How to Customize Your Barrel Sauna Kit to Suit Your Needs

If you spend a great deal of time in your backyard, you have likely graced it with decor and activities that suit your lifestyle. If health and wellness are things you are looking to prioritize, a barrel sauna kit would make an excellent addition to your yard. Barrel saunas act as both a beautiful piece of decor and a functional space that allows you to focus on your physical well-being in solitude. When you invest in a barrel sauna kit from SaunaFin, you can even customize it to suit your needs. Contact us to learn more about our design and sauna heater customizations. 

Here is a guide on how to customize your barrel sauna kit for your backyard.

Choosing the Right Size 

Size is of the utmost importance when customizing your barrel sauna kit. Since barrel saunas have a cylindrical shape, they require a bit more space in order to accommodate the extra depth. 

You should have a good understanding of what size sauna you would prefer. If you have a lot of yard space and size isn’t an issue, feel free to invest in a large sauna for flexibility. However, if space is limited, you should design something smaller. Ensure that you take accurate measurements of your backyard in order to understand what size sauna can fit comfortably in your space. 

The Ideal Layout

Your desired sauna capacity will impact the layout of your sauna. If you require a sauna with a higher capacity, you’ll want to ensure that the interior benches span the entire depth of the sauna to maximize seating space. 

Your aesthetic preferences will also inform the interior design of your sauna. Any barrel sauna can be elevated with backrests and even park-bench-style seating for an elevated appearance and improved comfort. Lighting can also be used to achieve your aesthetic goals. Wall sconces, as well as under-bench lighting, are a great way to add some ambiance. 

Wood Type

The type of wood you select for your sauna will impact its appearance and heat retention capabilities. At SaunaFin, we offer only cedar and hemlock wood for our sauna kits because of their durability and moisture resistance. Since both offer high performance, you can select your wood type based on aesthetics. Opt for knotty wood for a rustic appearance or clear for a smooth look. You can also choose what colour of wood you would prefer. Our cedar saunas often come in red cedar or white cedar. 

Heat Source Customization

The two main sauna types are traditional heater saunas and infrared ones. Both offer excellent heating performance. Infrared saunas are designed to heat the body, whereas traditional heaters heat the air and space around you. The benefit of traditional heaters is that they can also provide you with steam when you pair them with sauna rocks and some water. They also tend to be a bit more comfortable because they do not heat the body directly. When designing your sauna, select whichever option sounds the most appealing to you. At SaunaFin, you can even choose a combination of both. 

Customize Your Barrel Sauna Kit with SaunaFin

Designing a barrel sauna kit can be a fun process that will not only enhance the aesthetic of your sauna but also improve its functionality. Customizing your sauna kit will allow you to select the perfect layout, size, design, wood type and sauna heaters that suit your needs. If you are looking into customizing your own sauna kit for your backyard, reach out to SaunaFin for a custom quote! Contact us today to begin the design process for your sauna. 

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