest home sauna you can afford, and prioritize durable woods, high-quality craftsmanship, low EMF, and ergonomic seating for maximum luxury and longevity.
· Decide between indoor saunas for spa-like tranquility or outdoor saunas for backyard resorts. Each offers unique style, installation, and maintenance needs.
· Pick full-spectrum infrared sauna technology for the best heating performance and health benefits, or traditional barrel saunas for classic authenticity.
· Always purchase from a trustworthy dealer that provides warranty, setup, and support, ensuring peace of mind and long-term value.
· Consider features like digital controls, sustainable construction, proper ventilation, custom windows/doors, and add-ons such as porches or accessories to enhance your sauna experience.
Choosing luxury items for your home can be mind-boggling. With so much choice and beautiful designs to choose from, it can become a time-consuming challenge!
Especially when you are looking for a luxury sauna. Do you opt for an indoor or outdoor infrared sauna? Is a traditional barrel sauna better or perhaps an infrared sauna 1-person model is the best option if you want something compact and personal?
You might also be wondering what benefits you can enjoy from a deluxe sauna experience.
In this article, we are going to give you all the information you need to choose the perfect sauna for your home! Let’s start first with the takeaway answer before we dive into the details.
How do I choose the perfect sauna for my home?
When choosing a sauna, buy the largest you can afford, choose a joint and screw style, select a reputable brand, always make sure its low EMF, look for comfortable seating. For both indoor and outdoor types, ensure high-quality craftsmanship with sustainable woods where possible and buy from a trustworthy retailer.
Ok, so now we've nailed the brief, let's start by looking at the kind of benefits you will enjoy having your own home sauna.
What are the benefits of a luxury sauna?
Sauna bathing as a form of whole-body thermotherapy has been used in various forms for thousands of years in many parts of the world for hygiene, health, social, and spiritual purposes.
Physically, nothing is more reinvigorating than a deep, healthy removal of toxins while tension dissipates and muscles unwind. Mentally, after a relaxing, luxury sauna, we emerge relaxed, revived and ready for whatever the day may bring!
According to medical experts, not only do home saunas such as the traditional barrel design, and Infrared provide a wonderful relaxing and pleasurable experience, they also have many health benefits. Home saunas can help to reduce the risk of many vascular diseases such as:
· High blood pressure
· Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
· Stroke,
· Neurocognitive diseases
According to other experts, It's also been found that saunas are also invaluable in removing toxins such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury through your sweat glands.
It's also been proven that regular use of a sauna delivers considerable benefits to heart patients when use consistently as a part of strict home sauna wellness regimen.
"Home saunas can help to reduce the risk of many vascular diseases"
Ok so now we understand that taking a home sauna is a perfect way to unwind and reap a multitude of wellbeing and health benefits, let's take a look below at some important considerations you might need to think about before you make a purchase:
What you need to know when choosing an indoor or outdoor sauna
Before we look at the benefits of indoor and outdoor saunas specifically, let's look at some important factors to take into account when choosing any kind of luxury sauna.
Price of the Home Sauna
It's the same old adage as for any product. You really do get what you pay for. So, in terms of infrared saunas or barrel style saunas, they will all be the same in this respect.
The price of any item will always be a consideration, but by cutting corners you may find yourself not only disappointed, but potentially with a money pit you hadn't bargained for.
The takeaway here is always to buy the best sauna you can afford and don't be tempted by cheaper alternatives. For instance, the infrared sauna price might be slightly higher than some traditional barrels but it is usually more effective in supporting a strict wellness plan in the long term.
Design
Design is possibly one of the first and most obvious reasons to go with any particular style of sauna.
It's worth remembering that beautifully and elegantly crafted saunas need to be backed up by quality, craftsmanship and also be designed to last.
If you want inspiration, see: The ultimate guide to saunas: types, benefits, and how to choose the right one.
Joints and screws
The mark of a real luxury constructed sauna is one that uses joints and screws.
Many at the cheaper end of the market use glue to seal joints rather than craftsman details.
Not to mention the safety and health issues of breathing in the harmful gases from heated glue!
Go digital!
Choosing a sauna which requires any manual labour on your part is a no go and really detracts from a luxury experience.
Choose state of the art remotely controlled digital saunas, which may include smart sauna accessories working with all your devices such as tablets and smartphones.
Full-spectrum infrared saunas
Full-spectrum saunas use infrared technology in near, mid, and far ranges, offering superior penetration and therapy. When choosing an infrared sauna, make sure you choose one with all three ranges for the optimum experience. Consider our full-spectrum infrared sauna for sale for top options.
Shop from a trustworthy dealer
If you are considering any type of luxury sauna one of our best tips is to choose a trustworthy dealer.
