How to Choose the Best Outdoor Sauna for a Small Backyard

Now that saunas have become a well-known health and wellness staple, it has become more common to see people installing saunas in the comfort of their own homes. You may think that an outdoor sauna is unattainable for your small backyard space, but many options are available for those who want to reap the benefits of sauna use. All that is required is some extra care and attention to detail in order to select a suitable sauna for your small backyard. Once you’ve assessed your space and sauna goals, you can proceed to browse home sauna kit options that meet your needs and want. At SaunaFin, we offer a wide variety of outdoor saunas that are sure to fit any backyard of any size. From barrel saunas to cabin saunas to customizable sauna kits, we have something for every homeowner. Contact us today for a quote on a home sauna!

Assess Your Space and Wants

The first thing you need to do before investing in a sauna for your small backyard is assess your space. Understand how much space you are willing to dedicate to the sauna and determine what location you think will help maximize space in your backyard. Many homeowners with small backyards prefer to put their saunas in a corner as this helps to optimize space as corners often go unused. You can also try to rearrange any furniture in your backyard in order to see if a new arrangement will help you create more space for a new sauna. If you are really tight on space or are unsure as to what sauna would work best for your space, measure your backyard and determine what size footprint you could accommodate. Once you have a set area, you can look at options that fit within this range. At this point, you also need to assess the capacity of the sauna you are looking for. If having a larger capacity sauna is a priority, then you may need to compromise some of your backyard space in order to accommodate this. You may also need to look into innovative solutions or customization options that can help you achieve a higher capacity without compromising space. 

Sauna Recommendations for Small Backyards

Compact Cabin Sauna

A small outdoor cabin sauna can be a great choice if you have a small backyard. Compact options such as SaunaFin’s Pure Cube Outdoor Sauna are ideal for small backyards. The symmetrical cube shape allows this style of sauna to fit seamlessly into tight corners. Some variations of this sauna are only 5 feet by 5 feet with a capacity of 2 people. This means you’ll have plenty of space to reap the benefits of the sauna with a friend or family member without stealing too much floor space from your backyard. 

Barrel Sauna

Barrel saunas can also be a unique and effective way to save space in your backyard. As the sound, barrel saunas are designed to have a cylindrical “barrel-like” shape. This unique shape is often very eye-catching, making it an excellent showstopper for any backyard. However, this interesting shape also improves space efficiency. The actual footprint of barrel saunas are usually much smaller than the body of the apparatus itself, which allows you to have a larger capacity sauna without compromising floor space. Some options have a footprint as small as 4 feet by 6 feet. The cylinder shape also allows for more people to fit inside. Most barrel saunas should be able to accommodate at least 3-4 people, making this great for a larger family with a small backyard. 

2-Tier Seating

If you want a higher capacity sauna without compromising on space, look into customizing your sauna to have 2-tier seating. This means that a whole extra row of seating will be available for use, effectively increasing the number of occupants you can have in your sauna without needing more space for a larger apparatus. 

Save Space with a SaunaFin Outdoor Sauna

Having a small backyard does not mean that you cannot accommodate a sauna. Saunas are an excellent product that can provide you and your family with numerous health and wellness benefits. So it is only right that they are made to be more accessible for all spaces. This is why SaunaFin offers a wide variety of compact outdoor sauna options. A small cube cabin sauna or a barrel sauna are both space-efficient options for any size backyard. You can also look into customizing a sauna to fit the needs of your space. Contact SaunaFin today to browse compact saunas or to customize your own home sauna kit. Call today for a quote!

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