4 Worthwhile Design Upgrades for Your Barrel Sauna
Posted on 28 October 2025
A barrel sauna is already a backyard statement piece with its curved cedar walls and soothing heat. But how to turn your barrel sauna into a backyard showstopper? A few well-chosen upgrades can make your backyard spa go from ‘beautiful’ to ‘breathtaking.’ Here are four outdoor sauna kits and barrel sauna design enhancements from SaunaFin that deliver the physical sauna benefits and multiply the emotional ones!
#1 Half-Moon Glass or Panoramic View Barrels
Traditional saunas are cozy, but sometimes the enclosed feel can distance you from the soothing natural outdoors. Open the view with a half-moon glass end or a Panoramic View barrel sauna from SaunaFin. Lean back on a scented cedar bench, the heat rolling off the stones, and gaze onto a stunning foliage or blue skies. The Panoramic View model from SaunaFin features a full-size acrylic bubble at the barrel’s back—an elegant curve that brings in the outdoors! You get an airy sense of space without reducing your sauna’s heat efficiency. It’s magical for early sunrise sessions or quiet snowfall views during your winter sauna bath. Turn that sweat session into a calming moment with a front-row seat to nature’s show!
#2 Porch Extension
Extend the sauna experience with a dainty porch extension for your sauna cool-downs. A covered porch provides that sweet zone where you can sit, breathe, sip some water or a refreshing lemonade to cool off. It’s also a practical spot to hang towels and keep sauna accessories. It kind of completes your barrel sauna—a self-contained spa corner with soft lighting and cedar benches that invite you to linger a little longer. SaunaFin’s outdoor sauna kits accommodate convenient porches for your comfort.
#3 Upgraded Park-Style Benches
An enjoyable sauna is a comfortable one—and comfort starts with the sauna benches! Upgrading to park-style benches brings comfortable support and durability that’s missing in standard sauna benches. It’s improved ergonomics with enhanced visual warmth of the space. Check out these signature SaunaFin benches—the flat floor pairing promises a polished interior that feels intentional and refined.
#4 Set the Mood: Himalayan Salt Wall or LED Mood Light Bar
Lighting upgrades can really set the tone for your barrel sauna indulgence. A sublime Himalayan salt wall or an LED mood light bar introduces a therapeutic chromotherapy element. Savour light-based sauna relaxation for enhancing your mood and energy balance. The soft amber glow from salt crystals completes your tranquil, spa setting. The remote-controlled LED light bar lets you switch between different colours to match your mood. Want calm and centred? Go for cool blues. Need an energy lift? Bright white or gentle orange will do the trick. It’s an affordable way to turn your sauna into a true sensory escape!
Final Thoughts on Barrel Sauna Upgrades
A basic barrel sauna delivers plenty of benefits. However, thoughtful sauna upgrades like a panoramic half-moon glass, a salt wall or a convenient porch and park-style benches add a little ‘extra.’ Your barrel sauna should be a luxurious pause that lets you recharge and reconnect.
SaunaFin’s outdoor sauna kits make sauna building refreshingly easy. Each kit arrives flat-packed and assembly-ready. They all carry the craftsmanship and premium cedar you’d expect from a brand that’s known for bringing the spa experience home. Customize your barrel sauna to your space and your taste with SaunaFin. Explore our barrel sauna range here, and kickstart your sauna journey!
