YOUR OWN INDOOR CUSTOM SAUNA:
A COMPLETE GUIDE
Everyone loves getting what they want. When you are in control; you typically come out as a winner. This is especially true when it comes to owning your own custom sauna because you are the boss.
Owning your own indoor sauna allows you to pick the style and type that meshes best with your needs. It also grants you complete control over when you want to rejuvenate your skin and destress your mind.
In this article, we will be going over what sets indoor saunas apart and what the best indoor custom saunas can offer you.
Indoor Custom Saunas vs. Other Sauna Types
Custom saunas offer distinct advantages over other sauna types, like outdoor or public saunas. The first major advantage they have is the higher level of privacy that they provide you. This heightened security allows you to enjoy a tranquil sauna experience without any external disturbances.
Another key difference is that, unlike outdoor saunas, indoor setups shield you from weather changes. This makes your sauna more enjoyable, regardless of the season.
Control Over Your Environment
With indoor saunas, you have better control over the sauna environment. You can customize the sauna's design, heating system, and additional features according to your preferences and needs.
This flexibility allows you to create a personalized oasis that perfectly suits your relaxation goals.
In contrast, outdoor saunas may be limited by space and weather conditions, making them less convenient than their indoor counterparts. Public saunas, although accessible, lack the privacy and personalized touches that indoor custom saunas offer.
By choosing an indoor custom sauna, you gain the benefits of:
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Privacy
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Convenience
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Control
These three things create an ideal space for unwinding and rejuvenation within the comfort of your home.
Factors to Consider When Getting a Custom Sauna
When planning to get a custom sauna, several factors need to come into play to ensure you end up with the perfect relaxation haven.
It should go without saying that assessing your available space and determining your ideal sauna location is the first step. Consider ventilation, insulation, and electrical requirements to ensure a comfortable and safe sauna experience.
Once you've done the aforementioned, you can move on to considering your personal style.
Style Considerations
You'll want to explore different sauna styles available for customization. Traditional saunas provide a classic experience, while infrared saunas offer gentle, deep-penetrating heat.
Combination saunas merge both for versatile relaxation, a favored choice for the indecisive.
Be sure to choose a sauna with the size, shape, and features to suit your preferences and available space.
Durability and Heating
Selecting the right sauna materials is crucial for durability and aesthetics. Popular choices include cedar, hemlock, and aspen, each offering unique properties like natural resistance to decay or a smooth finish. Additionally, digital controls allow precise temperature adjustments and session duration for optimal comfort.
For heating systems, you have options like:
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Electric
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Wood-burning (which can only be used outdoors)
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Infrared
Ultimate Relaxation Retreat
A custom sauna tailored to your preferences and needs can be the ultimate relaxation retreat.
However, to make this a reality, you'll need to think long and hard about several factors including:
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Space
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Design
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Materials
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Heating
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Safety
The last thing to remember is that your custom sauna can provide you with several years of blissful relaxation and rejuvenation with proper maintenance.
The Best Custom Home Saunas
As discussed earlier, the following saunas offer you privacy, convenience, and control with the construction and performance to elevate your daily life. One thing to note, despite their similarities in quality, you can expect a completely different experience from one sauna to the next.
This is because each one has its own unique design. As a result, they've got all the personality, without the cookie-cutter construction.

Dynamic Sauna Barcelona Edition 2-Person Far Infrared Sauna
The Dynamic Sauna Barcelona Edition Infrared Sauna is a two-person accommodation constructed from natural hemlock wood. This hemlock wood construction ensures durability and a classy look.
With its compact size, it fits effortlessly in any space, making it ideal for two people. This is because its six strategically placed carbon heating elements provide even heating for a comfortable experience, which means that both occupants can expect the same quality experience.
The sauna's LED control panels grant easy customization, while the music system with Bluetooth capability enhances relaxation. With a chromotherapy lighting system and tempered glass door, this sauna is designed for ultimate relaxation and privacy.
Almost Heaven Auburn 2-3 Person Indoor Sauna
The Almost Heaven Auburn 2-3 Person Indoor Sauna is a sauna that is worth all the hype. With multi-level interior seating, it can comfortably accommodate up to three individuals.
Full-length glass panels add to its open and welcoming ambiance. Featuring a 4.5KW Electric Heater, it can heat the room to 180ºF within an hour. Additionally, you have the option to upgrade to a 6kW heater for an even more powerful sauna experience.
An interior LED light provides a soothing atmosphere, and the horizontal slat benches ensure comfort during sessions. Crafted with tongue-and-groove lumber sections and stainless steel hinges, the Auburn Sauna exudes durability and quality.


