Saunas

Finnish or infrared: the choice comes before the size

The 10 saunas in the range fall into two technologies that deliver different experiences, and it is worth choosing between them before looking at dimensions. A Finnish sauna heats the air with a stone heater: it reaches 80 to 90 degrees at low humidity, you sweat heavily, and water goes onto the stones for a burst of steam. Heating takes more than forty minutes. An infrared sauna emits radiant heat that reaches the body directly: the air stays between 45 and 60 degrees, you go in a few minutes after switching on, and consumption is substantially lower. Anyone after the traditional ritual chooses the first, anyone wanting short frequent sessions the second. Prices run from € 2.973 to € 7.186.

Sizes: from one square metre to four

Footprints start at 150 × 100 cm for the Finnish sauna BL-181, which fits a generous bathroom or a loft corner, and reach the 200 × 200 cm of the Finnish sauna BL-148, four square metres for 5 seats. In between sits the most requested band: 150 × 150 cm for three seats, just over two square metres. Height is the constraint that blocks most installations: Finnish cabins reach 200 cm, and in a loft or basement the usable height must be measured before ordering, allowing for the screed.

Commercial saunas for hotels and wellness centres

The four and five-seat sizes are the most requested for hotel spas, farm stays and bed & breakfasts, and commercial use changes two things against domestic use. The first is heating frequency, which becomes daily and continuous: the heater has to be sized against actual use, not volume alone. The second are the regulatory requirements, which vary by region and by type of premises. We also build bespoke saunas, Finnish and infrared, where the available space matches no standard size: this is the route for alcoves, loft spaces and rooms of irregular shape.

What installation requires

Less than people expect. The cabin arrives as a kit of pre-assembled panels and slots together on the existing floor: no building work, no base required. Three conditions apply: a level, dry floor, sufficient usable height, and ventilation in the room, because a sauna produces humidity at every use. On the electrical side, Finnish heaters generally need a dedicated circuit, while small infrared cabins often connect to a domestic socket: check against the model's technical sheet and have the connection made by a qualified electrician.

Frequently asked questions about saunas

Finnish or infrared, which is better? It depends on use. The Finnish cabin gives intense heat and steam on the stones, but asks for forty minutes of waiting and more electrical power. Infrared switches on and is ready immediately, at lower running cost, but does not reproduce the ritual. Short daily sessions point to the second, the traditional experience to the first.

How much does a sauna cost? From € 2.973 to € 7.186 depending on technology, size and finishes. Bespoke builds are quoted against the project.

Can it go in a bathroom? Yes, provided there is room in plan and above all in height. Ventilation is also needed: the sauna produces humidity the room has to clear.

How long does it take to heat up? A Finnish sauna takes more than forty minutes, and on large cabins or in cold rooms up to an hour. An infrared cabin is ready in minutes: it is the most noticeable practical difference between the two.

What does it cost to run? It depends on the technology and on use. A Finnish sauna draws more and stays on longer for the initial heat-up; infrared works at far lower temperatures. Power draw for each model is in its technical sheet.