A trustworthy company will be able to deal quickly and easily with any warranty issues and you have peace of mind knowing sauna specialists are nearby should you need them.
In a few hours our sauna specialists will be able to give you a swift service and:
· Deliver
· Set-up
· Installation
So now you might be wondering whether you should go for an indoor or outdoor sauna? Let's explore some of the benefits and what to look out for, to help you make the best choice.
"If you are considering any type of luxury sauna one of our best tips is to choose a trustworthy company!"
Outdoor saunas
With an outside sauna, you can create your very own mini-resort! Many high-quality luxury outdoor saunas have wood-burning or electric heating features and are perfect for all types of outdoor areas such as:
· Backyards
· Vacation homes
· Ski cabins
· Off-grid living
If you want something for your yard, check the best outdoor sauna collection for durable and sustainable options.
Environmentally responsible
It's, of course, more imperative that outdoor saunas are able to remain beautiful and functional in outside spaces, so we always recommend looking for environmentally responsible wood such as white cedarwood or other high-quality materials capable of withstanding the elements.
Outdoor infrared saunas made from western red Canadian cedar provide beautiful styling along with giving the utmost in weather resistance.
Go for the largest you can afford
A good approach when choosing an outdoor sauna is to go with the largest sauna you can afford. Even small yards fit an infrared sauna indoor 2 person model for shared experiences.
Even the smallest yard will be able to accommodate a multi-person sauna. These are generally around 5x7 feet in stature and can comfortably fit three or four bathers.
Porches
A sauna is, of course, a luxury, but for an extra touch try choosing a beautifully designed barrel sauna with a porch.
No one wants to ruin the whole experience by running back indoors without a chance to put on your robe! So, choosing a porch style is an extra welcome luxury sauna feature!
Indoor saunas
If you are looking to create your own indoor relaxing spa treatment area you might consider choosing an indoor sauna. Right through from indoor infrared to dry saunas, there will be a perfect one for you!
For choosing indoor comfort, see best home sauna collection.
One of the first elements to be sure of before you buy is that you look for quality workmanship in your home sauna.
Fine-grained wood
Look for indoor infrared saunas with fine-grained wood rather than coarse grain which may be subject to peeling after some use, along with custom made molding and craftsman details.
Always make sure the infrared sauna you choose, for example, is constructed from smooth, hand-selected tongue-and-groove with vertical grain in beautiful and sustainable wood such as western red cedar.
Comfortable seating
You wouldn't buy any item of furniture you sit on such as dining chairs, or a sofa, without trying it first.
Comfortable seating in any kind of sauna is a must. Make sure you try the seating area to give you an overview of how it feels when sitting down.
You must be able to feel comfortable. Luxury saunas with seating designed ergonomically will always deliver the best experience.
Windows and doors
Every element of the design detail is important in any luxury item so make sure your indoor infrared or any type of sauna, combines cleverly designed and complimentary windows and doors, which will give not only elegance and style but also stand the test of time.
And finally...
So, we hope we have helped you to make that difficult decision as to whether you go with an indoor, outdoor, barrel designed, or infrared style to enjoy the relaxing and blissful experience of your own home spa or outdoor retreat!
Don't forget to browse our catalogue of beautifully designed luxury saunas. You can be assured of a *craftsman build *delivering superior quality with full-spectrum technology on all our Infrared saunas for both indoors and out.
Browse our beautifully designed traditional barrel style saunas which are capable of withstanding the elements, sustainable and designed with luxury in mind.
Reach out today and find out more from our sauna experts.
FAQs
How do you choose the best sauna for your home?
Focus on size, heater type, wood quality, EMF safety, ease of assembly, price, warranty, and customer reviews. Seek efficient ceramic or carbon heaters and a design that matches your living space and user needs.
Which sauna type is best for home use?
Personal preference matters. Infrared saunas are energy-efficient and gentle, steam saunas offer robust moist heat, and traditional saunas bring authentic wood-fired relaxation. Portable saunas add mobility, while barrel designs suit outdoor settings.
How big should a home sauna be?
Size depends on your household and usage. Most residential saunas start around 5x7 feet to fit 3–4 people. Multi-level benches and thoughtful layouts add comfort.
What should you look for in a traditional sauna?
Check for high-quality woods (like cedar), efficient heaters, good ventilation, safe lighting, and thoughtful accessories. Durable construction and ventilation are crucial for performance and longevity.
Is an infrared or steam sauna better?
Both have unique advantages: infrared saunas provide energy efficiency, deep-penetrating heat, and lower humidity, while steam saunas excel at respiratory and skin benefits. Choose based on your health goals and comfort preferences.