Dynamic Saunas 2-Person Corner FAR Infrared Sauna
The Dynamic Saunas 2-Person Far Infrared Sauna is a nifty and practical choice for sauna enthusiasts. Its seamless blend of practicality and elegance really sets it apart.
It's perfectly sized for two people and designed to fit almost anywhere. The seven strategically placed carbon heating elements ensure even heating throughout the sauna, and the low EMF carbon infrared technology promotes effective body detoxification.
Best of all, a radio with CD and MP3 auxiliary connection is included, allowing you to enjoy music while you relax.
Golden Designs Bellagio - 3-Person Low EMF FAR Infrared Sauna
The Golden Designs Bellagio Low EMF FAR Infrared Sauna is a three-seater beast that heats up effectively and efficiently. You and your two guests won't be bored thanks to the music system that has been built into the sauna itself.
This music system has two speakers with pre-amp. You can count on the interior and exterior LED control panels to control the entire sauna. You also shouldn't have to worry about how well this sauna heats up because the nine carbon heating elements it carries are more than up to the task.

Maintaining Custom Build Saunas
Maintaining a custom-built sauna is essential to ensure its longevity and optimal performance. However, you shouldn't be discouraged thinking that a sauna will require constant labor to keep operating. In fact, you'll soon find out that regular sauna maintenance and cleaning are quite simple in nature.
Basic Custom Sauna Cleaning
It should be stressed that most of your cleaning will be simple. You'll mainly need to use mild soap and water to clean surfaces and benches.
Be sure to avoid harsh chemicals that may damage the wood and finishes. After completing this process, wipe down the heating elements to remove dust and debris regularly. This is what will help them heat the sauna efficiently.
Custom Sauna Inspections and Repairs
Regular inspections are important to identify any signs of wear, damage, or malfunction. Check the electrical components, heating system, and ventilation regularly. Address any issues promptly to prevent further damage and ensure the safety of sauna users.
In addition to routine maintenance, periodic repairs may be necessary. Ensure that the sauna's electrical connections are secure and that all safety features, like heat shields and handles, are intact.
Closing Maintenance Thoughts
Properly maintaining your custom-built sauna will extend its lifespan and provide you with a safe and enjoyable sauna experience. Regular cleaning and inspections will help keep your sauna in excellent condition.
The better its condition, the stronger the benefits that it can offer you. With a clean sauna, you can relax and unwind in your personalized retreat for years to come.

Custom Built Sauna FAQs
You've looked at the best custom indoor saunas on offer and know what you have to consider before making a final purchase. However, what if you still have questions? There's no need to worry because we've answered some of the most common inquiries below.
What wood options are available for a custom home sauna?
Custom saunas often offer a range of wood choices, such as cedar, hemlock, or aspen. Each wood type has distinct properties, and as a result, each one offers different benefits.
For example, cedar is known for its natural resistance to decay and insects, while hemlock provides a light-colored and smooth finish.
What are the health benefits of using a custom home sauna?
Custom indoor saunas offer numerous health benefits. These benefits are both mental and physical, and they include:
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Relaxation
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Stress relief
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Improved circulation
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Detoxification through sweating
Regular sauna sessions can also help ease muscle tension, promote better sleep, and contribute to your overall well-being. Of course, numerous studies document the benefits to one's skin.
How can I ensure the safety of a custom-built indoor sauna?
Safety is a top priority when designing a custom indoor sauna. Professionals will ensure proper ventilation, electrical work, and heat shielding to prevent accidents.
Additionally, using high-quality materials and following industry standards in construction and installation will ensure a safe and enjoyable sauna experience.

