Infrared vs Finnish Saunas: What’s Right for You?
Investing in a home sauna is not just about adding a feature to your property, it’s about transforming how you live.
Across Sussex, more homeowners are choosing to integrate wellness into their daily routines. A home sauna offers a private, restorative space that supports relaxation, recovery, and long-term vitality—all within the comfort of your own home.
This guide is designed to help you understand your options and make an informed decision on the right sauna for you.
Infrared Saunas
Ideal for modern living, infrared saunas are discreet, efficient, and easy to integrate into existing spaces.
How they work:
- Heat your body directly using infrared panels
- Lower temperatures (40-60°C)
- Longer, more comfortable sessions
- Energy-efficient and quick to heat
- More versatility as don't require a big heater like traditional Finnish saunas.
We design and install custom infrared saunas in places including:
- Bathrooms
- Spare bedrooms
- Dressing rooms
- Home gyms
Best for: Daily use, relaxation, recovery and integrating into existing indoor spaces.
Traditional Finnish Saunas
For a more immersive experience, our Finnish saunas bring the authentic heat and atmosphere of Nordic sauna culture into your home.
How they work:
- Heat the air using a stove (90-100°C)
- Option to add water for steam (löyly)
- More intense, immersive experience
- Higher energy use due to heat levels
- Requires adequate spacing for heaters, drains and airflow
- Still manageable with modern insulation and efficient heaters.
Ideal spaces include:
- Indoor installations
- Garden sauna or garden rooms
- Dedicated wellness spaces, such as home spas
Best for: Those who enjoy high heat, ritual, and a more traditional spa-like environment.