You have made the wise decision to relax in the comfort of your own home and enjoy your home sauna indoor. The next question, quite naturally, is “where?”
You may be wondering what types of rooms are suitable for building a sauna. Choosing the perfect spot in your home to relax can be as simple as clearing some unused space, such as a storage closet.
You could have questions about placing your sauna on one of the upper levels of your home, which is perfectly fine and safe. You could even have concerns about the type of flooring allowed for your project, most of which will do except for carpet.
To make finding the perfect spot for your pride and joy easy on you, here is a look at the best places to put your home sauna indoor.
While your first instinct may be to turn a spare bedroom into a sauna, you should take a second to weigh out your options.
Keep in mind that as long as you can wire your sauna heater, most areas of the home will do just fine for placement. Here are a few spots that will work perfectly for your project:
The basement is a great place to put your sauna. It offers seclusion and saves you the hassle of preoccupying precious room space. Keep the following in mind:
When you are finally ready to build your sauna, the next 4 steps will save you some headache:
These tips work for putting your sauna in the garage as well.
Your garage can also serve as an amazing space for your sauna. Here are a few reasons why:
If you decide to put your sauna on the 2nd floor, or even higher, this is perfectly fine. Pre-built sauna kits are lightweight for easy transportation.
Even if you have already placed your sauna downstairs, you can easily break the sauna down and move it. Putting it back together will be even easier because you are already familiar with the requirements.
Keep the following tips in mind when you begin putting your sauna together:
While there are several types of flooring that will work with your sauna, do not place your sauna on the carpet. Here are the surfaces that are safe for sauna placement:
Your sauna will come ready for placement on your floor surface. If you wish to add an aesthetically pleasing appeal to your new relaxation tool, you can also use an indoor sauna floor kit.
According to HomeAdvisor, the average cost of building a sauna is around $4,500. Normally, fees may range anywhere between $3,000 and $6,000. The size of the sauna, as well as the materials used for building, are the factors that affect cost the most. Here are a few random cost facts:
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Almost Heaven provides a little insight that will save you some construction time with your project:
To see if it will fit through your doorway or around corners, use the same measurements and cut a piece of cardboard.
If you can get through your doorway and around the room without bending the cardboard, you are good to go.
You can contact a local contractor if you still have questions or concerns about moisture.
You can rest assured knowing that you have several options for areas to place your sauna. Many spaces will work perfectly for your project, including a storage closet, small bathroom, basement, garage, or even the attic. Your basement is an amazing option because it gives you the chance to relax away from the hustle and bustle of your home. Keep in mind, you may need a professional to check your safety features.
The garage works wonderfully as well due to its ability to serve as a changing room and cool down area. There is more than enough space for you and your guests to enjoy free, comfortable movement. If you decide to, also note that it is safe to place your sauna on the 2nd floor or higher in your home.
The placement of your sauna, within reason, will have no effect on its function. No matter where you decide to place your sauna in your home, know that you can enjoy each therapeutic benefit comfortably with no worries.
For more information on saunas designed for indoor use be sure to check with My Sauna World for updates.