Your Own Custom Design Sauna
Dreaming about your own indoor custom sauna? You're not alone; many people are instantly convinced of the idea when they hear all about the convenience and health benefits they offer.
That's where we come in. Contact us, and with one short conversation, we can get you on the road to improved home living with your own sauna. Just imagine being able to get the complete spa treatment without even leaving your home.
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About the Author
Adam Fromson
Adam Fromson, co-founder of My Sauna World, loves saunas and their transformative health benefits. With years of experience exploring sauna culture and its impact on health and wellness, Adam is passionate about helping others discover the life-changing benefits of saunas for themselves.
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I haven't even built this sauna yet (Rainelle), but I have to give an ENORMOUS shoutout to Adora and especially KELLY for their help on this one. This was a big purchase for us, and these ladies went way out of their way to make it work out for us. The first sauna that showed up was badly damaged in shipping, and from what it sounds like - that is not typical. At all. So Kelly helped us to get it squared away, and it took what could have been a horrible customer experience into a fantastic one. Give this woman a raise!
We really like our sauna! Quality of the sauna seems decent. The quality of the accessories was not! The back recliner was all busted up out of the box.
My wife and I would occasionally sit in the sauna at our gym after a workout. It was hot but a little gross. I can't tell you how many times we bailed on the gym sauna session because someone else was playing their phone too loud, someone was breathing like they were gasping for air, someone decided to be shirtless in public, someone is weird or any number of other reasons. Loved the sauna feeling but HATED the gym sauna.
We bought a sauna for our home and installed it in our basement to escape the gym sauna experience. We absolutely love it! We sauna daily. Without the angst and frustration of hoping to avoid an awkward gross experience at the gym sauna.
If you are considering a sauna purchase, spend a little extra and get the WIFI enabled heater. This is the best way to make sure you get the benefit of owning a sauna. The app on our phone is easy to use. Just click the on/off button on the app and set your temperature to your desire. I like 171. My wife likes 153. Once it hits the temperature, the app will let you know. You can even turn on your sauna while you are on the way home from the gym. The WIFI version and the app make all the difference in usability and enjoyment of your investment. If we did not have the app and the WIFI version, we probably would probably skip 2/3 of the sessions we currently take.
The sauna is well made. Wood quality is excellent. Very few knots and blemishes. Hillsboro Almost Heaven saunas are a great choice for quality components, solid electronics, easy to use controls and an enjoyable sauna experience.
This is a standard kit sauna. I made several modifications but I am very satisfied with it so far. I have a few shingles left to install tomorrow and then will move onto to interior. MSW has been easy to work with and I recommend them.
I really love this sauna. I use it about four times a week to help me wind down before bed and calm my ego. Customer service at MySaunaWorld was great.
Assembly took me roughly 8–10 hours total over two days, and I’m not a particularly handy person. The step by step instructions video was straightforward and easy to follow.
I paired the sauna with the HUUM Drop 9 heater (the largest HUUM Drop), and it performs very well. I hired an electrician to install it (about $900 extra). It easily heats the sauna to 190°F plus. I personally like it around 180°F, which it reaches in about an hour. Also, you can pour water over the hot rocks to make the air hotter and steamier. Make sure to mount it low so that it can heat everything above it. (I mounted mine 6” from the ground to the base of the heater.) I love that I can start heating the sauna from my iPhone, even when I’m not on my home Wi-Fi.
I got the double-bench configuration going across the back of the sauna which lets two people lay down. The area around the lower bench is cooler which is nice to have different temperature seating options.
The sauna looks fantastic, smells great, and feels solid. I would recommend this sauna to a friend.
We love our new Almost Heaven Pinnacle barrel sauna!
Delivery was perfect, the assembly was a breeze, and the sauna fits perfectly in our space.
The only regret we have is not to have made this purchase 10 years ago!
I had been thinking about installing a sauna for quite some time. I kept going back and forth between framing one in or a prefab that I assemble. I spent several weeks going over the various websites looking at designs for both and writing out the pros/cons for each. After much deliberation, I reached out to My Sauna World to purchase an Almost Heaven Greyson.
It came way sooner than expected which was a good thing, so I had to arrange for my electrician. I assembled it very easily, with my wife holding just one panel, and then I ran into a problem. The last wall was short. It took a lot of head scratching and measuring and remeasuring as well as back and forth communication with both My Sauna World and Almost Heaven. It turned out that I had been sent 2 glass panels that were the same dimension when the 2 glass panels are actually designed with different dimensions. The new panel was sent out without question, and the rest of the assembly went easy.
I will say that the folks at My Sauna World were extremely responsive and did a great job as liaison back to the manufacturer.
Overall, I had a really positive experience, and we are very happy with the Greyson with the Harvia Spirit 8kW stove.
We also have the duckboard flooring (that is a must) sitting on top of the concrete floor. The back and leg rest are also recommended.
Note: this is advertised as a 3-4 person but in reality it is a good 2 person. And lastly, I grew up with sauna my whole life, starting with my grandpa’s wood burning sauna. This non insulated Greyson type will not get up to the same temperatures, but it does get the job done. Very pleased with the product and do recommend (to frame one in my self and buy a pre-cut kit would have cost a few thousand more overall)
Their customer service is refreshing in a world where most companies fail miserably with service. They should teach customer service to other companies and government agencies. We have only tested the actual product to make sure it works, but along the way, we had multiple questions and the replies were quick and helpful. The sauna was easy to assemble.
Frankly, I was stunned at the quality of this product. Equally stunning is how easily everything fits together. It’s well and I’m looking to an improved lifestyle.
Back rests are a nice size and fit perfectly in my Lugano 3-person sauna. They are very comfortable (especially considering they are wood) and make sitting in the sauna an even more pleasant experience. To think that they were added in free to my purchase of the sauna is hard to believe. Very pleased with customer service from My Sauna World.com !
Well built, good quality, reliable, and matches my barrel sauna very well
I purchased this since it was significantly more affordable than from the brands website. It arrived quickly and is function perfect. It's easy to install and looks great. I had issues with water leaking into the sauna before that used to annoy me. Now it stays completely dry and the wood also is protected from damage and weathering.
The best Sauna ever, and the quickest delivery, 100% recommend !!!!
Works exactly as advertised. Easy install and perfect coverage. Highly recommend.
Very good customer service. My sauna came as expected.