Can You Convert a Spare Room or Bathroom Into a Functional Indoor Sauna?

One of the most attractive benefits of a sauna kit is that it is entirely customizable to your space, allowing you to transform or convert any spare room, closet, or bathroom into a functional space that gives you physical, mental, and emotional benefits. With our selection of indoor sauna options, you can curate a home that serves your ideal lifestyle. To learn more about building a custom home sauna to convert a spare room, visit SaunaFin in-store or online. At SaunaFin, we’ve been serving North America with high-quality cedar and hemlock saunas for over 60 years. 

To learn more about how to transform your extra space into a sauna, read on.

Measure the Space 

Before getting started with layouts or finishes, you’ll need to measure the space where you would like to install your custom home sauna. Whether you're working with a spare bedroom, a large bathroom, or even a walk-in closet, the key is accuracy. Start by measuring the length, width, and ceiling height of the room. A typical indoor sauna can fit comfortably in a space as small as 4'x4', though more space allows for better airflow and seating flexibility. Once you know the size you need to fill, you can fill out a quote at SaunaFin, North America’s leading supplier of high-quality sauna kits. 

It’s also helpful to consider the layout of nearby electrical wiring and plumbing, especially in bathrooms. Ventilation is important too. While indoor saunas are designed to contain heat and steam, some air exchange is needed for comfort and safety. Measure twice to make sure your design fits perfectly.

Choosing Seating Options 

The next step to customizing your spare room with a sauna is picking the right seating arrangement or setup. Benches in your sauna kit can be configured in L-shapes, U-shapes, or stacked levels depending on how many people you’d like to accommodate and how much vertical space is available.

When choosing your seating options, you’ll have to consider how you want to enjoy your sauna experience – sitting down, lying flat, or a mix of both. If your preference is sitting up, you may want to consider back braces, whereas if your choice is to lay flat while you sauna bathe, then a headrest or adjustable seats could be a beneficial option. 

You’ll also need to select the type of word for your sauna. In most cases, cedar is the recommended choice for indoor and outdoor sauna benches as it is naturally resistant to moisture and stays cool to the touch. Plus, its amazing aroma adds to the ambience of the sauna, enhancing the experience.

Pick Your Heater 

The sauna heater determines how fast your space heats up and what kind of sauna experience you’ll have, dry heat or steam. Electric heaters are the most practical and widely used for most indoor saunas. They heat quickly and are easy to install, especially if you’re retrofitting an existing room.

Illuminate with the Right Lighting

Saunas are supposed to be an opportunity to decompress and destress. To support the ideal environment, lighting in the sauna should be soft and subtle. Harsh fluorescent or bright overhead lights are rarely ever used inside saunas. At SaunaFin, we offer stunning lighting options that blend seamlessly with your home sauna design. From under-bench LED strip lights to wall sconces that gently distribute a warm glow, you can illuminate your sauna without sacrificing any of the maintenance with SaunaFin. 

Customize Your Sauna Flooring

You can choose from a range of flooring options for your sauna kit. If you’re converting empty space in your bathroom or near a shower, tile might be the best choice for your home to help manage water drainage. In some indoor saunas, homeowners opt for cedar panels over waterproof flooring to commit to the look and feel of the sauna. When choosing your sauna floor, it is ideal to go for a material that is water-resistant, heat-resistant, safe when wet, comfortable, and easy to clean. 

Select a Fitting Door

The door of your indoor sauna must serve as an effective barrier between the room that exists outside of your sauna and the inside of your sauna. The perfect sauna door will depend on which room you choose to transform into your own sauna. Glass doors are a popular choice because they let light in and keep the space feeling open. Tempered glass is both durable and heat-resistant, making it ideal for saunas. If privacy is more your style, a solid cedar door adds warmth and character.

Transform Your Spare Room with a Stunning Home Sauna at SaunaFin

At SaunaFin, you can put together beautiful, high-quality, and high-performance options to build a stunning, welcoming, and relaxing at-home spa experience. For 60 years, SaunaFin has been helping transform homes into places of wellness, restoration, and tranquillity. Give your home an upgrade with a custom-fit indoor sauna. 

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